While I wait for Knitpicks to get their heads out of their butts pack my order, I continue to work on Mr Not-So-Greenjeans. ¬†Anyone else notice the inordinate amount of time it takes for Knitpicks to grab a few skeins off the shelf and tuck into a box? ¬†I placed the order two days ago now and it is still pending. ¬†Really? ¬† ¬†That’s why I never pay for the “speedy” shipping from them cause it isn’t the shipping that’s the slow part, its the putting it in a box that is!
Okay, enough griping there, I have other things to keep my needles busy..
Mr. Not-S0-Greenjeans is now an inch shy of binding off the bottom hem. ¬†Here “he” is lounging on the ferry seat this morning:
I should be able to get that part finished today, if not on the way home, then definitely at SnB.  This morning in a fit of optimism, I dug out the extra long cable and the larger needle tips so I can get to work on the sleeves tonight.  Hehe.
Now if I should finish Mr. N-S-G before the yarn arrives from Knitpicks, there is another project that has me all eager. ¬†Didja all see ChicKnit’s newest design?
I lurve this look! ¬†I bought the pattern the day she announced it.. oh and then had a bit of a falling down at Colourmart and bought some 100% cashmere 8/28 in chocolate brown. ¬†The yarn arrived in yesterday’s mail 
¬†I’m still trying to decide which version I’m going to do first. ¬†A week ago when I placed the order, I was leaning towards the cardigan, but the last few days has me on the pulli. ¬† ¬†Whichever I do first, I’ll do the other in some stashed Lavold Silky Tweed.
So what do you all think of the every other day blogging? ¬†I think I like it better. ¬†I can actually post real progress shots and things have a better chance of changing over 48 hours. ¬†Real substance in posts rather than, “yeah here’s a picture of the additional inch I knit and oh yeah, nothing else”. ¬†What do you think?
Craft on!
7 responses so far ↓
1 JessaLu // Feb 26, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Mr. Not-So-Greenjeans is looking awesome! I love the new ChicKnits pattern, too!
2 Tina M. // Feb 26, 2009 at 4:22 pm
LOL You’re the only person I know who would call a sweater’s worth of cashmere a “fall down”. But yes, I love that sweater! I’m thinking I’ll add it to my queue because that’s a look that’s great for any woman from Risa-thin to Tina-plus. I especially like the cardigan version except then I’d have to purl and I am so over that for now.
3 Marcia // Feb 26, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Every other day is good….better than I manage, and I don’t work. I don’t know why I keep forgetting Mr. Greenjeans when I go looking for something to knit! Yours is looking great!
4 --Deb // Feb 26, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I am not the least bit surprised that you love the new Chicknits design. Don’t you love ALL of them? (grin)
5 Lizzy B // Feb 27, 2009 at 10:14 am
The current sweater is looking great! I must confess I have never had a problem with Knit Picks being slow. I’ve always been shocked at how quickly I’ve gotten my orders, but I am not a frequent buyer.
That new sweater from Chick Knits is LOVELY! Would look very nice on those of use who are “undertall.”
6 Hillary // Feb 27, 2009 at 2:40 pm
That Chic Knits pattern looks like fun. It may even look ok on my round-ish figure. I find KP a little slow too. If their stuff wasn’t so affordable and nice I’d be really put off.
BTW, if you haven’t seen it yet, I nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger award this week.
7 janna // Mar 2, 2009 at 12:33 am
Yes, KnitPicks is WAAAY slow! I actually thing they’ve improved in the lat couple years — I know I waited over 3 weeks for my first order from them, and swore I would never use them again…. (oops!) Their yarn prices sure are good, though, and I love the Harmony needles.