I have had so many distractions and diversions and things to stress out over, little time to unwind in the studio. So the other night I pulled out my knitting again, knowing I didn't have too many more rows to go to finish the second sleeve of my wool sweater. I was so right to think I wouldn't have enough yarn to finish it and so lucky I was able to get more of it. The arrow points to where the last of the originally bought yarn ended and the additional bought yarn was added in order to finish the top of the sleeve. Of course, you also need a bit of yarn to join front and back and sleeves by hand and also more to knit the neckline ribbing. An extra skein was definitely what I needed. As the shop owner commiserated when I told her my sad story of being sure I wouldn't have enough, "Don't you just hate it when those yarn amounts aren't right?" So I guess it happening must not be rare.
By the way, still enjoying autumn colors. Though some trees are dropping leaves, many more, like the cottonwoods and birches, are clinging on. Had to make the hour drive to the "almost big city" yesterday which is mostly through the countryside and thoroughly enjoyed seeing so much brilliant yellow along the way.
That's a lovely color, and think how cozy it will be this winter.
ReplyDeleteWhew! Sure glad you were able to get that last skein to finish that beautiful sweater! Leaves are pretty much done in our area. We've had a warm Fall but we're heading straight into Winter now. Of course, we have 2-hour drive to 'the big city' on Tuesday with snow forecast. Ugh. Jan in WY
ReplyDeleteSherrie, it is such a lovely shade, you can see why I was racing to the store to pull it all off the wall and bring it home! I do look forward to wearing it this winter.
ReplyDeleteJan, we have real snow in our mountain passes now, sticking to the roadways, and highs just barely in the 40's. Glad all the rain today is just rain here in the valleys. That may change soon even though we still have some leaves on the trees and my deck garden still has blooms. I feel your pain at having to make that long drive with snow in the forecast. Isn't it always the way . . .
My sewing room is painted this color---I looked and looked and it was a Martha Stewart color. It was more expensive than the others but it was what I wanted and that was ten years ago.
ReplyDeleteThat's a bold choice for a sewing room, but it reminds me of a darkish brick red I chose for a small bedroom we were using as an office/guest room. Rather than make the space seem smaller and gloomy, it made it warm and inviting. We didn't stay in that house long and I often find myself missing that room. Going from owning to renting put the kiabash on anything but off-white walls. The fact that you've stuck with your choice this long affirms it was the right one for you.
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