We've had visitors for the last few days so only a little knitting has been done - I'm working on the front of my Giotto Not-A-V-Neck Top, no photograph to show as it looks very similar to the back.
It's my husband's birthday tomorrow so, while shopping for his present, I made a little detour via the wool shop for emergency supplies.
I picked up some books: the two new Miss Bea books and a couple of older books, Rowan's Cotton Tape Collection and It's a Tape Thing. I'd not really looked at the Cotton Tape yarn before but Eva drew my attention to it recently. I bought some in a dark sludgy green:
I thought of doing either Joy or Shells. Joy appeals as it's a break from the stocking stitch of the Giotto top!
Away now to do the thank-you notes for the birthday presents or maybe a little knitting? I know, thank-you notes need to be done straight away...must set a good example to the children...
Posted by Anita at June 2, 2004 05:07 PMthank you letters.. I need to do a few of those too! yipes!
Good haul Anita - clearly an extreme emergency that could only be resolved by visiting the yarn shop ! I like Joy too, I like its shape better than Shells which I thought looked a little odd round the armholes / neckline ?
Heather
PS Love your bucket !
Posted by: Heather at June 3, 2004 12:31 AMHi Anita, Cotton tape is a great yarn. I am sure you will enhjoy it. Originally, I planned to knit Shell. But, I have problem to shape the armhole. After several trials, I gave up. Then, I turn to knit Wavy.(there is lace pattern in the armhole area and I think the instruction is not clear. Hope it is my problem only). Now, I am waiting extra yarn to make the sleeves. Looking forward to see your FO soon !
Posted by: Eva Shiu at June 3, 2004 04:23 AMGreat mags! I need to get those Miss Bea's. I just started a cardigan from one of her other books. Love those patterns. And those tanks are both cute. Can't wait to see what you choose.
Posted by: froggy at June 4, 2004 06:00 PM