Now the temperatures start to be normal again and fall will come finally to this part of the world it is time for some cold weather gear.
First up the the February Lady Sweater that is finished for a month now but I just now came around for pictures. I started this back in April but had to frog the yoke due to me having the oldest version of the pattern and nothing worked. After it was done it had to be reblocked because it blocked out way to big the first time. The second time I tried the handwash setting on the washing machine and dried it outside and it came out perfect. I already wore it a couple of times teaching and I know it will be a staple this winter.
Pattern: February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne
Yarn: Cascade Sierra in Blue
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Second is the Malabrigo Sweater. Loosely based on the V-Neck from Stefanie Japels “Fitted Knits”.
After knitting the ribbed body and trying it on I decided that I don’t like it and frogged it and redid the body section in plain stockinette with a wide rib band at the end. The collar just didn’t want to work for me so I improvised and I like how it turned out – I don’t look good in V-Necks anyways. I love the sweater. the yarn is amazing – so soft – I think I can wear it without something underneath. And who knows me knows I am very sensitive to any type of wool. But first it needs to get a bit colder.
On the needles right now is Damson from Ysolda’s new fabulous collection “Whimsical Little Knits 2″. I love the pattern and I am doing it in Patons Bamboo Silk – a very nice soft yarn that works perfect for a little shawlette like that. Unfortunately I didn’t buy enough yarn and need to go back to Dodge and buy some more, maybe next week.
Also in the works is another Meret – I promised Julia I will make her a hat and the last time we were in Lawrence she picked some very pretty Green Dream in Color Classy. The yarn is great (and I would use it more, it’s just a bit pricey for me) and I love love love the color. The Pattern is very nice and well written and it is a quick knit.
For future plans: I will make myself the Owls sweater – again in Malabrigo – that I will order once we get paid next week. I haven’t decided on the color yet but I am actually thinking grey – I know totally not my color but I think it will look good in grey.
I also need to make a pink scarf for one of the nieces. I have no Idea what, so if anyone knows a great pattern for a 5 year old – please tell me!!!
I think also to make Mama either another Lady Sweater or something along the line of Shalom – But this won’t happen until next year I think – we’ll see.
