Itchy fingers

It seemed like all of my current knitting projects were at annoying stages this weekend, so I said screw it and cast on for some more.

I've been planning to make Gretel for a while now. I only have a couple of handknit hats and want some more — and better — ones. The yarn is two strands of fingering weight wool tweed that I've had for a million years.

And I started Licorice Whip in the handspun thrums that I was trying to offload the last time I was selling  yarn. No one wanted it, but I didn't mind because I actually do really like it, just didn't know what to do with it. This is a pretty good yarn/pattern match, I think. It'll make a good knock-around sweater. I'm a little concerned that I'm going to run out of yarn, but I'll worry about that later. I can't remember exactly how much of it I have. It might be fine.

Close-up of the fabric:

Comments

[Gina]

I really like the texture of that yarn for Licorice Whip.

[claudia]

I'm considering Gretel. Let me know how you like knitting it and what mods you make.

[carolyn]

looks like it'll be a very comfy sweater! for me to steal when i come visit!