Planning

I've already told you I like planning ahead, right?

It's hard to see the detail in the photo, but here's my yarn, ready to go. I've got the yarns grouped in pairs according to the colors being used together on each row. Each pair is in its own ziploc sandwich bag, with the ends threaded through a hole cut into each corner. That last part I owe to Eva. Usually I just have the ends coming out of the bag at the top, which is marginally problematic as the yarn occasionally gets caught in the "zip."

So, I've pretty much done everything I need to do to be able to swatch. I won't of course, be able to do anything ELSE until I've done that and know exactly what size I need to make, what modifications I'm making to the neckline (because, yes, at least two more inches there, that scoop is kind of low for me). You know, all that fun stuff. Which means, I need to SWATCH!

My Ribby is moving along. The sleeves are about 5-6" long, so they're making progress. I was going to seam the side seams tonight but then thought that I should probably block them first. Although, I could get away with not doing that, though the front edge for sewing the zipper has quite a tendency to curl under, so blocking would probably be a good idea. Usually, I'd just check my blog to see what I did for my niece's Ribby, but of course, since that whole thing was a secret right up until I gave it to her, my blog is just no help whatsoever for this question. The side seams look like they'll be quite cooperative, so that actually leaves a third option--sew the side seams and then block the entire body in one piece.

Hmm. Too many decisions. But I think it's pretty obvious that nothing else is going to happen to my Ribby tonight (grin). All those little skeins of Shetland sure look cute . . . I'm so glad tomorrow's Friday. I'm going to have to make a point of finding some extra time for knitting this weekend. . . .

Comments

[JessaLu]

Wow. That's an awful lot of organization, I feel overwhelmed and I'm not even knitting the sweater! ;o)

[Judy H.]

You are way, way more organized than I am. I salute your patience. I'd just cast on and go, and then straighten out my mess later!

[Beth S.]

Those COLORS... *sigh* It's like a spice market. Love it!

[Micky]

I am sure you will have no problems with your swatching. Everything you make turns out so beautiful.
I'm about to start the Kauni. Well when my yarn gets here. I'm very nervous. I'm hoping once I start and get into it, it will come together. But this will be a big step up for me.
:)