fad-classic
unless i change my mind at the last minute and designate it as evening wear, fad-classic is destined for the dye pot. what may be a subtle color difference at night, is unfortunately glaringly obvious on a sunny day. it's too bad, cause i kinda like it.

details:
pattern: fad-classic from knit and tonic
yarn: tahki cotton classic, 4.5 skeins, dark grey, 2 different dye lots, wahhhh
needles: denise circs, size 6, inox us4 for ribbing
i knit the 34" size and followed the pattern exactly until under the bust, then winged it, increase/decrease wise, for no particular reason. i just have a short attention span for following patterns. i think i made it longer than it was supposed to be, but that's a good thing. it fits snug, and i think that's a good thing also.
i started the embossed leaves socks from the winter 2005 IK this weekend. i'm using this koigu:

i'm only on the twisted rib at the moment, and i think i'm going to finish the lace tank before i jump into the lace portion of the sock. unfortunately i've had one of those one-eye headaches since yesterday, not exactly conducive to knitting, or anything i like to do for that matter, except going to bed. goodnight!
Comments
Dude, the fad classic is so hot! And I love that Koigu...such a perfect color. Hope you feel better.
Posted by: tracy | August 7, 2006 10:23 PM
It looks awesome on you. I love what you paired it with, too.
Posted by: Jenna | August 8, 2006 07:29 AM
It looks really fabulous, I love the color
Posted by: fluttercrafts | August 21, 2006 02:20 PM
Hi! Glad you're back. (I couldn't comment on or link to the extended new entry..hm...)I found your site when living in CO last year (I am an Amherst, MA native) and have been hooked ever since. You were the reason why I chose 3/2 pearl cotton for my orangina!! Your new sweater is gorgeous. (And Thanks for the nice comments about my FOs!) -kate (zeitgeist yarns).
p.s. on an odd note, I am currently IN knitting school. (Or I just started a m.s. in knitwear design degree....we'll see how it goes.)
Posted by: Kate | September 6, 2006 01:55 PM
I agree with the other Jenna---I love the shirt underneath! It looks perfect with the Fad Classic. Nice work!
Posted by: jenna | September 7, 2006 05:06 PM