After one week on Weight Watchers, I am now two pounds lighter (before and after pictures and weights will be provided only at the end of the journey, so we can oooh and aaah together)! While gratifying, I was somewhat dismayed that I was not miraculously a svelte size two. Too bad I do not have the same approach to dieting as I do to knitting. Apparently when it comes to weight loss it is not all about the process. Even though by training I am fully aware of the necessity of making lifestyle changes that are maintainable for the long term, there is so much tied into it, I suppose, having to do with self-esteem and appearance. And yet, the process approach would be much more reasonable. How much less stressful would it be if any positive progress was as rewarding as watching the blending of subtle colors on hand painted socks, or the sinuous twisting of the cables on an Aran sweater?
A process it has certainly been in the knitting of Grace. The gauge has been a challenge, but now that this issue has been resolved, I am pleased with this weekend's progress. While it's a light and airy fabric, I think the bloom that should develop after her first bath will result in a wonderfully cozy sweater. I modified one of the pattern stitches slightly to give what is to me a more pleasing result. The stitch called for was a Tw2R, which I did not like at all when knit as per the directions. The internet provided no less than four variations of this single stitch, so after trying them all, I settled on k2tog but leave on the needle, then knit the first stitch again and slip both stitches off the needle together. I have used this on another project, which I have yet to share, and really like the result.
Sorry about the shadows, the morning sun was not cooperating with me.
Hopefully you can at least see the cables.
Comments (7)
That's really pretty! I'm much more patient with my knitting than I am with... well, anything else, really. Wish it would spill over one of these days!
Posted by Mary-Heather | January 31, 2006 5:18 AM
Posted on January 31, 2006 05:18
Looks great Leah! Have you managed to conquer the angora allergies? After working an hour or so on Grace my nose starts to itch from the flying fluff!
Posted by amanda | January 31, 2006 2:16 PM
Posted on January 31, 2006 14:16
It looks wonderful! It's going to be a much worn sweater I bet.
Posted by Karen | January 31, 2006 2:48 PM
Posted on January 31, 2006 14:48
Congrats on that first two pounds, Leah! Losing weight is definitely a process thing. The sweater looks awesome, by the way!
Posted by Lee Ann | February 1, 2006 4:12 AM
Posted on February 1, 2006 04:12
Congratulations! Your Grace is lovely - I really like the color.
Posted by Emily | February 1, 2006 1:18 PM
Posted on February 1, 2006 13:18
Congrats on the weight loss!
Posted by Lolly | February 1, 2006 4:54 PM
Posted on February 1, 2006 16:54
Yippee!! 2 pounds! I always feel the need to celebrate every lost pound (it keeps me going)!
Grace is looking great! I like how you are doing the Tw2r better, it seems to flow with the cables better.
Posted by Gracie | February 2, 2006 2:13 AM
Posted on February 2, 2006 02:13