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I haven't updated in a while. This is not because I have stopped knitting. I am currently studying for my bastard exams. I would expect normal service to return once said bastard exams are over.

In knitting news, I made an impromptu baby hat that I made up as I went along. I took pics but haven't uploaded them at all. My second opal sock is about 1/4 done, and the beach cover is somewhere in the lower-torso area (working my way up). I have lots of ideas on how I want to finish this...here's hoping they're feasible! I'm looking for a new project too...have had to resist buying yarn on several occasions for the sole reson that I just am not sure what I want to do next. I'd like to tackle something wearable for myself, funds permitting. A variation on the shimmer shrug is tempting...same back pattern, but full length and more fabric on the front so that it's more cardigan-like. But I'm just not sure enough to go ahead with it yet.

I went to John Lewis with a friend recently and neither of us could get over how many horrible patterns there really are out there. The only thing to do is to create unique patterns, but it would take a lot of patience and a decent blend of techniques that are out there. Although this is a little personal for a knitting blog, my real fear is that I will look horrible in whatever I try to make. I'm not an easy size to fit (rather awkward, larger-than-normal dimensions) and I would fear that all my hard work will be for naught once all is said and done. Ho hum. So it's a question of, what is the right garment for me and how do I make sure it fits?

posted by Christina @ 4/17/2006 06:25:00 pm