June 4, 2007

Trellis

Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Worsted in Grass
Needles: Size 7
Pattern: Trellis, from Knitty

Standing!

I made the small body and the large sleeves (don't ask) and you can see in the pictures that BHS needed the sleeves rolled up. So, my recommendation would be to make the matching size sleeves and body. Duh.

This yarn is super soft, and only gets softer with machine washing. I made a Picovoli in this yarn, and pilling has been pretty minimal for me after several washings. I think this is a great yarn for baby clothes.

The buttons were purchased at The Point NYC and a close-up can be seen here on my Flickr account.

BHS says:

I am so stylish in my new sweater!
And also, pffffbbbttt.

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April 30, 2007

Bellini Shawl

Yarn: Morehouse Merino Triple Skein
Needles: Size 10 circs
Pattern: Bellini Shawl from Morehouse

It's about time I took at picture of this.

and here's the wingspan shot:

It doesn't exactly match my pink tank top and olive green pajama pants, but I still love it! It's the Bellini Shawl from Morehouse, exactly as written. Right in time for the super hot weather. Ha.

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April 4, 2007

Forecast

Yarn: Elann Baby Cashmere (Doubled)
Needles: Size 6 and 8 circs
Pattern: Forecast, by Stefanie Japel
Mods: I used the fabulous mods by Winnie - make the sleeve ribbing start at the elbow. I also made the bottom ribbing MUCH longer. And, finally, I ditched the bobbles all together and did a nine-stitch cable instead.

Sorry for the dorky pictures.

Here's what I like about it: the sleeves are the perfect length (I like mine a *little* bit long, and snug); the longer ribbing hits at just the right place. The yarn is soft and warm, and the color is lovely.

Yeah, I could've cropped this, but then you wouldn't get to see
my awesome back porch. YAYAY porch.

Here's what I don't like about my version: The collar doesn't really stand up the way it should. My cables are a bit wonky in places, and it WON'T BUTTON. Remember the pretty black vintage buttons? Not happening. I sewed them on, and the thing wouldn't stay buttoned. My Forecast is destined to be an open sweater. Maybe I can do one toggle thingy at the waistline...

Oh, Forecast. Don't be so difficult.

The Pants thinks it's totally weird. I think his exact words were, "It looks like a roman column." Ha! I can see that. The truth is this: I didn't really have gauge, which explains why the thing won't shut. (I also know this is a recurring theme on my blog. Stop looking at me like that!)

I do like it! I'm just not, like, TOTALLY overwhelmed with love for this sweater. It probably doesn't help that it's knit with a cashmere-wool blend and I've got the AC cranked in my house. It's supposed to get colder this weekend -- not that I want the cold back -- but maybe I'll get another chance to wear it. It has served me well so far as the sweater that I throw on when my shoulders are cold. I had just imagined as a fabulous fitted sweater that would MAKE an outfit, ya know?

So, my advice to future Forecasters: GET GAUGE. Like you need me to tell you that. or at least, get gauge if you want a sweater that you can close.

Okay, I guess I love it. Mostly.

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March 11, 2007

Anemoi Mittens

Yarn: Knitpicks Palette
Needles: 2.5 dpns
Pattern: Eunny's Anemoi Mittens

And then there were two.

Closer.

A pair!

And now they're blocking.

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January 24, 2007

Endpaper Mitts

Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fine
Needles: size 3 circs
Pattern: Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang

My First Endpaper Mitts. Certainly not my last.

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December 23, 2006

Roxanne's Christmas Scarf

Yarn: Manos Del Uruguay, Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool and Rowan Kidsilk Haze held together
Needles: Denise Interchangeables, size 15
Pattern: The Purl Scarf in Last Minute Knitted Gifts