OK, we're making progress...



The Fair Isle is pretty much a fair mess (inside),

but this is normal, so I'm trying to deal with it. The hard part for me has been trying to get the tension right, so the carried along yarn isn't too tight or too loose. I guess it's just a matter of practice makes perfect.


Despite the tension problems, however, I'm up into the "hand section", which is further than I'd expected to get! Check it out:




I think the children sensed the agitation I was having and they tried to alleviate the situation. Even I had to laugh at this one...They played dress-up, which mostly meant putting all kinds of crazy stuff on the baby. Still, I can't believe he let them put so much stuff on him. First, a tutu and shiny top, then a crown with a purple fleece boa, and finally, satin princess gloves. (And maybe sunglasses? I can't remember.) THEN, they were getting crazy. I couldn't see it, but I could hear it. They came in the room shouting, "Look! It's Jack-Jack!" and laughing hysterically. This is what I saw:




It's Spencer in his older brother's Mr. Incredible outfit. The baby in the movie (about a family of superheroes) is named Jack-Jack...you do the math.


Here they are, in all their glory.

Irene is dressed as a cat (of some sort), and Keegan is in Irene's lamb costume from last Halloween.

Since then, I have cast on for another project. The Jester Hat from The Yarn Girls' Guide to Kids Knits. I've wanted to make this since the day I saw the book--adorable. Since it's mostly just St.st. in the round, I figured it would be a good Dummy Project to work on when I need a break from the charts for the mittens. (You're totally right, Jen!)

I'm using Knitpicks Swish Superwash in Red Pepper and Navy Blue.

Ps. You'll be glad to know that my gauge is right on with the colorwork! (Well, I for one am glad, anyway)