y'all, it is COLD. I am wearing two knits right now: Forecast and my mini-Clapotis. It's not supposed to be quite this cold yet - I was hoping for a few more weeks of mid-sixties, slightly windy, brisk weather, but it looks like we might be heading right for the chilly weather. oh, well.

At least I have some knits to wear! I just taught a knitting class at my yarn store - Getting Started Sweater Knitting - and I brought some of the sweaters I'd knitted to show different shapes and construction. It made me realize that I've knit a bunch of frakkin' sweaters that I totally ignore. So I got them out of the back of the closet, and I'm actually going to WEAR them. I know, it's crazy....

Speaking of sweaters, I've been working on a new one! It's Lily from Twist Collective. I've been reading Marnie's blog for a long time, and I think she is super talented (and also funny and awesome in general). I always love the beautiful shaping in her knit designs, so I was super excited to knit this. and I have not been disappointed. This is a GREAT pattern - super detailed, and the shaping is so clever and looks awesome. I did omit the bobbles, although admittedly, now that I've seen a bunch of version on Ravelry, I probably would've been okay keeping them, because they blend into the lace pattern very nicely.

see that pretty side shaping? LOVE.

I've finished the knitting up to the armpits, and now I've put the body aside and I'm working on the sleeves. This pattern is so fun to knit - I've got the lace part memorized now, so I just have to make sure that I'm keeping track of my increases and I'm good to go. I was hoping to have it finished by SAFF this weekend, but I'm not sure if I'll have time - this week has already been so. busy.

I have another FO - a sewing FO! I made a skirt!

and it fits!

I used the skirt pattern from the fabulous Sew U book from Built by Wendy, and it went pretty well. It was a good project to see what my sewing machine can do - I used the zipper foot, the overedge foot, the blind hem foot, and in general got pretty comfortable with my machine. I also managed to break a needle in half (o hai). But I'm getting better.

Now, I'm working on some pants for Jacob for Halloween. We've thought about Halloween in advance this year and our costumes require much preparation...more to come on that. I also want to try and make this kickass dress that I saw on Amber's flickr photostream. We'll see if I can actually do it.

In non-crafty but still awesome news, yesterday was me and Jacob's first anniversary! I can't believe it's been a year.

old married couple.

Happy anniversary to my schmoo. I love you!

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