I mentioned this last post ~ I am test knitting a garment. I saw it on Instagram with a call for testers and just instinctively filled out the form. I ordered yarn on the 2nd {because I have *no* yarn in this house} and it arrived Monday. I finished up the Woodman Socks from box Monday night and started swatching. The project is knit in the round so I cast on 60 stitches and worked for several inches using the two circular needles method. I find that the surface of the DPNs are slightly different than my circulars, or maybe it is just the flow of the knitting, which can cause a slight shift in gauge. I actually tried bamboo and my trusty grays to find the ones that worked best for this yarn. Trusty grays for the win. I love my inexpensive little Aeros needles. Every once in a while I buy something else and although I enjoy them the Aeros are my workhorse needles.

Yesterday I finished swatches, washed them and this morning double & triple checked gauge and was off to the races. I am knitting with Vovo by Rosa Pomar and really enjoying the feel of the yarn and fabric. Anywho I got through the ribbing and was just at the color work part when Something Colorful This Way Comes flitted into my brain. I was practically giddy with excitement! Just to be deflated by realizing I was 100 stitches shy of those required for my size. I am knitting a 57″ garment and had stopped mid cast on to run an errand. Rip, Rip, Rip. At least the knitting is a pleasure.

yarny days and knitterly evenings~

Elka