fiber angst

[verbminx]

I am in knitting agony today because I really want to do a sweater or at least a tank. I have enough balls of yarn, it's true, but 5 different kinds (well, 4 - 2 are the same kind in different colors). Why oh why did I buy only 3 or 4 balls of any particular kind? why didn't I just pick something and buy 10-12 balls of it? the mind boggles.

I'm considering making up a little "learn to knit" kit with some of my extras... it's enough to knit a scarf, which is an ideal beginner's project anyway. Then I can afford to buy 12 balls of decent yarn for a sweater - or, if I do the asymmetrical wrapped kimono cardigan I want to do from the Vogue Very Easy Knits book, *25* balls. (at $7.50 each. that's well over $200 after needles, buttons, and so on are figured in. does ANYone ever make these things? I wouldn't pay that much for a sweater ready-made, certainly not to make it myself.)

meanwhile, since I'm sick of making scarves... I'm finishing my third and I have a scarfy shawl in the works and also a hat-and-scarf set... I'm thinking of using my excess yarns to make a throw pillow cover and also perhaps a bag.

any ideas? anyone? anyone?

Comments

[amatrixangel.livejournal.com]

not so much with what to make, but have you tried knitting with angora goat hair (mohair)? It's absolutely wonderful and so warm. For strength you may want to use 50% mohair and 50% wool but for sheer luxury, warmth (not to mention a bit of decadence :-) knit with 100% mohair. It's great and everyone will want one - whatever you make ;p

[oddment.livejournal.com]

Free-form knitting?