Tired of the Scooting

I'm taking another break from the Green Gable. It's NOT that I don't like it, and what's more, I actually really want to wear it. The problem is not that it's just boring stockinette, either, because all of the other projects I've got are boring stockinette, and they're not causing the same angst.

Here's the problem: I'm making the thing on a circluar needle that is probably too short, and because of that, the stitches are all bunched up and don't slide around properly. Every few stitches I have to stop and scoot them around to the tip of the left needle, or off the back of the right needle. This is irritating and takes time. I've already switched to more slippery needles. I don't know what the solution is, but I'm REALLY close to the point where I take the sleeves off, and there will be more room then. I think I have about 10 more rows to endure with the scooting.

In the meantime, I've been finding solace in a project for a special friend, and learning a new technique at the same time.



That's some Cascade Sierra Quattro, and it's really nice and soft. And spongy. It's from a pattern, but as usual I took the idea and made some modifications. I'm hoping to finish it up this weekend, but have lots of school stuff to do. We'll see. Or, I'll see, and then you'll see.