I’ve decided to resurrect the mohair legwarmers that had been previously banished to the frog pond. I’m using the black for the ribbing and the purple/pink for the main part. and I’ve chosen the pattern ‘pretty little cables’ from this book. (after vetoing one from the perpetual calendar).

did I train for the event? um, no, not really. I spent most of the opening ceremonies swatching. decided I didn’t like the first stitch pattern I picked out (mainly cuz the directions were crap and I don’t think things lined up properly from one row to the next. let me just say, I hate directions that tell you to do a 9 stitch thing between the ** and then tell you how to finish the last 4 sts that overlap with those *9 sts*). So I swatched pattern #2 - and it really didn’t show up very well in the black mohair yarn, but I think it’ll show up better in the purple/pink yarn. so I’m sticking with it. (and even if no one else can see the fine details, I’ll know they’re there and be proud of the ‘pretty little cables’ pattern.) after swatching, I did math (every knitters favorite part, right?!) to figure out how many stitches would need to be cast on to work the pattern and have it fit. here’s hoping my calculations come out right.

I worked about 10 rows of the ribbing on Saturday & Sunday (I would have liked to knit more on Sunday, but the day was spent at St Pat’s shows rehearsals and then my regular dance class. and by the time Grey’s Anatomy came on, I was too tired to knit). I finished two more rows of ribbing and the first round of pattern on the bus ride to work this morning. more knitting to come… (and pictures, once I get my computer put back together and bring them with me so they can be posted.)

(and I did not manage to finish the hat yet. soon. very soon. and then I’ll get it in the mail. hopefully before his birthday in April.)