Dad's Aran

Finished. Here is Katie modeling the sweater on Christmas eve. He is happy. I am happy (I do want to take out the zipper and put it back in - this time, with the bottoms matching up.)

Great sweater. Knit from the collar down. Book is out of print, but copies can be had. I will be making one for myself.












Inside pocket... After all, we need to maintain the illusion of a doting father and his little girl.

Dad's Aran

Nearly finished. this is photo is about a month old. the sleeve are done. I only need 2-3 rows on the bottom rib, pockets, block, then add the zipper. I LOVE this sweater. May need to make one for me... We all know the next one will go much faster! (wont it?)

Dad's Aran

My pattern jumping seems to be over... I have been knitting samples for the shop and others and neglecting my own projects. What is frustrating is that my mind is Still working on 5 projects but my hands need to remain with 1 project.

This is a cardigan I began. It is for my father for Christmas - about 2 months away. I may need to rename the Honey to Frog's Aran. Am I being so persnickety because the pattern is faulty? Because I don't understand it? or because it will go on the Front of my Father? Probably the last.

But I need to forget who it is for... and Knit On... or I will not ever finish it. Pattern is from Two Sticks and a String by Kerry Ferguson. The yarn is delightful - bought at 40% off from Mass Ave Knits at Susan's Christmas Sale. I am working on the set-up rows... over and over again.

My goal is to work on this - exclusively - for a full day. I may get past the set-up row angst. Wish me luck. I will report back.