knitting is kewl.

So, I tried to have knitting night last night but no one came. Boo. However, I had knitting night all by myself, with some Pilsner Urquell and my newest project on the needles. Me and my schmoos (Jacob and Bella) settled in on the couch to watch American Idol's Latin Night! Gloria Estefan! And boy, it sucked a lot. The only person I thought sounded remotely good the entire time was Diana DeGarmo. Even Latoya didn't sound so hot. John Stevens ... oh, my. He must go. He MUST GO!

After finishing the Cavewoman tank, I decided that I need a easy, gratifying project that will knit up fast. No more mattress stitch finishing for me right now. So I pulled out my Denise Interchangeables, size 8, and cast on for a top down raglan, a la Glampyre. If you have never tried this pattern before, you totally should. It is super easy, and works with pretty much any worsted weight yarn. I used it for my own top down lblue raglan (check out my gallery for pics.) You can make it short sleeved, long sleeved, cropped, or super long. You can add your own shaping, or knit it straight down. It's a great pattern.

I am using Berroco CottonTots in Wonder White. I only have three balls, so if I run out, I may do some sort of fun striping thing at the bottom. Or maybe I will just get some more CottonTots. Anyways, this pattern is perfect for TV watching....the top is straight stockinette stitch with increases every other row, and then stockinette for the rest of the body. Easy peasy. I *heart* Stef's pattern. And this yarn is really soft, and easy to knit with, but it's almost...oily? It slides over the needles so much that it almost feels greasy. Maybe it's my imagination. Maybe I shouldn't have eaten dinner while knitting AND watching Harry Potter.

In other news, I have a show this weekend and I can't believe it. I have rehearsal tomorrow night for the first time in 3 weeks? 2 weeks? and then bam! Friday is the show. I hope I remember all my lines...songs lyrics...dance steps....name of the play....

I'm exhausted. I'm going to go rest my head on my desk for a minute and try not to fall asleep.

Hey, check out Designs on the White House. This is a design contest, and all the proceeds will be going to John Kerry's campaign. The website is great, and check out the judges....fun times....If I had mad skills, I would totally submit a design, but I will be content to see what other people come up with.

P.S. Jacob and I watched "Ali G Indahouse" last night. Worst. Movie. Ever.

Posted by Carrieoke on April 28, 2004 3:46 PM | Permalink