Sometimes you start a project and it turns out amazing the first time around. Other times, it kicks your ass to the curb. So first up:
Kelcie's Clapotis. I started this for my niece's birthday 2007, and she got it for her birthday 2008. Not THAT bad. ;)
She chose the yarn, something washable, Patons Decor. It looks lovely on her, and she wears it all the time... which makes ME happy!
Then came Anise. I knit this in the spring of 2007, during a cold spell, then it warmed up and all the pieces were tossed behind the couch to be seamed when it got cold again. Well, fall arrived and I finally got around to finishing! I love this sweater!
It's cozy warm and was a quick and easy knit. I can wear it out on a cool day, or just around the house.
The only problem are the buttons. Well not the buttons per se, but the snaps underneath the buttons. I recently found out I am allergic to Nickel (buh bye Options interchangeable needles!) and the snaps are nickel coated. So I have to be really careful putting it on, and wash my hands after or I break out in a rash. Eventually I'll get different snaps... but we know that could be months! This was knit with Lion Brand Thick and Quick. I sort of wish I'd spent more on the yarn, but it was in stash and it's washable, which is important when you spend your days with people who rub snot on you.
Finally, I just finished Shalom this past weekend. Originally this yarn was going to be a wrap sweater, then it got stashed, then I was going to knit Dill. I cast on 3x for Dill, and each time was disappointed... then I realized that no matter what it wasn't going to look good on me. So I frogged that and cast on for Shalom. Of course I didn't bother to look at the mods anyone had made, and within moments of binding off, I realized it was horrible for me. The arm holes were way too gappy for someone as thin as I am, I looked... gaunt. Not attractive, at all. Sadly I thought the yarn would again be stashed, but then Adina mentioned that Ishi had posted great mods... and lo and behold it was exactly how I pictured this sweater looking on me.
This was knit again with stash yarn, Lion brand wool ease in Paprika. I actually like this yarn quite a bit. it's not super pilly, and for being an acrylic blend, it's pretty soft... and again with the washability feature.
I love the comfort and warmth of this little sweater. Yarn was held doubled, so it's extra cozy. The rich orange is a fantastic color on a blaze' winter day. I had planned on 3 buttons, but once I tried it on, one seemed perfect. This is just a place holder button so I can wear it. I'm searching for the perfect button! Button emporium here I come!
Now I'm working on this cozy little jacket for Ruby in the same orange as above and dark chocolate brown. I'm using a worsted wt yarn for a pattern that calls for fingering... so I'm making a 12 month size that will clearly fit her for a while. So far, it's cute! next up I'll start a February Lady Sweater for myself and some baby knitting for my dear friend Lisa. I had agreed to join my local knitting friends in a KAL to do a Hemlock Ring Blanket in the month of february, but it's not calling my name. We'll see if I can be persuaded to even buy the yarn. I'm (obviously) trying to work on a yarn stash clearing here people!
Loser. You should do the blanket. LOL
Posted by: Adina | January 20, 2009 at 03:24 PM
i can't believe you can't even muster the energy to BUY the yarn. That's the easiest part. *hangsheadinshame*
I love that paprika color, though!
Posted by: miriam | January 20, 2009 at 05:44 PM
oh gawwwd that little paprika number looks so cute on you! i like the button but i am sure there is a button out there that will please you even more. knitters amaze me. i bow to your glorious skillz. love the niece-wrap too. love it all. i'm not worthy.
Posted by: Leah | January 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM
You neeeed to knit the blanket with us.
Posted by: Joi | January 21, 2009 at 11:26 AM
That paprika sweater is perfect for you. So cute!
Posted by: Jes | January 21, 2009 at 09:58 PM