Wash's Sweater

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Originally uploaded by Paula knits

I've been working on a copy of Wash's sweater. Firefly fans can see the back of it at the end of The Message. I've graphed and re-graphed it. This is my second try to knit just the cable the goes down the center of the sweater. It is worsted weight wool . I think that it would work better in a slightly heavier Aran wool.

I have two problems. I haven't seen a picture that shows the entire sleeve. The pictures show enough that it looks like the cable's a bit different from the body center panel. The other problem is the yarn. I really can't allow myself to buy the yarn for the sweater right now.

I think the project's going to have to go on hold. Sigh.

More from The Unique Sheep

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Originally uploaded by Paula knits

I didn't expect the Doctors Without Borders yarn to show up this fast. I usually don't like red at all, but I like this yarn. It makes me think of peppermint.

Applause

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Originally uploaded by Paula knits

A couple of times I've been on trips where I went down to the beach to see the sunset. In Key West and Carmel, people gathered at a spot and applauded Mother Nature's work as the sun disappeared into the sea. I think that was the appeal of this colorway, called Beach Sunset. The yarn is called Tinsel Toes and is 50% superwash merino and 50% tencel.

The yarn comes from The Unique Sheep. I bought this and another skein that's on the way. The second skein is a special colorway based on the Doctors Without Borders logo. The Unique Sheep is donating a chunk of the money paid for that yarn to Doctors Without Borders. That's why I bought this stuff with a relatively clear conscience. Can I have some applause for The Unique Sheep, please?

Banana Blossom Lace Socks

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Originally uploaded by Paula knits

It's a little hard to see the cool pattern in these, but I still like them.

Click at your own risk

Followers of Lime & Violet are no doubt aware of one of Miss Violet's Christmas projects. She knits her FIL a hat each year. This year's hat is quite possibly the strangest thing I've ever seen made using yarn. You've been warned. You may want to gouge your eyes out afterwards.

Project 365 catchup, day 19

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Originally uploaded by micenrats99

These are the completed Banana Blossom socks, as seen by the toy camera. I'll post a real picture when they are dry.

Project 365 catchup, day 17

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Originally uploaded by micenrats99

I took my toy camera with me at Thanksgiving. It does take pictures, but you never know exactly what you're going to get.

This is a picture of what was left of the Lenore yarn when I finished the Lenore socks.