Swatching

I usually don't swatch, really, I don't. But because I am not familiar with lace, I did 3 swatches for the stole. I have shown 2 of their pictures on the last post. Here is the last one. I used KP Options size 2 with beads.

from left, size 4 needles, size 3, and size 2 with beads

Ok, couple days after I blocked the swatches, they looked like they are in the right size order. But still, I don't know which one is better... I am bring them with me to SnB tomorrow and see if the ladies can help me out with that. HELPPPPP!!!

If Becky still hasn't received her yarn for her stole yet, I am making her jealous again haha:D

I just realized something. The first clue is going to be released tomorrow, but I will start driving to Fargo on Saturday morning, and I won't be back in 2 weeks... that means after the trip, I have to catch up 3 clues of MS3... I am a bit worried now.

MS3 swatches

I did couple swatches for MS3. I have used Knitpicks Options size 3 and 4 on each swatch. I think it's the matter of how I blocked them, the size 3's swatch is bigger than the size 4's. I guess I need to learn how to block in a proper way. So knitters, how do I block the objects? Which one or what size of needles should I use for the stole? Suggestions please?!

I recevied the beads from Earthfaire.com today. It's called Amethyst Lined Crystal AB 8/0. I also got some free bead samples from the vendor...

Copy Jenn's idea

These are the beads I am going to use for MS3. I have already done a swatch with these beads, but it's on my blocking board now, I will show the pictures of it later.

Since I was so excited that I got the beads tonight, I asked Andrew to drive me to A.C. Moore to get a hook for the beads before dinner. It's so tiny...

comparing to a piece of rice

Then we went to Chick's by the water and ordered some seafood to go... yummmm. There were so much food, I don't think I can finish the whole plate for 2 more meals.


Ok, enough pictures for tonight.

Winding...

I got my yarn for my MS3 yesterday. I ordered it from Knitpicks. It's Alpaca Cloud in Smoke Heather color. I am actually surprised or should I say a bit disappointed when I first saw the yarn. I expected the color would be lighter. Oh well, I can't change anything now, except... ordering another yarn... But then what am I going to do with these yarn if I ordered another kind?


In order to do my swatch, I need to wind the yarn. So I had the swift and the winder set up, sat down, and started winding. Oh my gosh, it took forever, it seems like more than 10 mins to wind a ball of Alpaca Cloud. My arm was a bit sore after 440 yarns of yarn winding. However, while everything was set up, I might wind another ball of yarn as well hehe... So, here is it, a ball of Cherry Tree Hill, Supersock in Sugar Maple. Why did I wind sock yarn? Becuase of the Monkey. I know I know, I should start another project, I just winded the yarn, I may not have to cast it on, right? *evil smile...

By the way, I saw Val and her hubby at Texas Roadhouse last night. Andrew and I went there with Carolina, Ken and their one year old son Kevin. I love that place, we always go there, that is why we are broke. Anyway, we all had fun, since we are all dorky people, all in ME, we get along well. Looking forward to the next time.