This is what I did last night (sorted through my SIX bins of individual skeins of yarn to divide them by weight.) I was so exhausted when I was done, but I was on a roll.
I also think I found the first crochet sweater I'm going to attempt, to satisfy my 2007 goal. This one is from the Happy Hooker book - the Unseamly Sweater (made in one piece as the name suggests.) I love the style of it, and I want to start with something I really want to make to stay motivated. I could make a crochet scarf or shawl or something easier, but I really want to wear this! I bought another crochet pattern yesterday from the Stitch Diva site but this one actually seems easier after reading through both patterns, so I will save that one for later.
Here it is!
Now for a gratuitous kitty pic! Gildie in one of Jim's Jack Daniel's boxes - he's corrupting her!
After work, I'm going to go to the sewing dealer and "test-drive" the two Viking Huskylock sergers I posted a picture of yesterday on "Wordless Wednesday". I have been participating in a lot of discussions over at patternreview.com regarding the best way to go with the serger decision.
Based on what a lot of people are saying, I might be better off getting the lower end of the two sergers (the 910 instead of the 936, which is still a very good quality serger, it just doesn't have coverstitch capability) and getting a separate coverstitch machine as there's more flexibility with the attachments and can keep it set up all the time instead of switching back and forth between normal serger mode and coverstitch mode. Also, they say the separate machines give a better quality coverstitch on knits and fine fabrics.
I can get both the 910 and the separate coverstitch machine I have in mind for around the same ballpark price as the 936 by itself, so that's not an issue. I just am a little leery of adding TWO new machines to my knitting/sewing/crocheting/beading room (hell, I should just call it a craft room!) but I guess I could work around that. It is one of the bedrooms in my house so is a normal sized maybe 15x15 size room. I can fit it in. I just have to see how I like the machines today. So wish me luck!! I feel very well informed from my discussions with the people over on patternreview - I love that site!
Happy serger hunting!
BTW, thanks for advice in comment of my entry,plus that crochet sweater is really amazing! Good luck with hook!
Posted by: sandra | January 25, 2007 at 11:24 AM
I did the same thing with the crochet. I saw something and want to make it! Unfortunately it wasn't an easy pattern. But I shall perservere. After all, it's just like knitting...one stitch at a time..right? Have fun playing with the equipment today!
Posted by: Carol | January 25, 2007 at 11:45 AM
Wow, you are really branching out to different crafts! I wish I had time to learn/try something new, but I feel like I barely have time to knit as it is!
Good luck choosing a serger!
Posted by: Amber | January 25, 2007 at 12:03 PM
That is a great pattern isn't it? Sounds like you're having lots of fun. I'm without internet for 3 days now. You know I wouldn't miss more than a day here;) Tonight I plan to hijack Kate's laptop.
Posted by: Carol | January 25, 2007 at 05:04 PM
Good luck on the serger test drive! That is really great that you can get both for the price for the next model up! Wow! I am going to have to check out the patternreview.com site.
The crochet sweater you picked out is really pretty! I can't wait to see it finished! What color/yarn are you going to use?
Posted by: Monica | January 26, 2007 at 08:27 AM
I'm in the midst of organizing my stash and entire crafting mess too. It's taking a long time...
Cute kitty shot, and I like that sweater you're eyeing.
Posted by: viv | January 26, 2007 at 10:44 AM
You don't have to buy the cover stitch machine at first. I didn't and still haven't bothered to get it yet.
Posted by: Grace | January 26, 2007 at 11:03 PM