Totally Caved
I really thought I was humming along on my Grey Mist Bohus.
It's almost at the hem--I figure another 4 inches--then sleeves.
But then, I just broke. All those teeny stitches. All that knitting to discover that you've only knit about 2 cms. It was just too much. I wanted some instant gratification. I checked my Ravelry queue, then my stash and I caved.
It's the infamous Drops Cardigan in my lovely stashed Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Aran in Hero.
I knit for about 2 hours and completed a full sized swatch and this much of the front. It felt gratifying.
Another night of this should cure my Bohus blues and tomorrow I'll only take it to knit night so I can get back to working on it again. Just holding it for the photos reminded me how beautiful and soft it is.
It looks absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to see you wearing it. (And the Drops too, while you're at it. ;)
Posted by: Molly | January 06, 2009 at 07:43 PM
It does look gorgeous. And a gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do!!
Posted by: lauragayle | January 06, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Can't wait until I see the Hussy on you. Off to see what the Drops cardi looks like.
Posted by: Dee | January 06, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Lovely! I am excited to see it with sleeves being shown off!
Posted by: Nicky | January 06, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I have the same problem with these lovely small stitches, but unending projects. My Bohus has been waiting forever to get finished; I caved in at the waist about... 18 months ago, and I haven't looked at it since. Once you get to the point where you want to poke your eyes out rather than knit another endless row, it's time to put it aside. I love the colour you chose for your Drops Cardigan -- that will feel like instant gratification compared to the Bohus!
Posted by: Manon | January 07, 2009 at 08:16 AM
That Bohus will be stunning, but I can see why you would want to take a break with something else!
Posted by: Emilee | January 07, 2009 at 10:36 AM
ooooohhhhhhh that blue will look stunning on you! I'm all for having several projects going at once....just for the very moment you think you can't look at one project again, you have another right there!
Chris....Briar Rose momma
Posted by: chris from briar rose fibers | January 07, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Haha! I know the feeling. The Bohus does look wonderful though, and I'm sure you will finish it off in no time.
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter | January 07, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Bohus looks great, though I can understand needing to work on something with visible progress. I figure that if I keep up the good work, I'll be able to finish a sweater in a week (the joy of worsted weight). I, too, just needed a break from a never-ending project.
Posted by: Seanna Lea | January 07, 2009 at 12:36 PM
You and the Bohus look very happy together!
Posted by: claudia | January 08, 2009 at 09:35 AM