I picked up Cable-Eight yesterday in preparation for knit-along day today. I finished the first two skeins of yarn, and decided to measure.

(I know it’s upside down. I tried flipping the picture and it did very bad things with my sense of balance, so upside down it stays).

The sweater is measuring 18 inches across. That makes for a very small sweater. Even thin, I won’t be able to wear it. I have thought about making it for someone else, but I honestly can’t picture it on anyone I know. I’m going to have to frog. What’s the deal? I swatched. I measured. Bah.

On the plus side, it’s really pretty. The fabric is still dreamy, the color is still luscious… And I get to start all. over. again.

Tell me what you’ve got, knit-alongers.

In other news, I’m going to be thirty in a week. Yup, a week from today, yours truly leaves the twenties behind. Forever. No regrets. Well, there’s one, but I’ll probably save that for Health Group on the 21st.

I’m telling you this because I’ve decided to have my birthday party at my usual Friday night location, Columbine Yarns, where I’ve been hosting “Finchy Fridays” since October. Anyone want to come? It should be a good time.

If you think you might come, shoot me a comment or email so I can plan food accordingly, but RSVP is certainly not necessary. It’s a casual thing. We’re just chillin’ in a yarn store.

Oh, and one more thing… no gifts. I have a small house, and way too much stuff. If you are related to me, or a personal friend, and think you will just die if you don’t give a gift, I will happily accept donations to the “Laura Wants a Spinning Wheel” fund at the party. But PLEASE, don’t feel obligated.