Despite all the craziness though, this week has also been one of finishing touches. I was pretty happy with how the cable knit purse came out:


Jenna had warned me about having some problems opening up the purse, in seaming up the sides all the way. My solution to this was to leave off about 3/4 an inch off of each side edge when attaching the handles. This created a gusset-like effect on the sides, to give it more "width," and therefore, ease in opening.
Also, Lelah finally made it's way into a gift box:

My WIPs are slowly but surely getting finished, which gives one such a feeling of satisfaction. I've got two fingers left on my second glove, and I can't wait to finish them. I have some concerns about the yarn dye turning my fingers blackish-purple while I'm working with it. I'm hoping that it's merely the inevitable function of working with the yarn, and not what will happen when I wear them. Hopefully, rinsing them will take any loose dye out, and ready for wear.
I've also started working on Knitty's Cozy, which has been on my to-do list for quite some time now. I'm using this Berroco Softtwist, a wool-rayon blend which has a fun sheen to it:

2 comments:
i love your lelah ... beautiful job!! its going to inspire me to start mine soon :) the cabled bag is really cute too... great gift ideas.
i've been battling a bad head cold all week, so i am hoping to be back on track this week.. i haven't forgotten about you :)
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Ooooooo, beautiful purse. I need to make me one of those.
I cast on for Lelah on Friday night, but I'm having counting issues. I think Jenna rubbed off on me on Thursday.
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