Did you know I also have a wedding blog?
Well this is the perfect time to go visit because I am running a promo and giveaway!
Sweater news: Flashdance is going great. So great that I knit 2 inches beyond the shoulder seam. The great thing about stockinette stitch is that it's so mindless. The bad thing about stockinette stitch is that it's so mindless.
Now that I've got those socks finally finished, I've turned my sights back onto sweaters. It has been annoying hot lately so I've had to be a bit more careful in my project selection. After some rummaging in the stash and queue, I've ended up with this:
And this:
The pattern is a free one from Vogue called Off the Shoulder Pullover and the yarn is Rowan Wool Cotton in a color called Billberry fool. I figure a cotton blend for a roomy shoulder baring sweater will be appropriate enough for an England summer. The combination of the color and pattern intrigues me and I'm hoping I can pull off the Flashdance flashback that I'm anticipating will result.
Slight alteration to the pattern already: I'm doing the 1x1 ribbing as a twisted rib. I've already done 3" of it but I need to do 8". I'll let you know if end up regretting my modification and stab my eyes out.
I think many of you share my fantasies of starting up your own business, preferably doing something crafty. But then a lot of things stop us. Time is precious, families are growing, jobs are demanding, it's a scary scary step.
So I wanted to introduce my friend Angelina who has taken that admirable leap in starting her own little venture, Angelina Fong Designs! I've known Angelina since college (and she's also going to be one of my bridesmaids!) and I've always known her inject style in her crafty projects. She's so multitalented dabbling in painting, sewing, and crochet (she just knit her first pair of socks too!).
I am especially pleased that I can share a great offer from her! For the month of June you can use the code "MIMSIE" to get 15% off your total order. (You will be refunded via PayPal promptly after checkout). IN ADDITION to that, everyone who purchases an item will be entered into a drawing to win a 18"x18" pillow.
Go to her blog for more details! Even if you do not purchase anything at this time I'm sure she would also appreciate a few words of encouragement.
So I finished these on the day I last posted about them.
And then it was days later before it was nice enough outside to take a picture.
And it's again days later before I post a million pictures of them up on the blog.
Because for heaven's sake, i think we all deserve it.
Is it a problem when I browse through my never-ending Ravelry list and I think to myself "I shouldn't purge this list. Maybe my kids will want to knit these things and it will be good that I saved them the trouble of finding these nice patterns."
It should be noted that that I currently do not have any kids.
As busy as our Boston/Ny trip was, I was able to make some progress on the Paraphernalia socks:
By the way, the second one has NOT been a breeze. This shot was taken after I ripped back about 2 inches because I belatedly realized I didn't decrease enough times along the gusset before continuing on the foot. Regardless, I still find the socks charming and I can't wait to finish them so I can put them on my feet and combat the bitter May rain sweeping through the backyard.
Behold! The humbling power of knitting!
After a month, 3 heel do-overs, numerous cable mis-crossings I'm finally groping my way towards trying to remember the kitchener stitch.
But it IS lovely.
Dangit! AND I've put it on the wrong foot!
