May 01, 2008
Ta Da!
Another one finished!
I'm happy with it, and Emily professes to like it. In fact, she wanted to hug it.
There's a little room in it too, in case she ever actually gains any weight, and grows around instead of up!
Specs:
Pattern: Deep Rib Sweater (Style 17) from Patons Australia book No. 1260 "Inca and Jet"
Yarn: Patons Australia Jet, a 70% Wool, 30% Alpaca Blend in Shade 12, a shade that is now sadly discontinued.
Needles: Knitpicks Nickel Plated Options, 4mm and 5mm.
I love this yarn! I made a scarf for a friend in it quite some time back, but this is the first time I've used it in a garment. It's a nice lofty yarn, knit at 16.5sts - 10cm (4"), and it knits up super quickly. I'm so impressed with it that I'm going to get some more and knit a vest for David.
I gave the whole thing a bath in some "Soak" before I seamed it, and I'm pretty impressed with the "Soak" too! I used a sample pack of "Flora", and it smelt heavenly, and the knitting is lovely and even softer now.
Something gorgeous arrived in today's mail, and I'm itching to cast on.
It's the kit for the "Magic Carpet Ride" Scarf from The Woolen Rabbit. Isn't it gorgeous? I'm not usually much into oranges or browns, but this colourway is called "Moroccan Spice", and it's beautiful. I can highly recommend Kim's service, the kit arrived in just over two weeks from the USA, and shipping was exceptionally reasonable.
I'm dying to cast on, but I have to be strong, and wait at least until I get some beads. I'm really trying to wait until I finish something else I started last week.
An Aran Scarf in Sublime Yarns "Cashmere Merino Silk Aran". This stuff is gorgeous, too. Perfect for a scarf, not a hint of scratchiness at all, and the perfect colour to go with my new red winter coat!
Comments
Wow - great knitting all round! Jumper is great, scarf is gorgeous (I have some the same which I'm also going to do a cabled scarf with) and that shawl kit looks fabulous - the colour is divine!
Posted by: Rose Red at May 1, 2008 10:16 PMYour daughter is such a doll!!
I love the Aran scarf - very classy!
Posted by: becky c. at May 1, 2008 11:07 PMLooking good - DD and the jumper!
The scarf looks great too.
She and the sweater looks gorgeous!
Posted by: Marika at May 1, 2008 11:29 PMThe deep rib sweater is lovely ... Emily looks great in it!
Love the new shawl pattern too.
I always love to look at your knitting. You do devine work!
Posted by: Chery at May 2, 2008 12:03 AMEm looks fabulous in the sweater!
Posted by: Wool Winder at May 2, 2008 12:14 AMShe looks gorgeous! What lovely photos!
Posted by: amandaj at May 2, 2008 12:18 AMIt looks fabulous on her!
Posted by: Fiona Bun at May 2, 2008 05:12 AMEm looks great! Love that kit, I have stopped myself from getting it as I have too many lace projects planned. I also love the aran scarf.
Posted by: Suzanne at May 2, 2008 10:44 AMI love Em's new sweater. The color is beautiful too. I just saw some of that Soak at the fabric shop this morning. Perhaps I need to try some out.
Posted by: sue at May 2, 2008 11:47 AMsoak is magical . i bought a bottle of flora from the loopy ewe. it makes everything so soft.
Posted by: diane at May 2, 2008 12:23 PMEm looks fantastic in the sweater! I got the magic carpet ride too, but I'm forcing myself to finish the bee shawl first.
Posted by: Madame Purl at May 2, 2008 01:58 PMemily has grown into a beautiful young woman!
Posted by: marti at May 2, 2008 05:05 PMEm's jumper looks great, it looks like she really loves it, so does that mean she might actually wear it a few times...haha.
The aran scarf is lovely, I love cables and the colour of your new yarn is gorgeous.
Posted by: Anne at May 3, 2008 10:19 AMWhat a beautiful sweater! Of course, Em is just the best model. She is so beautiful and adorable!!
Posted by: Wanda at May 4, 2008 04:31 AMMy friend Chantal bought both the Magic Carpet and the Arabian Days, Moroccan Nights kits and I spent a good 10 minutes just fondling the yarn from both kits - so squishy and lovely! It will be beautiful, both kits!
(Thanks for making me feel so much better about my mum, too :)
Posted by: Andrea at May 4, 2008 01:41 PMEm sweater looks fantastic on her. You have your hands full blocking all the boys away!
Posted by: KSee at May 5, 2008 01:08 AMHello, gosh, haven't you been busy! I love the sweater for your daughter, and the socks and sweater for David. The cable scarf looks wonderful and it took me a second to realise why you were knitting scarves (Oh I can be so thick at times) I think it was the use of the word "eisteddfodd" which is a Welsh word, that confused me!
Anyway, glad to see you are all well. xx
Posted by: angie at May 6, 2008 03:07 PMYum that paper bag sure did look tasty through a bunny's eyes!
Posted by: Rachael at May 7, 2008 02:40 PMThat jumper looks fantastic! I really like the scarf too....it's been nice catching up on your blog - very inspiring, I wish I had more time to knit or maybe that I could knit faster!
Posted by: Rebecc at May 8, 2008 10:04 AM
Em does the best catalogue modelling shots!!!
Posted by: 2paw at May 1, 2008 10:14 PMThe Magic Carpet Ride looks beautiful, and very spicy!!!