Knitting Progress
Yes, I have been knitting, and yes, there has been progress, but did you really want to look at pictures of shapeless gray stockinette? I didn't think so. Today, though, I thought I'd break the knitting radio silence to show all the pieces finally together at the yoke. I have about an inch done since I put them all together and am about to start the raglan decreases.
Nothing like cashmere under your feet.
It's all part of our in-house quality control testing,
and Pipie gets rewarded for doing a good job…
while Kelvin (aka String Boy, for his addiction to strings) tests PH reactivity by applying carefully metered quantities of saliva to one of the dangling ends.
Strings… yum!
I couldn't wish for better assistants.
A good job completed, Kelvin returns to supervising the world outside the window. A mean cat has been going around all day, messing with his mind.
If I had had my camera handy earlier this morning, I could have shown you Kelvin looking like a cross between a B+W watermelon and a giant porcupine.
Comments
thanks (or no thanks!) for mentioning colourmart earlier...i have become a devoted customer (: i love those plush-looking cats, yarn eaters and trodders though they may be.
Posted by: karen | November 25, 2007 6:58 PM
Cute kitty pictures! You must be knitting nonstop--the sweater grew very fast!
Posted by: theresa | November 25, 2007 7:53 PM
Sometimes simple is best - let the yarn do the work. Plus you have made plenty of intricate sweaters. The cats look like they are wearing cashmere, too. So lush and healthy.
Posted by: Julia | November 25, 2007 7:56 PM
awww, the kitties look so purry and happy. and i love the idea of a b+w watermelon and porcupine all in one, haha. my cats only puff up in the tail, but it's like a sudden poof! and then they have these giant racoon tails, it's hilarious.
btw, beautiful knitting, but of course ;)
Posted by: andrea | November 25, 2007 8:59 PM
The kitties are so cute.... Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Looks like you had a good knitty weekend as well.
Posted by: kitty kitty | November 25, 2007 10:16 PM
Finishing party in sight!
Cute cats you have. Pipie is looking just like my ILs' cat. It's a beautiful colour. Kelvins eyes are very nice against the white and grey too.
Posted by: Maud | November 25, 2007 11:18 PM
It looks like it will be warm and comfy--clearly the cat agrees!
Posted by: fleegle | November 26, 2007 2:10 AM
Love the colour of the new sweater! Love that gray ... so love the 2 cats too! :)
Posted by: Agnes | November 26, 2007 2:29 AM
that is the perfect description of a puffed up kitty. so funny how they round out and turn their tail into a bottle brush.
beautiful grey cashmere. that is one you will wear forever and always.
Posted by: madelinetosh | November 26, 2007 7:43 AM
I think a good quality yarn with classic color and simple pattern seems to be wearable for a long time. Nice sweater, Francesca!!
Posted by: Koko | November 26, 2007 10:42 AM
wow: co-ordinating cats and cashmere!
Posted by: rosie | November 26, 2007 10:51 AM
Sei velocissima! Io ci avrei messo mezz'anno per arrivare a questo punto. Sará tanto bello quanto e' semplice.
Posted by: Zita | November 26, 2007 12:09 PM
This is my most looked forward to FO out of all my blogs! The combo of the tiny gauge and cashmere is just too yummy. I love the pictures of your cats, Kelvin's eyes are so beautiful!
Posted by: Bea | November 26, 2007 12:42 PM
Aww...your sweater matches your kitties!
Posted by: Sway Knits | November 26, 2007 5:13 PM
I love how the kitty color coordinates so well!
Posted by: lomester | November 28, 2007 10:44 AM
My cat is exactly the same whenever I'm doing anything - she has to get right into the middle of it! P x x x
Posted by: Polly | November 30, 2007 6:38 AM