The Mind Eraser

I spent the day at Six Flags getting beat up by rollercoasters. The wooden ones were especially rough, but the worst was the Mind Eraser. It was like being in a boxing match against Centripetal Force. I was completely exhausted until I got into bed (strange how that happens sometimes). Blogging is a great way to encourage sleep, so I give you: progress.

This awesome, fall-inspired yarn was purchased almost one year ago at Rhinebeck. The foliage was spectacular and it definitely influenced this choice. I'm making the Pimlico Shrug from Knit 2 Together because these aren't colors I will wear all the time, and a shrug is definitely something I only wear occasionally. Since I took this photo, I've added about 5 inches. Only 29 to go for the body, then I have to do sleeves and an edging that I don't quite understand. And there is some seaming involved. Complex piece of knittery, this. You can see (if you click on the photo for more detail) some of the other patterns I considered before choosing the shrug.

Next, I give you the remnants of the Sublime after I finished my little cardigan.

See that long piece? That's for the button. Now to find a button...

I tried to take a photo of me wearing it, but it just ended being a lot of camera flash and a little bit of the bottom edge of the cardigan. Perhaps some action shots will come once I find that button. I'm thinking big, black, and shiny. Who wants to go button shopping?

5 comments:

BrandyMcD said...

Wait, that's the sweater you were worried about running out of yarn for?! It looks like a totally different color.

I really like the fall colors and think the style of shrug will look great on you.

burab said...

Yes, it is that same sweater. It came out looking really pink in my earlier photos, so these ones are much closer to the true color.

BrandyMcD said...

Well I'm so glad you were able to finish it. Cute!

jeekeehoo said...

me! me! me! I want to go button shopping! But you're off to OH aren't you? We'll miss you at the WWSIP this Saturday (worldwide spin in public day:)

Sweater looks great though I won't be able to bum any yarn off you to finish mine. I seem to also be running out of yarn - eek. Were you happy with the length of the body?

burab said...

It's a little shorter than I wanted, but I can deal with that. I really need to get a button fast so I can wear it before it gets too cold for short sleeves!