Project Dreaming

(Sing to California Dreaming by the Mamas and Papas)

All the heels are turned
And the gusset is fine
I've been for a stroll
Thru patterns of mine

There comes a time in a knitter’s life when decisions must be made.

The end is (almost) in sight for a project


and the dreams begin. Should the knitter cast on for another sock?

Crosshatch Lace sock from More Sensational Knitted Socks – a book that is indeed more and sensational.

Or should the knitter use that Habu cashmere for

fingerless gloves using the stitch pattern for the Fish Trap wrist warmers from Arctic Lace?

Then there’s the second Calla Lily Sock from Sundara's Petal Collection.


And since Christmas is six months away; maybe it’s time to start the little knitted ornaments from leftover yarn

(Holiday 2006 Interweave Knits)

Or maybe none of the above.

There are a couple of unhatched babies that should be wrapped in something soft and handknit. Plus I have a stash-busting (crocheted) afghan in mind. And what about that gift cable scarf that didn't make the queue last Christmas?

Meanwhile, Forest Canopy Shawl is waiting impatiently.


Decisions, decisions.

Heavenly Bit

We interrupt all scheduled knitting to bring you



What is it?
A kiwi?
Nope
An avocado?
Sorry, no guacamole for you.

Here's a hint--
It followed me home from Habu.



Some may call it yarn.
I call it heaven--
187 yards of 2 ply cashmere.
(The yarn discussed in the linked review is the solid cashmere--my heavenly bit is the same basic stuff.)

What will it be?
Fingerless gloves. Lace and rib tubes. Small and light.

When?
Um. . . . I don't know.

Were yarn diets broken?
Well, sort of--but not really.
This yarn purchase does meet certain exemption criteria
----------BUT----------
even if it didn't--
I don't care!