Jul 9, 2013

Blame It On the Heat

I didn't intend to have a two-week hiatus from my blog, but somehow the end of June rolled into the beginning of July and my knitting waned and I wilted.  Up until then I was regularly knitting on three projects.  A test knit cardigan which is still under wraps, a pair of stripey socks for the fun of it, and the Nachtfalter top as part of the Holla Knits KAL.


And then life got really full with graduations, birthdays, and beginning of summer shenanigans.  I can still remember when summers were synonymous with lazy days and long stretches of time to read and cook and indulge in passions that seemed to be neglected during the other seasons.  Nowadays, summers don't have that same relaxed feeling as it did in years past.  Sigh ...

Still, I have managed to keep up with at least one of my projects and I'm so happy with how it's turning out.  I was a little worried that I'd run out of my remaining ball of CotLin so when I picked up the stitches for the back panel of this top, I knit two lace motifs with Comfy Sport, and I don't think you can really tell the difference.  Yes, Comfy is much softer but since those two pattern repeats will be tucked under the blouson portion of the garment, it will hardly be noticeable (and the color matches perfectly, don't you think?).


 So, now that we're well into July, I'm hoping my knitting mojo will steadily return.  I'm thinking of casting on a simple but elegant linen tank soon, but my Nachtfalter needs to be finished first.  Can I just blame my slow progress on the heat?  
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16 comments:

  1. grandmastatusJuly 9, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    I was wondering what you were up to!!!
    The blogosphere missed you.
    And yes it is a perfect color match ;)

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  2. Truly MyrtleJuly 10, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Of course you can :) I am loving your raspberry - it'll look stunning when it's done. You're right, it's a perfect match of colours.

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  3. jodyJuly 10, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    wow i can't even tell where the Comfy starts! nice going figuring out a way around your (potential) yarn shortage.

    this is going to be an awesome top for the weather we're having right now. knit knit knit!

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  4. Barbara at Knitting | Work in ProgressJuly 10, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Great color choice, charming pattern. Lovely work, as usual.

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  5. MichelleJuly 10, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    I never would have known those repeats were comfy sport. I'm a little behind on mine too, but we have an extension so I'm sure you'll finish with the group. Have I mentioned how beautiful this is going to be? I love it in one solid color.

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  6. flyingjenJuly 10, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    If you hadn't mentioned there was a change I wouldn't have noticed, the color does blend nicely. You absolutely can blame the heat! It's draining!

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  7. elnsJuly 10, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    So glad you're back, and I couldn't agree more with the pace of summers. Sometimes I worry there is so much fun to cram in, how much fun will we be able to appreciate it -- but there are so many good things. I'm hoping to find a better balance in the coming weeks. Your knitting looks great, I agree with flyingjen and I wouldn't have noticed without you mentioning the color change. Pretty!

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  8. MaryseJuly 10, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I think it's okay to slow down during summer ;-) Nice WIPs!

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  9. KimJuly 10, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    So glad to see you back--our weather has been warmer than normal too, and I found myself slowing down on everything. Today we have our natural marine air, air conditioning blowing through the area so our temps have dropped which feels great! I lamented the missing dog days of summer on my blog last Sunday--I think it comes with having older children--their lives never seem to slow down. :) I sure love the color of that yarn you are using! My daughter used Cotlin on a couple of projects recently and she was really happy with how they turned out.
    *smiles*

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  10. Lisa-24-7July 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Sometimes we just need breaks. It's fine. I hope your projects all turn out amazing. They will be done when they are done and will be great.

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  11. StefanieJuly 10, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    I wouldn't have been able to tell if you didn't mention it. This will be such a pretty piece. Maroon is so in. I just shopped at the Nordie presale and there were lots of wine/maroon items.

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  12. autumngeishaJuly 11, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    The sweater is looking wonderful! The two yarns match up so well. I hope that you can find the time to finish it soon. I usually enjoy knitting in the summer, but for some reason, my knitting mojo has dipped this summer, too.

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  13. ShateenJuly 12, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    the heat has been intense! very difficult to pick up knitting and have it lie in your lap! this is looking GORGEOUS, you are so talented!!
    --Shateen (now blogging at www.lifeatthelichters.blogspot.com

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  14. Annie CholewaJuly 12, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I'm blaming everything on the heat so I'm sure you can too!

    Love that colour, and yes it looks like a perfect match to me :)

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  15. floraJuly 15, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    it's sweltering here in Toronto too! Especially this week! Slow knitting for me over here!

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  16. Marie/Underground CrafterJuly 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Yes, you can. My production is way down with this weather!

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