Winter Olympics day 7

And we have progress!  I'm posting this in the morning on day 7, which doesn't count, yet. I've not broken my neck knitting on this - I ought to be able to finish it in time. My challenge is sticking with one project!

Day 4
It looks like day 3, but there's another couple of inches worked and I've started the third pattern. It's bloody Trinity stitch.  *P3tog, (k,p,k) into next st. Rep from * to end.  Alpaca silk is gorgeous, but it can be splitty, especialy when I'm trying to perform a p3tog.

Day 5

Nearing the end of Trinity Stitch.  Thankfully.

Day 6

Bored with the body, I started the sleeve. Then tried it on, without securing the yarn in the (slippery) metal 40cm circular. The stitches fell off and partially unravelled several rows. Rather than waste more time, I've just left the sts live and will sort this out after the body is worked. (It's also a pain to try on when the body's on a shortish circular, so if I finish this off the sleeves will be easier to measure.)

So back went I to the body and the new lace pattern.

Another five or six inches and it's Borders!  Then onto sleeves.  I have tonight to knit, but we'll be busy Friday and I'll miss a whole evening's knitting time.

It doesn't look as if it's grown, but it has! It's not a great commuter project. I'm used to being able to stuff a sock in my handbag, but although this fits in my big handbag, it's a bit of a squash and not as speedy to pull out or put back when I reach my stop. And fellow commuters are really staring at me now. Come back sock knitting!

Comments

[Mary]

Oh no! I thought it was Day 6 today, I've lost a day without even realising. Better get cracking. I think you'll manage yours easily, so long as you can bear the stares while commuting.

[Theresa]

Sticking to one project is the hardest part for me, too, although it is easier to keep track of my stitch patterns this way.

[Anita]

It's looking really pretty - I've cracked today and ordered the pattern. I love it when you can download them straightaway!

[Tracy]

I'm glad it's not just me that loses stitches left right and centre. It's looking good though. How long does it take you to commute backwards and forwards?

[francoise]

Good progress. Pity about the sleeve accident but you're right, keep going, go back to the sleeves later. I like this pattern.
You're doing great with your challenge!

[Brigid]

Looking good! I admire your self-control. Not even a little socky?

[christine]

Very nice - I'm liking that lace pattern!

[Diane]

I love it. You are really making good progress. I like that Trinity stitch. I need to get cracking on my Bohus.