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

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.