Meeting my goals
One of my goals this month was to get back on track with the Tina shawl. It got put aside because I was having trouble finding a method of keeping the chart (2 pages) held down and marked. This weekend at Target, I finally found my solution.
Magnetic whiteboard calendar, $7. Filter on chart for copyright reasons, obviously. Since getting the calendar, I've knit 11 rounds, with only about 20 to go before the boarder. I'm going to try and finish the body this month, wish me luck.
Also, here's a picture of SG's sock in progress. The color is a little wonky, but I'll try and get a better representation when there's more sock. I'm pleasantly surprised by how it's pooling. It fits so far too.
Two more things. First, I have a new favorite feature on Ravelry. Last week I swapped 3 pairs of socks worth of crazy variegated yarn (Shepherd Sock and STR) for 3 pairs of socks worth of solid Shepherd Sock. I'm thrilled to have traded something that had been sitting in my stash for ages for something I'm excited about using. Second, I'm going to attempt not to buy any more yarn until Stitches West. I have a WEBS order coming (hopefully) today with yarn for my sister's sweater and a blanket, and combined with my stash, I certainly have enough to keep me knitting through February. The only exception is if I finish Tina before Stitches I get to buy more lace weight, since I can't be without a lace project and don't have a lace weight stash. With Ravelry and the swapping and queuing and etc, I've actually gotten more excited to use the yarn that I already have. Will I make it? We shall see.