Success

I completed the left front of the Bristow Cardigan today. I had wanted to make some decent progress on the right front this weekend, but unfortunately I've been feeling a bit under the weather. I had a headache for most of yesterday, and that headache carried through to today. The headache is pretty much gone at this point, but I still feel kind of off. It's kind of like a slight motion sickness feeling.

I'm going to relax for the rest of the night, and possibly start the right front tomorrow. It would be nice if I could finish this cardigan by the time October rolls around, but I doubt I'll be able to. I have two more cardigans planned, although they are much less involved (I think). One is the Stella Cardigan listed on the Berroco website. I would like to make it for my grandmother, who is quite petite. Thus, alterations are in order. Mainly, I think I'm going to make the sleeves skinnier and taper them a bit at the ends. I'd like to add some ribbing to the edges of the sleeves and probably to the bottom of the body as well. I bought some beautiful dark red yarn from KnitPicks especially for this piece. It's Shine Worsted in Hollyberry.

The other cardigan I plan to make is the Chevron Lace Cardigan. I am making this for my boyfriend's mother. He told me she likes blue, so I bought some Andean Silk yarn from KnitPicks in Merlin. I am hoping (and crossing my fingers) that this cardigan goes fast. It looks like it'll be a lot quicker to complete than the knit cardigans. I'm particularly excited about buying the button for this cardigan. I have a secret button fetish, and the thought of being able to pick out a large fancy button makes me very happy.

Aside from the cardigans I have various scarves, hats, and dishcloths planned out for gifts. I might even throw a shrug in there if I have time. I'm also going to try my hand at charting Star Wars paraphernalia since Kai's brother is quite a Stars Wars fanatic.

So much to do so little time!