No Hus(sle) Bohus

It felt good to divert from sweater madness and knit a mitten, but as soon as it was finished (and before starting the second one), I went back to Wisteria…beautiful, elegant Wisteria. While it feels like I've been knitting this sweater for a long period of time, the truth is it's been just over two weeks! If there happens to be enough knitting time this week Wisteria could be finished, but I'm not going to push. Susan and Larisa have put everyone to shame by knitting three sweaters this month (so far) so I won't be feeling smug about knitting two.

I'm several rows into the bottom cables and enjoying their beauty, enjoying the soft and beautiful yarn. The sleeves shouldn't take long once the body is finished. It will be awhile before I knit another one piece sweater on large needles. Wisteria weights a ton and she's hard to pack around (as was Acer). My hands and arms are tired of big knitting and that just might be what's needed to push me back to the Bohus.

I am feeling is a little bit chagrined because I have ignored Gray Mist. I've deluded myself by filling my knitting basket (which travels with me often) with only the Shetland Shawl, Wisteria and the mittens. Bohus sits at home, alone, sadly forgotten. The poor thing is out of sight, out of mind and someone should do something about it. That someone can only be me. Since it appears I may be ahead in the sweater game, I may take a week and knit only on GM. She deserves the attention for being patient with me. In any case, I'd like to see the yoke grow and the colors change. Wouldn't you?

Comments

[Cookie]

Of course, I would, but Wisteria is lovely.

[Dianne]

Ok...it's been decided that Typepad hates me today..but I'll be persistent.
Whatever feels good is what you should do..but BOHUS definitely needs her time in the limelight..time to grow and become an adult..actually I'm just anxious as all 'getout' to see her finished...~

[Carol]

Beautiful sweaters - I am having a vicarious Bohus experience so, by all means, spend a week on her! ;) And I get the mitten thing. I've been feeling an urge to make mittens without knowing which pattern (something simple but not basic) and your earlier post and photo reminded me of EZ's mitered mitts. Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[moiraeknittoo]

Wisteria is looking amazing. And I love me some Bohus knitting. I swear I've never knit with a yarn that provided more enjoyment than the merino/angora blends that come in the kits. Just amazing stuff!

[Kristine]

Wisteria looks spectacular! Can't wait to see the finished product!!

[Laura]

I've been such a fickle knitter there are new projects all over the place including a crochet one plus, oh, at least a bazillion UFOs. I don't know what I'm thinking! Thank Goodness Thorpe was a quickie. I need to make another and see if it'll fit me this time.

I'm inspired about the year-long sweater marathon but only enough to knit something for myself - not to knit two or three sweaters for myself per MONTH. lol

[kv]

well, yes. but since wisteria is part of my master plan, i'm anxious to see how that one knits up too.....

[Lucia]

I would not be able to tear myself away from that Wisteria yarn. She's looking splendid.

[Renee]

Wisteria is lovely!

[scoutj]

holy crap M that is GORGEOUS! I want that sweater!

[Birdsong]

I do think you will find your Grey Mist a pleasant diversion. I wish I were started on my Bohus, but lace has taken my attention again, as have models for teaching. Sigh. I think I might need to schedule in a personal knitting retreat for later this spring:)

[Stephanie]

I have a fair isle sweater like your Grey Mist - Butterfly. It's sad and neglected and I love it. But, I have too many projects lingering and want to try to finish things up. I'm currently trying to mix old and new to keep myself motivated and still get those lingering projects finished. I love your version of Wisteria - more than I thought I would from the pattern picture.

[Norma]

They're all just fab. I love GM's look. Gorgeous.

[Laurie]

I like this pacing with the Bohus. Over the course of the year, you can knit a complete sweater without even trying. Or focusing. Much.

[Cathy in Va.]

Oh yes, it will be fun to watch those beautiful Bohus colors emerge. You just knit each project as much as and whenever you feel like it, and we'll all enjoy the ride. :)

[Sarah]

Seeing the colors will be exciting for me. Perhaps I am easily amused, as I will be entertained by whatever you show. You never know when the lace or socks will need knitting.