Knitting Update
I continue to work on the Antler Peak sweater. It has not been as naughty this week. I did not get a lot more knitting completed on the sweater. Just busy at night with other projects. I have now divided for the sleeves and put those stitches on holders.
I believe the newest (at least I just heard of it) knitting gadget is knitting barber cords. They are very nice I am sure but had trouble justifying the cost. They are simply hollow rubber tubing. Knitters use them to slip over the needle (they come in different widths) and move stitches onto the cord to hold the stitches. They are available in different widths, lengths and colors. I bought a 54 yard 2mm roll of the stuff on Amazon. (The cording is actually used by some jewelry makers to create bracelets and necklaces).
In fact, the first place I looked for the cord was a local beading shop. They did not carry the cord though she knew what I was talking about when I described it. She didn't have that but did have some tiny lobster claws and findings to make stitch holders. Those found their way home with me:) She actually told me to go to the pet store and buy the air tubing they place in fish tanks.
Anyway those are the yellow things you see on each side. They are holding the sleeve stitches while I work on the front and back of the sweater. I got the stitches on not by passing them over my needle but just scooped them up with the tubing so I could cut the exact length I needed. It works and I am happy.
The other way the cords are going to be useful is that it will allow you to try on your sweater while it is in progress with no fear of dropping stitches. It can sometimes be difficult to try on a sweater when knitting in the round due to the needles wanting to slip around - naughty needles!
After I placed the sleeve stitches on holders I cast on 6 stitches under each arm. The pattern stated to cast on 5 for my size, but I read pattern notes on Ravelry and at least one knitter suggested casting on an extra stitch in this area. The extra stitch will a ktbl stitch to define the side of each sweater. Now it is off to simple knitting in the round with no pattern for at least 8 inches. I will be here a while folks:)