Ugh

So, Gianna's little cardigan was coming along swimmingly until the second left over half skein of yarn I thought I had turned out to be a different yarn entirely -- thicking and darker pink. Do I buy another skein of yarn that I think it is which will probably be a different dye lot OR cast on another sweater in the other yarn which I now know I have enough of to finish? Decisions, decisions... As you can see, all I have left to do are the little sleeves and the finish knitting and sewing.

Incidentally, one of the things I really love about this pattern is how big the arm holes are -- very easy for a mom to get their little ones arms into.

As I usually do, I'm already thinking about my next project. I've been spending way too much time on Pinterest and have a few ideas. Surprisingly enough, they are crochet projects. There was a time when all I did was crochet, but that was about 10 years ago now. Once I started knitting more, I never looked back. I found these two projects which would be perfect for my two little nieces http://make-handmade.com/2011/10/02/african-flower-paperweight-granny-free-crochet-patterns/and nephew http://allthingsbrightandbeautifulcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/crochet-lego-blanket-tutorial.html. The more I think about how cute they are, the more I am embracing the idea of crochet again. I have to admit, it does move a little faster, and I like doing piecemeal projects where you can knit (or crochet) on the go without having to take the whole thing with you. Also much better for warmer weather work.