Merry, Merry, Merry
So here's the super quickie holiday knitting update: I didn't exactly finish. Hee.
I tried *really* hard, but no dice. I also tried the purple present on in the car with some bulky clothes on, and it didn't fit right, and I had a nervous breakdown and almost frogged the whole thing. Luckily, I made an emergency phone call to High Energy Jenny, who talked me down and let me know that there were ways to fix the thing. And guess what: when I got home and tried it on in front of the mirror, IT FIT FINE. Wanna see what it looked like on the recipient?
It's Tubey on Cathy!
For those who couldn't tell, it's Tubey from the Winter Knitty. It fits my sister perfectly! She really likes it, so I'm knitting away on it - I'm about 8 inches into the body now. I'm using Peruvian Alpaca from Elann.com. I got stitch gauge perfectly, and my row gauge is a tiny bit off, but so far it's working great. This yarn is soft soft soft and totally affordable.
That's not all the holiday knitting! I whipped up this headband for my sister as well:
It's Panta on Cathy!
I found this pattern on craftster.org, and it's super quick and super cute. I used some Mountain Colors yummy yarn that HEJ gave me (I also used this yarn to make a pair of fingerless gloves for my friend Roxanne and I totally forgot to take a picture. D'oh!) Here's the Panta I made for myself:
Cell phone pic taken on the road.
I used 100% acrylic (gasp!) Caron's Simply Soft, and I LOVE it. It's totally great for bedhead or bad hair days. I've been wearing the crap out of this thing. (If you google "panta headband" you will find the link to the craftster forum. Craftster.org has the best knitting forum threads!)
I don't have time for a big long holiday post with more pics-- I'll definitely be doing that this week. I have to go get ready for my trip to COLORADO!!! Whee!!! But before I go, I'll have to show you what Jacob gave me for Christmas. Here's a few hints:
It's got a macro mode.
And a black and white mode. It's in this picture!
It's a new digital camera, and it is totally awesome. I'll show you more pics later! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday with lots of family and friends.
Comments (25)
Wow! Your Tubey looks great! Love the color!! I guess I can stop worrying that I have a misshapen body and put my fear that Tubey would fit no one but me to bed already. Happy New Year!
Posted by Cassie | January 1, 2006 12:40 PM
Gah...I'm addicted to the Panta! I've knitted two of them in the last three days. You've created a monster! The Panta is fabulous!!!!
Posted by Ari | December 30, 2005 11:47 AM
I love tubey! And especially in purple! Hope you have an ace new year :)
Posted by jen | December 30, 2005 5:27 AM
YAY DIGI-CAM! that is an AWESOME gift!! You totally deserve it too!!! and Tubey is looking GOOD, girlie!
Merry christmas and happy new Year@
Posted by Lara | December 30, 2005 12:14 AM
Your Tubey looks great so far! I've just created a knit-along at http://tubeyknitalong.blogspot.com/ We're just getting started, and most of us are still in the yarn selection phase, so we'd love to have your pics and advice! Drop me a line at jmdr@mit.edu if you'd like to join.
(p.s. Danielle at http://aswiminknits.blogspot.com sent me)
Posted by Jess | December 29, 2005 3:30 PM
I have got to knit me one of those Pantas! Love em!!!!
Posted by Jill | December 29, 2005 1:00 PM
oooo pretty knitting. i've been wanting to make tubey but haven't been able to buy the yarn yet... someday soon.
That looks like an Elph, is it? If it is, it's also got cool color picture settings - like swapping colors or only having one color come up. I've got it and have so much fun playing... the macro mode is the most fun part for me though. Enjoy!
Posted by martha | December 29, 2005 8:42 AM
Great camera! That's going to be fun...
Tubey is fantastic. I love that neckline. Nicely done!
Posted by Julie | December 28, 2005 10:23 PM
Your new camera is so cool! And you have inspired me to knit tubey. I've even gone so far as to print out the pattern. Which is the first step in me not getting around to it.
Posted by Anne Marie | December 28, 2005 4:34 PM
Ooh, what camera is that? I'm looking for new ones, and you've just totally convinced me with the macro mode.
Posted by Theresa | December 28, 2005 10:29 AM
Happy holidays!
Just wondering what size you are making of Tubey and what size clothing your sister normally wears, if that's not too personal a question :)
I'm about to start my own Tubey and am wondering if I should make the small or medium size. I usually wear a medium, but my measurements are closer to the small for this pattern and I just have a hard time believing that a small would fit me!
Oh, and I got the same camera for xmas - rocks, doesn't it? :)
Posted by Jen | December 28, 2005 10:20 AM
Tubey looks divine. Great yarn idea. A belated Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by Gina | December 27, 2005 12:50 PM
Happy holidays to my favorite schmoo! And enjoy that cool cam :-)
xoxo,
B
Posted by Becky | December 27, 2005 12:32 PM
Merry Christmas! I love that camera--lucky girl. You must have been very good :)
AND now I want to make tubey since your sister looks so damned fabulous in it.
Have a fun holiday! Lots of pix please...
Posted by silvia | December 27, 2005 12:18 PM
Loooove the way tubey is lookin. How many skeins did you buy?
Posted by knittygirl214 | December 27, 2005 10:56 AM
Wonderful! (I'm still knitting my gifts)
Hope you and the pants have a wonderful terrifc new year sweets!
Posted by heather | December 27, 2005 10:30 AM
VERY COOL KNITTING! I'm only on scarves, myself, but I'm trying new things. Which camera is that? My fiance and I bought the Canon Elph Powershot SD400 and I LOVELOVELOVE it b/c it's small and easy to tote around. Hope you enjoy it!
Posted by Chaeriste | December 27, 2005 9:36 AM
tubey looks great! such a generous gift. and thanks for the yarn sub suggestion.
i have somehow missed panta over at craftster. very cute!
Posted by carrie m | December 27, 2005 7:26 AM
Your sister is so lucky :) And CUTE. She sort of reminds me of someone... Hmm. ;)
Posted by Amy | December 27, 2005 1:12 AM
I love Tubey! I want to make that for myself, but I have no idea what yarn I'd want to make it out of.
& Congratulations on the camera :) What model is it? I've been eyeing the Canon Rebel XT ("official NFL camera" hah.) but priced at $900, I won't be getting it for quite some time...I'd rather spend the money on yarn...:x
Happy Holidays!
Posted by ariane | December 27, 2005 12:25 AM
Gooooo Tubey! Gooo Carrieoke!
Posted by Leslie | December 26, 2005 11:39 PM
Everything looks great, as usual! Hope your Christmas was Merry!
Posted by Beth | December 26, 2005 5:15 PM
It fits her so well! Can't wait to see the finished Tubey. Way to GO SCHMOO!!!
Posted by Jenny | December 26, 2005 2:55 PM
Love the Tubey color. So beautious. I must make a panta as well. Great for cold ears and bad hair (I've been having a lot of both these days).
Posted by Skylar | December 26, 2005 2:40 PM
Cathy's Tubey looks fabulous! Good job, sis. And congrats on your new camera. Merry Christmas!
Posted by Karma | December 26, 2005 1:47 PM