Angelarae Knits

Back On The Chain Gang

I have been knitting up a storm over the past couple of days and boy does it feel good to be back.  I have been having a little pain in my elbow of late.  I have tennis elbow, but have never played tennis...isn't that just like my stinkin' luck?  Anyhoo, as I wrote before, I have narrowed my knitting repertoire down to just four projects (still not listed on my sidebar...annoying).  But they are good projects for me at this point.  There's my slog project, Hanne Falkenberg's 'Pyramide.'

I swear, even though it may not look like it, progress has been made.   This is knit on a US size 2 circular.  The back is already done.  I need to finish this (the front) and the sleeves.  It is surprisingly fun to knit so far.  Not really boring or tedious, despite the tiny yarn and large number of stitches.  (did I mention endless garter?)   

 
This is the 'Fir Cone Shawl,' from 'Fruitcake Knits' (don't think I'll be blocking this on my roof, by the way). It's Jaggerspun 'Zephyr' in my favorite color. 

There are socks, too, for my friend, Jack.  A good carry-along project.   He wanted red and I never realized, until now, how difficult it can be to find a true red in sock yarn. 

Next, I wanted to share zeebee.  I found it at Brooklyn Tweed.  Too cool.  I think I'll try it in Filatura Di Grosa Tweed that I have.  I'll add it to my Short Attention Span Patterns, if I am successful.

By the way, go over and see my friend, Shannon and give her some well deserved props for her awesome chevron scarf. 

Sally's Gift

I have received a wonderful gift from my friend, Sally.    Here are some pictures...

It's a Hanne Falkenberg...see?

It's called 'Pyramide.'

Here's a link for a better pic of the FO than mine.   Sally is one of those friends who life has made very close and dear.  She was working on this project the last time we got together to knit.  I had told her how impressed I was that she was knitting a Falkenberg and she, in her humorous way, said, 'Well, the yarn is so small and the needles so tiny that it is taking for-ev-er."  She brought it to me in church, this past Sunday and said, "Enjoy this, I'm sick of it and it's keeping me from knitting other things."  She has finished the back and has started on the front.  I will need to finish the front and the sleeves.  I asked her if she would like me to finish it and return it to her to wear...she said, "I would never ask someone to do that, and I don't ever want to see it again."  So, it's mine.  The pattern isn't that difficult so far.  I can pretty much knit this while watching sports or something.  I know I'd never be able to afford one of these on my own, so I am very happy to have it.  The humor of the fact that I may be complaining about it in later posts, is not lost on me.  Maybe I should go ahead and sign-up for the Mason Dixon Knitting Slog-Along.

Note: I forgot to mention.  The name of this pattern is 'Pyramide.'

Ang