Who’s inner 5-year old doesn’t want to live in Opposite Land? It’s been FO after FO all week, so it’s entirely fitting to end the week with a new cast on. Yay Opposite Land! Anything to keep me from finishing my mini mochi crochet shawl, that Rockefeller I started way bay when, the hitchhiker I impulse casted on last week, or even that project who’s bind off is half finished. I could do just half a row, and have a beautiful, beaded, purple, cashmere shawl but no, I’d rather start something new!!
New is so exciting! I love new! Especially when it’s something fun. Something ridiculous. You may have noticed how much I like knitting ridiculous things.
Like a Freddy Krueger sweater for a little kid! It’s just such a good idea, it has to happen.
The yarn was sitting right *there*. As if that was an accident? Clearly, it was meant to be.
I’m staying true to the look of the original sweater but I’m changing the construction. This is a no brainer as a top down, raglan, pullover. The original is a very fine rib, machine made I’m sure. I’m going stockinette, again, no brainer…in the round, just knit away, making an occasional stripe. Yeah, I got this.
An inch of ribbing, go up a needle size, start the raglan increases. It’s perfect. Who says patterns and gauge swatches and measurements are important? Not me! At least, not yet! Happy Friday :)
FogKnits 
I have a serious case of wanting to cast on something new right now. I’m thinking baby sweater to match the hat and booties I made for my new great nephew. So, I feel for you!
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Baby stuff is perfect! I’ve never had a baby project linger for a long time!
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Oh my goodness I am cracking up laughing. My Daughter drew a picture of him once when she was about 4 years old. She called it the cooter monster. We never would have figured it out if she hadn’t drawn the stripes in his shirt. I will have to find the picture and instagram it.
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LOL! Kids, eh?
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I just cast off my only WIP! So that means no guilt in casting on. Of course I might cast on more than one thing….
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That’s amazing! I don’t think I’ve had a solo project like that for over a decade :)
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A few years ago my WIPs were out of control and I made a rule- only two at a time and one has to be mobile. I just happened to finish them both this week. Of course I have a queue a mile long so today I go stash diving to see what’s next.
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I made a rule too–I strictly limit myself to 10 wips :) I’m pretty good at sticking to it too!
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Ten! Wow I would forget what I was doing. 😀 You are pretty good!
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You have been busy, good for you. I just love your projects, and the little sweater is going to a favourite of mine. :)
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