The Needles Keep Knittin'

It might just work out that there will be nothing on my needles come December 31st.   That might not be good luck, however.  Should a knitter ever be without something, at least one little thing, on her needles?  I'll have to think long and hard about that and do something, not take any chances.  In any case...I'm  starting and finishing small projects as fast as I can go. 

The KushaKusha Scarf has enjoyed much attention lately. Growth has spurted since the merino strand was dropped and knitting continued on with only the stainless steel yarn.  It's still not quick knitting because the yarn is still wiry and the needles have progressed down to a size 3.  The end, however, is nigh has come.

Jadis was finished and a photo shoot is scheduled, but with nearly a full ball of the yummy yarn left over I just had to start a hat.  Anne's Belle Starr was just what I envisioned and it's now growing quickly. The pattern is free and on her blog side bar or on Ravelry. 

After mentioning to my dear friend Shelley that I needed one more little project to take me up to the last day of 2008, she beamed her smile and said I could knit her some mitts.  She'd never had mitts   and would like a pair (plus, no one has ever knit anything for her). Since she is the most generous knitter I know, it felt good to oblige with a resounding OK, I'll do it!  Shelley picked a lusciously soft Shepherd's Wool in a new strangely neutral color, Midnight Lake. It's not brown, or eggplant, or gray, or black...it's ALL of those colors in one! She liked the Leafy Mitts pattern and that's what I'm using.

That's about the last of the projects for 2008 and, in fact, the year will start off with an FO parade. Now to decide what should be on the needles so my luck doesn't turn.

Comments

[Kathy]

I LOVE the color of those mitts -- gorgeous! And I can't wait to see Jadis -- I'm sure it's just stunning!!

[Nora]

It's all fabulous, as usual! The hat will be perfect!

[Dianne]

I could send you some 'ufos'..just so you don't run out~
The leafy mitts and color are scrumptious..and lucky Shelley to be the recipient..grins~~feels the love!
'Waits for the Fashion Show'..

[Laurie]

All that in two days? *phew* I'm smoked. As usual.

[Wool Winder]

Is it the empty needles or the not knitting that brings the bad luck? Because if it's the latter, I'm in trouble.

[Carole]

I love that feeling when everything comes off the needles at once!

[ruth]

Don't forget to start a brand new project on New Year's Day in honor of all the knitters who have gone on before us.

(Like we need an excuse to have startitis!)

[Kristin]

That is the strangest color ever...I think I'm going to have to track it down to see it in person, because I think I'm really going to like it.

I'm preparing for my year of 12 sweaters by taking a bit of a break from knitting. Really, I haven't done much of anything other than read for the past several days, and it feels good!

[Vicki]

Ha! A parade sounds like a GREAT WAY to start the new year!!

[gale (she shoots sheep shots)]

I'm trying to clear the decks of all my small projects this week but everytime I see your leafy mitts...sooo tempting...and I like them in eggplant as well as the hand dyed green.

[Kim]

Wow, you have been cranking out the FO's! The color of the mitts is so pretty and perfect to show off the design.

[susan]

I made Barry a hat from that Midnight Lake colorway. It's so interesting.

[michaele]

I think a brief pause before Nakniswemodo might be a good thing! Can't wait for the craziness to begin!

[Barbara-Kay]

It has occurred to me that, come New Year's Eve, you might have a swatch on your needles for the January sweater. That would be a good omen, eh?

[Felicia]

Everything is as lovely as ever. It sure seems like you enjoying your finishing parade - can't wait to see the pictures.

[Shelley]

OHHH they are lovely and I can't wait to get my hands in them! Especially because they were knit for me by my dearest friend. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[Teyani]

really ?? you'll have everything off your needles by the end of the year?
wow.
applause, applause.

[Cheryl S.]

"Strangely neutral" is absolutely right! BUt then, I guess she will have more outfits to wear them with.

[Katinka]

I was at Blazing Needles once when a bunch of Midnight Lake arrived! It's a cool color. :)

[CindyCindy]

I replied, but it wouldn't take. I'm beginning to feel just a tad computer "put upon". I haven't even started by Kusha Kusha scarf, yet. I'm trying to finish a sweater and shawl before I start anything else. Hey! Stop laughing!!!

[Chris]

Oh, that Belle Star is cool!

Hmm, it sort of seems like having nothing on the needles at the end/start of the year would be wonderfully tidy.

[Mia]

Busy busy knitter. And you are a sweet friend to knit your friend Shelley a pair of mitts.

[Paper Tiger]

I think empty needles would be a symbol of endless possibility!

[Julie]

The Belle Star is really nice; I've just added it to my queue (because I don't have enough in there already).

You definitely need to start something else; no sense taking any chances!

[Cookie]

You've really been busy! I can't wait to see that scarf. I'm so proud of you for finishing it.

Perhaps a swatch is the answer to your empty needles. Or several swatches. ;^)

xo