Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Twisted V Pullover


I finished this sweater in record time. The pattern is in Simple Style by Ann Budd. It is my first long sleeved pullover. I was attracted to the pattern after my good friend, Judy Pearce, told me about it and said " I think this pattern would look good on you". The pattern was easy, no side seams. Did have to pay attention to the chart for the ribbed shaping. The V neck is a bit deep. I may add a few rows before decreasing next time. I used Knit Picks DK City Tweed in the colorway, Enchanted. It is a pretty forest green with lots of tweedy specks. Really liked the yarn. It called for 8 skeins, I used 7, with a bit leftover. Knitted the 34-36 bust size. It fits great, maybe a bit too great. Hugs the curves you might say. I would make this again, but maybe add a few inches in length, adjust the neck decreases, but definitely make again. I love the DK weight. I may have hubby take a photo of me wearing it, you'll get a better idea on the fit.

Coventry's Doll



This weekend we are going to Nebraska to celebrate Coventry's third birthday. I had asked my daughter, Jennifer, what I could bring back from our Rhine cruise trip last month. She said, "Mom, they have the nicest dolls in Germany, I think Covey would love a doll for her birthday." So, while on our trip we came across a perfect Gotz doll. Only about 14 inches, but she is adorable with the same blue eyes as Coventry. I picked up a few doll clothes on the trip for the doll. I know that half the fun of having a baby doll at that age is the dressing and undressing of the doll. Then I came across a little poncho pattern to knit. Fits the doll great. Now I am working on a baby doll blanket. Will try and take photos on the trip of Coventry and her "new baby".

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Wine socks


These are the socks I was knitting on the river cruise we took down the Rhine in Germany. I call them my "wine socks" because of the color and because while I was knitting them we passed on vineyard after another. Have not knitted socks in awhile and it was a great vacation project to bring. Everyone is so impressed to see someone knit socks.

Valour


I bought the yarn at Stitchin Den at Estes Park last month. Fell in love with the colors. The yarn is Colourscape and the pattern is Valor. It called for 4 skeins of yarn but I got away with three, and at 23.95 a skein, I will be happy to take one back and get store credit. I am not sure if I like it that well or not. It was easy and fast but I think I will stay away from bulky yarn for awhile. Right now I am working on DK weight yarn and I like the look better. I opted not to put the button and the crochet loop on it but secure it with a shawl pin instead.