Line by line
On Sunday I finally picked up this mess and finished fixing it. It’s now messy but the stitches are all (I think!) in the right places and blocking is particularly magical with Shetland wool so I’m not too worried. More importantly I feel like I’m finally making progress and I’m past the 350 st long rows. Yes the dressform is looking a little stretched out, this isn’t for me. I really should have shortened the dressform too, the recipient is 5′ (3 and a half inches shorter than me) and short waisted so the cardigan will look longer on her. There is a lot less shaping in this than I usually do, I don’t have accurate measurements or any idea of what kind of fit she will want so I went with the safe option of doing a nice adjustable wrap design. There is a little waist shaping, but to be honest it’s more to give the impression of shaping than anything else.
Yesterday someone amazing came to stay with me. Meet Penelope Pirate, created by the wonderfully talented Emily (aka the Black Apple). Thankyou so much :) I adore her. These pictures don’t do her justice but it’s getting dark. Actually it’s been dark all day. I had a class on the 13th floor and it was like being inside a cloud.
I’m looking forward to finding her an extra special place to sit in my new flat. On Friday, squeeee!
Remember my decision to work for 6 hours every weekday? Well maybe you remember my crafty incentives for doing so. Turns out that probably isn’t enough work. Yesterday I spent 7 hours reading The Egoist by George Meredith (which I’m suprisingly kind of enjoying) and read a quarter of the book. Here is my more visible progress.
My new reading knee socks. At this rate I’ll be doing a pair of socks a week. Which isn’t a bad idea given the weather. This looks like a funny long footed sock, but don’t worry I’m going to do an afterthought heel. I thought it would be cute in the stripes and most importantly didn’t interrupt my reading / knitting momentum. You can just see the 1 row of pink where I’ll insert the heel.
I’m just up to the dart shaping, and better get back to my reading. (I’ve been at uni all day, so haven’t actually done anything to it since yesterday).
Before I dissapear though, I thought you might be interested in knowing that Yarn Forward is out! I think Kerrie said she’s sent all the pre-orders and subscriptions out and I’m hoping to get my copy in the next few days. If you haven’t pre-ordered it you can buy it from Hipknits and I think it’s going to be quite widely available in shops soon. But if you go look at Hipknits you can see the cover - which means you get a little peek at my design :) Exciting stuff! Ok, back to work for me.
Posted: October 17th, 2006 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 13
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Comment from stacey
Time: October 17, 2006, 6:36 pm
The wrap sweater is very pretty - that style is flattering on almost everyone. What an adorable pirate!!!
That is so neat you can knit and read at the same time - I’m hoping to eventually be able to do that and knit some simple socks - I love multi-tasking!
Comment from nush
Time: October 17, 2006, 6:39 pm
Mm, nice. I love the sock, very autumnal. And what great news about Yarn Forward; I’ll have to get hold of a copy.
By the way, SPS#2 (with the interview) should be coming out next month, just so you know the state of things.
Comment from Lesa
Time: October 17, 2006, 9:36 pm
As a graduate student, I want to know where you find the time to craft at all and go to school? I am lucky to get any crafting done when I have so much reading to do.
I always have a pair of socks with me to work on. I guess that is why I get so many socks made, but most of my sweaters are sleeping in my WIP basket at home.
I do have a hubby and two kids, not to mention the dog and two cats. Maybe that is why I never get anything done.
Comment from Leah
Time: October 18, 2006, 3:31 am
Penelope is so amazing!! Emily does the best work huh!
I love how your knee highs are shaping up! I just finished a pair myself!
Comment from Tricia
Time: October 18, 2006, 7:49 pm
That cardigan is lovely, could you tell me where the pattern is from, or if it is your own, do you have any plans on selling it??
Comment from pav
Time: October 18, 2006, 8:49 pm
I saw your article in Yarn Forward at one of the stands the Ally Pally knitting and stitching show but haven’t read it yet - looks good though.
Comment from potikare
Time: October 19, 2006, 7:22 am
those are all looking very good, and won’t you just show us the ’snow white’ on a real model?
Comment from emily
Time: October 19, 2006, 2:55 pm
any plans for writing up the wrap cardi?
looks v. nice– like the detail along the hem and the stitch pattern
Comment from Pigwotknits
Time: October 20, 2006, 9:40 am
My Yarn Forward arrived yesterday and I love love LOVE Ariel, it’s beautiful! Well done you!
Comment from Katie
Time: October 22, 2006, 10:49 pm
The wrap is going to be beautiful! I love your choice of colors in the socks, too.
Comment from clementine
Time: October 24, 2006, 3:38 am
Everyone at my SnB has been loving Snow White. i love that kind of neckline, it’s so flattering. if you ever decide to post the pattern, i will certainly buy it (although i am still being really slack with Matilda Jane!).
hope the big move goes well! x
Comment from emily
Time: October 28, 2006, 6:28 am
oh, you! :)
she looks so very happy sitting pretty in her new home.
Your blog is completely lovely, by the way!
xoxo
Comment from Zoe
Time: November 9, 2006, 2:56 pm
Random comment from an ocaisional reader: You have the Pictorial Guide to Modern Home Knitting too?? I’m rather fond of that book.
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