since we last spoke...
i still haven't smoked (almost 4 months, hooray!),
i got a part-time job at my favorite yarn store. i love it, though i'm not sure the customers really love my constant insistence that they check gauge. people, i say these things because i love you.
i went to rhinebeck and saw lots of friends
oh, and i finished a new pattern!
it's a top-down, round yoke cardigan with puckered yoke details. it's knit is the lovely madelinetosh tosh merino and is just the kind of sweater i love to wear; simple, with one nice detail. i hope you'll love to wear it too.
you can buy the pattern on ravelry today and after that it will be available for purchase at the madelinetosh site.
i'm two inches away from finishing my 17th sweater this year. the good news is, this one is just for me. i'll be back in a few days with the details.
Comments
17th sweater this year!!?? Woman you are a machine.
I absolutely adore that new sweater pattern. I love the round yoke, top button cardis because they can be worn by big busted women (a hem) without making you look like a circus tent.
And 4 months! Totally awesome. So proud. :)
Posted by: Em | October 26, 2009 09:29 PM
Super congrats on 4 months smoke free! And I love the sweater pattern :)
Posted by: kala | October 26, 2009 09:38 PM
You are PROLIFIC!! This cardi is so nice!! My next project!
Posted by: Chantal Boucher | October 26, 2009 09:51 PM
Congratulations on kicking the habit for 4 months now already!
Great looking sweater. :)
17 this year... WOW!
Posted by: Renee | October 26, 2009 10:09 PM
That's really lovely! The design and the beautiful color are both winners!
Posted by: grumperina | October 26, 2009 10:39 PM
Well done for blogging! I really do love that cardi!...so happy I get to be one of your friends:)
Posted by: Gudrun | October 26, 2009 11:13 PM
The sneak peek of the sweater looks great!
Congrats on the non-smoking, too :)
Posted by: Mildawg | October 27, 2009 01:32 AM
Oh, I am so jealous that you are working at WEBS. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE WEBS. I'll have to say hello to you next time I am there which is only about 3 times a year as I'm up in Vermont. Now, does this mean you have to change the title of your blog?....lol.
Posted by: Joansie | October 27, 2009 09:29 AM
oh my - if i didn't have two projects i just HAVE to finish for deadlines, i would drop everything and knit. this. right. now.
Posted by: marri | October 27, 2009 09:48 AM
oh!! I love that sweater! Great work. :)
Posted by: lauren | October 27, 2009 10:21 AM
Gorgeous new pattern, and looks like you had lots of fun at Rhinebeck!!
Posted by: Julie | October 27, 2009 12:45 PM
i love the new sweater! it's a gorgeous pattern. and dude, 17 sweaters in 2009? holy fast knitter!
i'm so bummed i didn't see you at rhinebeck :( booo
Posted by: mai | October 27, 2009 01:25 PM
hey, i took that picture!
and i'm loving working with you! so glad you're enjoying it, too.
Posted by: elisabeth | October 27, 2009 06:31 PM
Congrats on the new design and the no smoking!!
Posted by: Melissa | October 27, 2009 07:18 PM
The pattern is 100% win; still can't believe I didn't see you at Rhinebeck:(
Posted by: Heather | October 28, 2009 10:15 AM
You are such a rockstar. Looks like life is good right now. :)
Posted by: jenna | October 28, 2009 11:45 AM
You are a MACHINE! I love your new sweater pattern. Congrats on the new job!
Posted by: hadley | October 28, 2009 09:27 PM
You are a MACHINE! I love your new sweater pattern. Congrats on the new job!
Posted by: hadley | October 28, 2009 09:28 PM
Wow, that's a ton of sweaters! I absolutely adore your newest one here. Hooray for yokes!
Posted by: whitney | October 29, 2009 11:38 AM
A Question for you: I bought teinted yarn similar to yours for your new pattern - I really like it - I could not find the Madelinetosh here in Quebec. At the shop, they told me to work with two balls, alternating the yarn every two rows, for the color melting. Do you do that? the yarn look quite similar to my eyes ...and I'm a little lazy, I don't feel like carrying two balls... What do you think?
Posted by: Chantal Boucher | October 29, 2009 07:40 PM
Great sweater! and lovely yarn. 17th sweater? WOW! That's amazing!
Posted by: christie | October 30, 2009 01:40 PM
Your newest sweater leaves me feeling a combination of awe and envy. And 17 sweaters! I've been working on the same sweater since last February (have finished various other smaller knitted projects, but still)! And working in a tarn store - please, may I live vicariously through you?
Posted by: Erin | November 2, 2009 12:35 AM
Excellent sweater! Gorgeous colors.
I just want you to know that you're quitting smoking inspired me to quit too. I was mainly a social smoker, but the time came. The wheezing sucks. I'm taking at least 3 friends with me! I'm on day 19... Congrats on your success!
Posted by: Cassy | November 19, 2009 01:09 PM
I just want to say congrats on quitting smoking. I have put cigarettes down now for five years. It was the toughest thing I ever gave up, and knitting saved my life during the process. Don't go back. I didn't quit until I had already gotten Emphysema and it doesn't have to happen to you. Your sweaters are lovely. God bless and stay well, S.
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