Work in Progress
Good Morning! Summertime is in full swing around our house, we are going at break-neck speeds everywhere and nowhere all at once. I did find time to sneak in a yarn shop run and pick up a little something for myself. I am knitting Tracery by Norah Gaughan in Berroco Maya in Yellow. Love this pattern, love this yarn. It is 85% pima cotton with 15% baby alpaca. Very nice & perfect for summer, now I just need to finish it before fall!
The pattern called for size 8 straight needles, which I never use. So, I wondered what I was missing and why the pattern calls specifically for the straight needles, so I picked up a pair. I learned that I am a circular needle knitter. The straights are fine, but I am constantly looking for my missing needle. I even brought my knitting to the dentist while waiting for my boys appointment, and forgot one needle!! One hour of precious knitting time wasted! I also think that you can “look” your progress over with circular much easier. I am committed to finishing the front with the straight and then I switch for the rest of the pattern. Can’t wait. Which needles do you prefer? Do you ever use straight?
I also purchased this beautiful new knitting bag from Jenna Rose. Tanis of Tanis Fiber Arts blogged about her studio awhile back and I just had to grab this! 
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I ADORE that bag. I love nautical things, and this is so perfectly whimsical!
What a beautiful pattern and I love the colour of the wool. Looking forward to seeing it when you finish. Just gorgeous. thanks for sharing Marie
That bag is so pretty- even better in person! I’m so glad you are back to posting. And now I think you’ve helped me solve the issue of what yarn to use for a baby blanket I want to start. Berroco Maya looks just right!
I NEVER use straight needles anymore. And now that I know magic loop I don’t even use double pointed. It is true, you never lose your other needle. It just seems so very … contained.
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Oh my goodness….LOVE that knitting bag!
One the issue of straight vs circular the only time I even pick up up a straight needle is when I need double points! Circulars make life so much easier!
Love the nautical bag!
Yellow must be one of the go to colors for fall. I keep seeing it everywhere and the more I see the more I like it.
I knit with circulars a lot because I knit whilst travelling and in public places. At home, I like using straight needles as it’s a luxury to have the space. But then I find no-one can sit next to me as I poke them with the ends. So I revert to circulars!
Love the colour of the yarn and the pattern.