I'm debating the possibility that for this project, perhaps progress should be counted in centimeters rather than inches. Which would allow me to say, "Look! I'm 2 cms into the pattern for the body of the nattroje."
I also had the somewhat funny experience Thursday of going into a LYS and looking for a 2.25mm circular needle. Of course, they had 2mm and 2.5mm but not 2.25mm. It seems that those are only sold in Canada, because I'm obviously the only American who ever needs a circular in that size. Then the shop owner asked why I needed that odd sized needle. And I had to explain how I downsized the whole thing nattrojer pattern from IK to use a thinner yarn. And then she asked me what my gauge was and I said "Eight stitches per inch."
Yes. That's the punchline.
Or maybe this is:
Eight rows of progress since yesterday.
Try this site for your needles--I just went through this last week, and they have all the 'odd' mm sizes. www.jklneedles.com
Posted by: Annie Driscoll | 11 February 2005 at 06:03 AM
That's a great tip about the website!
I'm not used to keeping track of metric needle sizes, so I always, always need to refer back to my gauge checking tool.
Posted by: Colleen | 11 February 2005 at 07:13 AM
You are rekindling my desire to get started on the nattroje myself. I will be watching your progress with much anticipation. Maybe you can suss out mistakes before I get to them (LOL!). Good luck.
Posted by: Jessica | 11 February 2005 at 07:38 AM
I think it's stunning!
Posted by: Lisa in Oregon | 11 February 2005 at 08:24 AM
Cassie - it is so pretty. The colors, the stitch work. I just hope the blog-pressure doesn't interfere with the experience. Just take your time - we'll wait!
Posted by: Mary Beth | 11 February 2005 at 08:34 AM
8 stitches/inch is not a shocking amount. And your progress is admirable for one day~ amazing, in fact. It's not a race....it's a project. Take your time and enjoy. :)
Posted by: Annie | 11 February 2005 at 09:08 AM
Your knitting is lovely!
Posted by: Kim | 11 February 2005 at 09:52 AM
That colour gets me every time.
Posted by: Norma | 11 February 2005 at 10:29 AM
Cassie! It's beautiful! If I weren't teaching classes as well as working, I would TOTALLY want to follow in your footsteps and start one in a very small gauge. But alas, I'm a slacker ;)
Good luck! And just show us more cool pictures to sate us until you have good progress to show on the sweater.
M
Posted by: Miriam | 11 February 2005 at 10:33 AM
That is going to be one damn fine sweater when it's done. Did the shop keeper visible cringe when you told her your gauge? It's just beautiful. I have to patience for that small of a guage.
Posted by: erin | 11 February 2005 at 10:43 AM
One of the things I'm trying to do this year is switch to metric regarding knitting needles. I'm determined to be more aware of gauge for that eventual day I really consider knitting a sweater.
Posted by: Beth | 11 February 2005 at 11:04 AM
Wow, I can't believe how far along you are. And, I'm not being a smart-ass this time.
Posted by: susan | 11 February 2005 at 11:14 AM
That's a lot of mileage in one day! And the pattern shows up beautifully. We're going to love watching that grow. Oh, where's the sw**ter?
Posted by: Margene | 11 February 2005 at 11:33 AM
I have a 2.25mm circular that I bought here in the US . . . made by INOX. It's not my favorite for doing socks (I like the Addi Turbos for that), but it works! BTW, the color of your nattroje (did I spell that right?) is gorgeous!
Posted by: chris | 13 February 2005 at 12:34 AM