...to bring you yet another WIP avoidance quickie!
This Knitpicks Merino Style was frogged from some Thujas for M that were turning out too big. I wasn't so keen on having hand-wash socks for him anyway, so I wasn't too upset about it. The yarn is super soft, and I wanted take advantage of that, but what to knit? I've had it in the stash for a while, looking at patterns. I looked at a lot of scarves, but the color is such that it really wouldn't look good on me that close to my face and hair.
Bottleneck Avenger to the rescue! A perfect use for soft yarn--this is something that you might lay your head on, or (in my case) shove it down the front of your pants in a desperate attempt to relieve cramps. That naked red rubber just doesn't do it for me.
I'm not even going to make a "click for bigger" option, because I screwed up the increases at the bottom, it's not blocked, and my sewing of the seam is crap. But I love knowing that the next time Aunt Flo comes to visit, I'll be ready for some hot-water bottle cuddling!
Pattern: BAWK Hot Water Bottle Cozy, by Rachael of Yarnagogo fame.
Yarn: Knitpicks Merino Style in Nutmeg, 1 1/2 balls
Needles: US6 DPNs
Gauge: 5.25 st/in
Modifications: None, unless you count the complete wonking of the bottom in every way imaginable.
Comments (5)
I bet Merino Style is a great yarn for that - soft, cozy, and a perfect gauge!
Posted by Theresa | April 20, 2007 1:48 PM
Posted on April 20, 2007 13:48
LOL!!! I think it looks just fine, and I really like its little turtleneck.
Posted by lisa | April 22, 2007 12:44 PM
Posted on April 22, 2007 12:44
Hey thanks for the gingerbread recipe link! I have been thinking to try the cookies again using butter. Maybe I'll try something between the one you sent and the one I have! I think my grandmother's has more baking soda in part because there's at least twice the flour, but with the same amts sugar and fat, a bit more molasses, and extra liquid as hot tea. Science? Art? Both?
Posted by lisa | April 23, 2007 1:57 PM
Posted on April 23, 2007 13:57
Oh, I love these hot water bottle sweaters! They are so cute. :)
Posted by Amanda | April 23, 2007 2:00 PM
Posted on April 23, 2007 14:00
Thanks for all your comments! I had to laugh! This is a downfall of livejournal and one of the reasons I want to switch, but since I DID pay for it, I feel like I want to get most of the year out of it. And maybe I'll actually have some time to make the switch over the summer...maybe not! I'm thinking wordpress...
Posted by lisa | April 24, 2007 3:41 PM
Posted on April 24, 2007 15:41