Ready, Steady, MARTHA !

(Martha on the left -sorry about the flare: taken at night)

My first cardigan wouldn't be Apricot Jacket any more, instead it would be Martha from Rowan 37. I simply love the feminine touches of this cardi, hopefully by the time it is knitted, it will be spring. Perfect for those cool spring afternoons. I have substitute Rowan 4 ply cotton with Panda 4 ply cotton. It is exactly the same gauge but different brands. What a bargain and a $10 per ball savings! This is what i called knitting on a shoestring budget.

Just one small problem, i am knitting an XS size from the pattern. When i did my calculations, it seemed alright, but after knitted a few rows, i have a dreadful feeling that i have knitted it too big even though it should be an XS. I just have to knit and see.

Moreover, i m down with a terrible cold, constantly fatigue and drowsy and i don't really feel like knitting a stitch... Finally, i got some Ivore dpns from Wool Baa ( i am sick of Clover dpns) and met a very friendly sales person and she is such an accomplished knitter!