Yes, we are having a bit of a drizzle this a.m. And we had some rain last night, but not as bad as had been forecast (though Mailing had hail on her way home from work!!). And the temps did not drop as much as promised. Still muggy around these parts.
I did manage to re-cast-on Nutkin Monday (after ripping it all out Sunday), but only got 5 rows of ribbing done. Last night after dinner I settled in for some knit time.
That's 15 rows of ribbing (much, much better than the folded over cuff). And I managed to knit another 12 rows after that, so one pattern repeat done (10 rows) and the next started. I'm happy to say that it is working out well doing the first stitch on each needle as a knit stitch rather than a purl. It doesn't impact the main pattern and looks fine. So, Nutkin is reborn as my own version. I most likely won't get to work on this again until the weekend.
Reading continues. "The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend" is not what I expected and a bit of a slog for me, but I'm about three-quarters of the way through it, so will push on.
Mid-week already! I'm heading to yoga tonight since there was no class on Monday and I believe Colin will be over for dinner tomorrow.
Hope everyone is settling back into routine after the long Labor Day weekend!
I've knit Nutkin a few times and made several different mods. Though I almost always mirror the patterns. It's a fun pattern and I find, once you get the hang of it, it flies!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've gotten a good start on your new and improved Nutkin and I hope you get some knitting time before the weekend, along with a good book that isn't a slog!
ReplyDeleteit's raining here and I think it's supposed to rain all day....I guess I'll be avoiding that book! Love how you rejiggered the pattern to suit your knitting style.
ReplyDeleteIt's grey here, too, but the "clouds" are made of smoke - lots and lots of smoke from the Montana fires. Send rain, please.
ReplyDeleteHaving a purl stitch at the beginning of a row is unusual, and I always have difficulty with the stitches.
Sunny here . But your team beat my team last night. I need the CUBS to have a bullpen. It just isnt there this year! Zach has a roommate in mexico. She's a black cat name Ek. She was there first. No screens on the windows and she hops in and joins him daily.
ReplyDeleteGray here, too and a little cooler. I'm going to yoga tonight outside and can only hope it stays dry!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo...you conquered Nutkin on your own terms! It's cooled down here today but oh, that rain..
ReplyDeleteWe are having Suddenly Fall here! It's cold -- with a spit of rain now and then. It's really too early for this . . . but it does have me itching to knit a sweater! XO
ReplyDeleteGlald the Nutkin is going well now. "Broken Wheel" looked like it could be a bit slow. Good for you for doing yoga! I really need to get back to that.
ReplyDeleteGlad Nutkin is working out for you. That will be my second pair.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty yarn and the mods should make it a better knit now!
ReplyDeleteI think your Nutkin socks will be lovely - and hey, if the modification works, you should do it YOUR way!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that yesterday I didn't get soaked walking to or from work - probably since I was well prepared, LOL.
It was 49 here this morning! I am ready for leggings and boots, let me tell you. Brrrr.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of that sock. Don't let any pattern boss you around!