Finish Line is in Sight

And then there were two sleeves.  I need to finish the neckline and it'll be done!!!

One Done, One to Go!

It's getting there!  Note to Self:  When I knit this pattern again I need to do additional decreases to make it snug around my arm.

Elphaba - Body is Complete

I just bound off the body portion of Elphaba.  Two sleeves to go and neck trim!  I can definitely see doing another one. There are a couple new (to me) techniques that I think I could do better my second time around.

OTN: Elphaba

I'm getting closer to finishing the body on Elphaba.  I have a couple more rows of hip shaping and then the lace design on the bottom.

I can see where I started knitting with the second skein of yarn, but I'm alright with it....kinda looks like I used a gradient yarn. 

Design Wall Monday - 2/21

Infinity Star isn't technically on the design wall anymore, but it's what I've been working on.  The blocks and sashing are now in one piece.  One strip of the border has been sewn on so far.  The second border will be the dark green.

On the Needles:

Elphaba is growing.  I'm to the point where I will be adding darts which I've never done before.

This past weekend I started and finished Clue 1 of the Cynthia mystery shawl.  I can't show any pictures until after the last clue has been revealed, which will be in 5 weeks.

WIP Wednesday

Don't fall over, but there has been quilting progress!  I've been piecing the sashing on to Infinity Star.  I still need to sew the last two rows together and then add the two borders.  After I started cutting, I wasn't sure I'd like the dark green I chose for the sashing, but now that I see it from a distance I think it looks alright.  It's from the stash so it's gotta be good right?!?!

Last month I had a poll to decided which sweater pattern I should knit after I finished Flint.  Well, no I didn't finish Flint, but I did cast on the winning pattern, Elphaba.  Flint is currently hibernating for a bit until I figure out how to proceed with the sleeves...they're too wide.  So last week I cast on Elphaba.  So far it's going well, the neckline is taking shape and I'm about to split for the sleeves. 

The yarn is Madelinetosh Merino Light.  I've knit with the Tosh DK yarn, but this is my first time knitting with Merino Light.  I love the colorway (Blug Gingham), but I'm not particularly liking Merino Light because it comes untwisted.

In a little bit we're going to go to the running store and pickup new walking (me)/running (hubby) shoes.  Yahoo!