more of the same
before the finished objects start piling up, i'd better blog about these recent knits. if they look kind of familiar, well, they are. i rarely knit the same thing twice, but sometimes, it's just necessary. i'm so pleased with both that i hardly minded at all.
first off, i tried my very best at replicating this baby sweater. my friend kept commenting on how much she loved it, and the next thing you know, she found herself knocked up pregnant. i immediately began scouring etsy, for the perfect handspun (i know, i should just get a wheel already). i was lucky enough to come across this shop, and found a close match.
the finished sweater is pretty damn close, i think:
it was another modified february baby sweater from the knitter's almanac
although i don't intentionally knit for others all that much, i do have a tendency to give my hand-knits away if someone seems to really like one i'm wearing. this was the case with my last entrelac scarf. it was all "mine, mine, mine" for about a month, then i gave it to a friend who liked it. well, i missed it. a lot. i finally found the perfect colorway that made me want to knit it all over again. this is noro silk garden #249, people. if you love earthy tones and blue, go out and buy yourself some. i used 4 balls and it's the perfect length to get all bundled up in. love.
i've cast on for a bazillion different things recently. expect a parade of finished knits to come.
Comments
I love my entrelac scarf...but I love yours just as much! What a beautiful colorway! Perfect for all. And the baby sweater is adorable!
Posted by: Christie | September 24, 2008 07:57 PM
the baby sweater makes me "aw" as much as the previous one did; it's precious. and the scarf! i want to wrap it around me and curl up with some tea and a good book.
Posted by: wendie | September 24, 2008 08:39 PM
The colors in the scarf are perfect. Makes me want to run out and buy some of the same yarn!
Posted by: Valerie | September 24, 2008 09:38 PM
I ordered some of that exact silk garden ages ago and it is taking its sweet time arriving - this is making me really wish it was here now! Your scarf is totally drool-worthy, and the baby sweater is every bit as cute as the last one. Can't wait to see the other FOs!
Posted by: claire | September 25, 2008 05:32 AM
Wow, that entrelac scarf is awesome! I'm not really into entrelac normally, but this may change now..
Posted by: Tora | September 25, 2008 05:35 AM
Both are perfect! I just love the colours of your scarf, very very beautiful.
Posted by: terhi | September 25, 2008 05:51 AM
I love both of these projects -- so beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa | September 25, 2008 07:43 AM
I want. that. scarf.
Seriously, I think that (again) your version of something will finally push me over the edge and make me cast on.
Posted by: Jessica Kaufman | September 25, 2008 07:50 AM
They are both perfect! Don't give that scarf away, no matter what, it's lovely!!
Posted by: Heidi | September 25, 2008 07:53 AM
The baby sweater is perfect! And I absolutely love the entrelac scarf...almost enough to want to give entrelac a try!
Posted by: whitney | September 25, 2008 08:20 AM
Dang, I REALLY love that scarf. Funny, I just pulled out my Lady Eleanor last night! Guess it's officially that time of year. :) Now I want some Noro! The Silk Garden really is perfect for entrelac.
Posted by: jenna | September 25, 2008 09:00 AM
that sweater is beyond cute, and i love your new scarf! i think i might even like it better than your first one. you're a good friend to give away your beloved scarf to someone just because they admired it!
Posted by: mai | September 25, 2008 09:20 AM
I love your new scarf! It's the perfect colorway, I'm feeling serious scarf envy over here but that just means I need to knit one myself! ;)
Posted by: Leah | September 25, 2008 09:48 AM
You're right about that Noro colorway! And about using handspun for a baby sweater :)
Posted by: Veronique | September 25, 2008 10:27 AM
Oh wow, your scarf is stunning. I made the huge Lady Eleanor stole a few years ago out of Noro and while it's delightful, it's rather...large. But I could totally get behind a scarfy version...I may have to be a copy cat here.
Posted by: kristin | September 25, 2008 10:41 AM
Both are lovely! Yay for fall!
Posted by: katie m. | September 25, 2008 11:53 AM
here here to casting on a bazillion things...not so much in the finishing department for me, though! i can't wait to see what you've gotten into!
did i ask if you plan on going to rhinebeck? we should meet again. at least to pet pygmy goats.
you should hold that baby while wearing the scarf . a perfect match!
Posted by: kate | September 25, 2008 12:03 PM
The scarf is beautiful! I love the colors!
Posted by: Viktoria | September 25, 2008 01:37 PM
I love those colors! I might copy that Noro color for something.
Posted by: Cassy | September 25, 2008 10:51 PM
Both are beautiful knits but the scarf is killing me with gorgeousness!!
Posted by: Allegra | September 26, 2008 02:26 AM
This baby sweater is adorable. I love it. And so is your scarf. Beautiful!
Posted by: Monika | September 26, 2008 10:27 AM
Mmmmmm, that scarf is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Dave | September 26, 2008 12:32 PM
I love the colourway you chose for your Entrelac - it's absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: rachel | September 27, 2008 03:21 AM
This is my first visit to your blog. I was drawn to it because I was a dropout from quilting school (long story). Great title. And...I love the pattern for the really warm hat!
Posted by: Trisha | September 28, 2008 10:32 AM
That baby sweater makes me want babies. Its gorgeous!
Posted by: Natalie | September 29, 2008 01:52 AM
I love this scarf, it's so beautiful. I've been thinking about knitting one for my mom for Christmas and you've just convinced me to do it! I really love the color, it's a perfect scarf for someone living in the northwest. Thanks!
Posted by: brooke | September 29, 2008 09:17 AM
i am in lurve with that scarf! it shows off the colors of the noro so well!
Posted by: Sandra | October 2, 2008 01:11 PM
I just love the yarn and the hat pattern. Lovely!
Posted by: Trish | October 4, 2008 12:04 PM