Progress

The FLS replacement sweater in progress. Still in Quince in the honey shade, this time in Lark, not Finch. I cannot bring myself to repeat the FLS, so garter it is.

Autumn Knitting

Another yarn. Another knit. Another version of honey.

I'm not over-thinking this one; it will be a raglan knit and worked as I see the need for increases and decreases as I go along. Raglan isn't that complicated.

I've returned to Quince yarn, again in honey, but this time Lark instead of Finch. I will explain why at some point. But for now, it's time to knit...

FLS in Quince

I've been working on this sweater, on and off, for a couple months now. It's the February Lady Sweater by Flintknits, an adaption of Elizabeth Zimmermann's classic baby sweater. I'm in no hurry to finish it even though the weather demands that we wear long sleaves in the coldest, wettest, damnedest summer I've ever known (I mentioned our weather is crazy bad at the moment, yes? Yes. OK). I've been enjoying the process a whole lot with this make. I am taking my time, trying so very hard not to drop a stitch (fail) and to keep the lace pattern in check (semi-fail), and trying to keep this project going as long as possible because, well, I'm enjoying it so very much.

Part of the reason I am relishing this project I am quite sure lies in the fact that I love this yarn. Yes, I know I say that a lot about yarn, but of all the yarn I have ever loved this is The One. It is by Quince & Co. (in Finch). It is just dreamy to knit with and the colours are just so so beautiful. I have my eye on some Bird's Egg, oh and Kelp. I think I could quite happily spend a fortune on one of each, actually. The colours are inspired by nature and I don't think I've been this excited by colour in a long while. My only problem after this project is which colour do I pick next?

Oops ... I did it again ...

I did need it. It was essential. No, it wasn't a reckless purchase. I definitely was in control when I hit 'pay'. Yep, I'm in charge of the yarn. This in no way reflects on my character. I can handle it. I can walk away from yarn whenever I want.

This is what I'm telling the judge and I'm sticking by it...

Finch in Honey

I know. It's not even funny any more. My yarn addiction is waaay out of control. I could attempt to offer you the (lame ass) excuses I tell myself - the self-justification process part of my brain is an art form in itself. The words 'need' and 'worth it' and 'necessary' all play a part. Plans to knit just ONE more thing before I call time on my yarn buying; the economic advantage of knitting one's own rather than buying (please stop laughing); I even dig down deep and come up with a few human rights I'm sure this yarn buying upholds.

But you know what? I'm just a yarn-crack addict. I can't help it. I love yarn.

This latest splurge was bought direct from Quince and Co after seeing Amanda's lovely little "Annabel" sweater that was 'the very colour I have been SEARCHING for'. It's true. I think I have every shade and every varient of gold, honey, mustard and everything in between. This was one shade I needed to complete the entire collection. The only thing left that I HAVEN'T got would be Madelinetosh Prairie in 'candlewick' and as much as my self-talk can deluded me into most things, even *I* can't talk myself into parting with THAT much money a skein.

So. This little bundle of joy is currently awaiting the time when it is balled up ready to be transformed into a FLS. I've tried this pattern before, it needs concentration, so not really a mindless knit while the kids play, more of a bedtime knitting thing. But that's OK. The effort is worth it when it turns out right.

And then, when (hopefully) this yarn has been transformed into knitting gold I think I can put my mustard obsession down and move on.

Hmmm....





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