in progress
oops, fell off the face of the earth for a minute there, sorry!
thanks so much for all the lovely comments on my last entry. you really know how to make a sweater feel loved! but really, all those positive words came at a time when i was feeling a little low and uninspired, and they gave me a virtual kick in my knitting ass.
so, what i've been up to since then is writing patterns. really. one, which i can't show you just yet, will be showing up in classic elite's web-letter in just over a month. if you're interested, you can subscribe to it here.
i've also been working on a pattern for my garter-yoked cardigan. since i'm kind of a seat-of-your-pants knitter, i usually cast on with an idea, but really no plan. if i don't take decent notes, i'm really struggling to figure out when and where i did what. this time, i'm re-knitting the sweater, but i'm attempting to write the pattern first, so i can also be test-knitting it as i go. the yarn i'm using is some beautiful beaverslide mctaggart tweed in a lovely pink, called "cutthroat trout".
i've also been carrying around this sock in my tote bag for what seems like forever. it's the child's first sock in shell pattern from knitting vintage socks. the yarn is some gorgeous merino sock from mamablue. i think this "mermaid" colorway is a great match for the shell pattern, but man, am i burnt out on socks. i'm only really knitting this one when i'm needing a break from my other projects.
the stitch pattern is one that is really easy to remember, so when i was asked to knit a spring hat for my great aunt, i decided to use it. i really love how it came out, although it's much too small for me, it's just perfect for her.
i'm making 2 other hats like this now. one is just a larger one, seen above, to fit me. the other is slouchier and has a slightly different stitch pattern. i'm having to do a lot of ripping and re-knitting on that one at the moment, but i'm sure it'll be finished pretty soon.
tomorrow i'm heading to mass sheep and wool for a little while. it's my first time going, so i'm not sure what to expect. unfortunately, i messed up my knee this week and i'm really not supposed to be skipping through fields and such, but i'm making an exception.
Comments
oh I've fallen in love with that Beaverslide - I had to favorite it in Ravelry so I don't forget. Can't wait to see the Classic Elite pattern. Love the 2 FOs! I like seeing how different the stitch pattern looks on the two different objects.
Posted by: lekkercraft | May 23, 2008 02:42 PM
love your beaverslide. i've worked with several of their yarns and am always delighted with their colorways. that pink is so nice, especially with the dots of yellow!
Posted by: rebecca | May 23, 2008 02:45 PM
ohhh...so many things to be excited about! i can't wait to see what you come up with or the newsletter (and get my paws on that garter sweater pattern!)
Posted by: kate | May 23, 2008 03:50 PM
Love all those colors.... Is it time for winter sweaters yet?
Posted by: Katja Broddesson | May 23, 2008 04:15 PM
ooh - i'd love to see a pattern for that garter-yoke cardigan. all your other projects look pretty good too - i am also working on the shell socks but not that excited about them lately.
the tweed is pretty - but reminds me more of salmon than trout - look forward to seeing the finished project!
Posted by: k | May 23, 2008 06:17 PM
I love your garter yoke cardigan. Are you planning on posting the pattern for free or listing it for sale some place?
Posted by: Jackie | May 23, 2008 06:46 PM
oooh, i'm glad you're writing a pattern for that garter stitch cardigan! i would love to make that one day.
Posted by: gleek | May 24, 2008 03:52 PM
Oh, congrats on the forthcoming patterns--that's great! I, of course, am anxiously awaiting your yoke cardigan pattern.
Even if you're not feeling it, the sock is lovely. That stitch pattern translates nicely into a hat, too.
Posted by: femiknitter | May 24, 2008 04:06 PM
Yaay! Thanks for writing up the garter pattern! I'm glad we could all be such a source of inspiration for you...you really are very talented at sweater design, and it's great that you've decided to write patterns!
Posted by: Janice | May 25, 2008 06:51 AM
Yay for pattern writing! Go you.
And I know there's much more going on in this post, but I cannot keep my mind from straying back to that Mermaid colorway. Love.
Posted by: pamela wynne | May 25, 2008 11:29 PM
Congrats on getting published!!
Posted by: Veronique | May 27, 2008 09:44 AM
Everything looks lovely, and congrats on the pattern!
Posted by: Amy | May 27, 2008 01:03 PM
Congratulations on the published pattern! And now I must go ponder the phrase "cutthroat trout"...
Posted by: jenna | May 27, 2008 01:44 PM
I love the colors of both of the hats! And yeah, that sweater is pretty great! I definitely want to knit one of those up!
Posted by: Paige | May 28, 2008 09:05 PM
I'm so excited you are writing up the pattern! This sweater is at the top of my queue. I am sure you'll have a flood of orders once it is available.
Posted by: Heather | May 29, 2008 11:26 AM
Yesss!! I can't wait for the pattern for this cardigan. And now also for the mystery pattern - how exciting!
Posted by: Claire | May 30, 2008 03:27 PM
Gorgeous socks! I can't wait to see your pattern!
Posted by: Casey | June 9, 2008 11:16 AM
I am so glad you are writing the pattern of the yoke sweater, it is the most amazing one I have ever seen! I want to knit it SO much!!!! Tks a lot! Congratulations for your knittings, they are all wonderful!
Posted by: Patricia Fontes | July 3, 2008 10:00 PM