kitty: happy ridges

2 strands of lace weight Cashmere/ Merino from Colourmart Needles 3.5mm The other night my hands were itching for a new project, but I couldn't find the right gauge for any of the sweaters I wanted to knit. So I just sat down with a yarn I wanted to knit worked up a swatch, did my math, and started knitting from the bottom up. I am not sure I even have enough yarn to make a vest, but currently it is bringing me a lot of happiness.

The yarn still has machine oil and will bloom after washing.

On the Kusha Shawl Kit front item #: Kusha Shawl (Kit 73) content: Silk & Stainless Steel& Merino I am finally after 8 months up to 82 inches, just another 1.5 cones of orange merino left.

kitty: images of cashmere sweaters floating in my dreams

In July, Cookie from Knitters anonymous posted about just receiving a sample collection from ColourMart UK. They are a reputable ebay seller who sells cashmere yarn from the UK at a pretty reasonable price. I must admit the wild fantasies of knitting a cashmere sweater started floating through my brain. So since it is finally starting to feel like fall around these parts, I spent my dollar and ordered away. I have to agree where her quick review. I am not that impressed with there thicker yarns. They are very loosely twisted together and splitting is way to easy. (Check out the green dk weight 6 strands) 2 Strands of the red lace is absolutely amazing though. Knit on USA 1's I was really happy with the finished fabric. The yarn was super soft and I really fell in love with it. Rationally speaking though I would probably go with 2 strands of the 4ply if I actually wanted to knit a garment. The lace might be fun for oh say Eunny's new breathtaking socks, but I don't think I could handle knitting a garment out or even shetland lace. I don't have wires to knit on yet. (Addi hurry up I need some 000 needles please there is cashmere that is calling me.) So now to decide on the colour and what I want to make. One of my happiest childhood clothing memories was curling up in my grandmothers cashmere coats to brace the winter cold. Cashmere and Cammel hair always makes me think of my grandparents. Swatch Report - Knit with either KnitPicks needles for the 1& 2 and Addi for the 4
	Lace: Red 2 strand - 9st *12rw/1" USA 1 Red - 10st X 14rw/1" USA 1 4ply: Pink 2 strand 7.5st *12rw/1" USA 3 Pink 8st * 14rw/1" USA 3 DK: Green 6st* 10rw/1" USA 4 Green 6.5st * 12 rw/1" Us 3
Project Runway news: (Yes, Yes, I am an addict)
So I guess the hat is out of the bag, no one is getting kicked off Project Runway tonight; Laura, Ulrike, Jeffery, and Michael all get a chance. You can check out the shows via New York Magazine. Now the wait begins to see who wins this season.