My Quill ~ the center square is finally finished! Stats: 36,856 stitches, 896yds (6.4 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in 'Pumpernickel'), 332.0 grams & 30" x 30".
I'm making the larger size even larger by using worsted weight yarn. Churchmouse Yarns estimated I would need about 30% more yarn than the fingering weight yardage the pattern specifies. I got 50% more just to be safe. I'm glad I did. I'm already sweating that I'll run out.
Five : the number of basins of water it took to soak the excess dye from this 'Long Johns' Brooklyn Tweed Shelter I'm using in my Quill. I'm so glad I took my own advice and checked for bleeding. I almost didn't. I would have had a huge mess since this color sits right next to 'Fossil' in my color scheme, and Fossil is the color of bone. Yikes.
The Rachel Shawl. I have one repeat done so far but we're still getting new people added to our knitalong ~ I'm just going to mosey along through this one and enjoy it. The pattern has been out for 11 days and although pattern sales have slowed way down, we're making a difference! If you're curious, here are the numbers:
♥ patterns sold : 73
♥ money raised in 11 days : $292.00 (thank you!!)
♥ number of days left to raise money : 47
If you're new to the blog and want to know what we're up to, here are some links ~ take a peek!
Thanks so much to everyone that has contributed so far (hopefully you're enjoying the pattern and the knitting as well as knowing that you've helped to do something wonderful!). I'm still awed by all the touching comments and personal notes I've gotten on Ravelry. I can't say it enough ~ knitters are an amazing group of people!
I hope the weekend finds you all spending time with loved ones and dreaming of autumn knitting :)
~ Melissa
I'm so happy to see your Quill! I was so worried about running out of yarn, but I pulled through. Woo Hoo to all the pattern sales. I can't wait to get mine casted on. I am just finishing up a few projects and it will be next on my needles. But I have a feeling my knitting is going to slow down soon....because we are supposed to be getting a puppy this week!!! I am too excited.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to be on the border rows and different colors ~ seems like an eternity getting to this point!
Deletelots of new babies on the farm AND a new puppy ~ I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!
And we have been driving state to state looking for a travel trailer to go camping. The excitement doesn't stop around here.
Deletewe're talking travel trailers in our house, too ~ maybe next year? good luck :)
DeleteHey, look at you go! I'm glad to hear that you're savoring your Rachel's shawl, because my knitting time has been scarce this week! I'm about 6 repeats in though, so that's a start! Enjoy Quill, it looks like all the fun is about to start...
ReplyDeleteknitting time for me will be scarce this coming week so we'll be slow together :)
DeleteQuill ~ I just realized my 60" cord (the longest I own) is not going to get me through to the end...dang it! what to do???
Kelli, do you carry the connectors for the knit picks interchangeables at work? HELP!!! :)))
I think we're out right now, I'll pop a set in the mail to you.
DeleteI'm off to CM with Gail tomorrow, Gail has never been... need anything there?
Delay of game...what the heck!
I'll pop one of my cable connectors.
Deletethat would be awesome!! I owe you one!
Deletedon't need a thing from CM but thanks for offering ~
Otherwise, could you knit with two needles? Or is that too awkward?
ReplyDeletedoh...
DeleteI've done that before ~ brain fart...hehehe :)
I'd still love to try the connector, Kelli, if you don't mind lending it to me
Your Quill is going to be just stunning Melissa and I can't wait to see it. I want to knit one too, but it's going to have to wait.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to knitting your pattern. I am going to buy it on the 12th of Oct., my husband's grandmother's birthday. She passed a few years ago, on her 93 birthday, suffering from breast cancer that was growing on the outside. [She had both breast removed several years prior due to cancer. She was an amazing woman, I loved her, and this will be a gift in her memory.
very sweet, Tracey ~ what a nice way to honor her
Deletethank you :)
That Quill is going to be a.m.a.z.i.n.g, Melissa. I've started my Rachel. Loving it! xoxo ~ tanna
ReplyDeletethis Quill is going to be HUGE (hehe!) ~ I'm enjoying the weight in my lap & every once in a while I stop knitting & if I curl up in a tight ball, I can just barely cover myself with it already (my husband peeks sideways from the corner of his eye & grins when I do this ~ he thinks I'm a goof)
DeleteI'm glad you're loving Rachel, although your blog makes me think otherwise :)
you can do it!
So impressed with your Quill progress. I look forward to seeing it all finished. I LOVE the yarn you chose for the Rachel Shawl. Next time I'm going to do something heavier and in a solid color. It will show off your pattern better.
ReplyDeleteThe Rachel Shawl is beautiful and what a worthy cause!! Just purchased my copy and am looking so forward to starting!!
ReplyDeletehooray, Miss Julep ~ so proud to have you on board!
Deletethanks for the nice comment, Nancy :)