May 29, 2011
No pink....
Guys, the pink is done! All done!
Of course, having tracked down the prized seventh skein of Spud & Chloe Sweater, I didn't need it. I finished The Very Pink Jumper on the train on Tuesday morning, and had the tiniest bit leftover.
But done it is, blocked and all, just not yet modelled.
More pinkness, the Akomeogi socks are finally done, after 9 months on the needles.
Specs:
Pattern: Akomeogi socks by Kristi Geraci
Yarn: Wendy "Happy", Bamboo/Nylon blend sock yarn. A gift for my birthday last year from the lovely DrK. Appropriate, given my next birthday comes this week! (It's a big one, I don't want it!)
Needles: First sock, 2.5mm on the leg, 2mm on the foot, second one, 2mm all the way. Yes, I am an idiot.
Mods: None. I have no explanation for why they took so long. The sock love has left the building, I fear. No doubt it's a temporary thing, but the mojo is no more for socks. I just couldn't feel the love for these. Love the pattern, love the yarn, no idea what happened.
But I have made a super quick leftovers project this week to make up for it.
Stripey mitts for a little friend of mine. They're leftovers from a teacosy that had been looking at me for a while. Inspiration struck, and in no time flat, I had a little pair of fingerless mitts. I hope to have modelled pics soon, and I hope they're liked!
And my new big one, now that The Very Pink one is off the needles?
The appropriately named "Fancy" by Erika Knight, from Rowan 49. I am smitten. The stitch pattern has me completely enamoured.
And frankly, what's not to love about Kidsilk Haze?
Posted by Donna at May 29, 2011 04:23 PMComments
All the knitting has turned out wonderful and beautifully blocked but as for that Fancy - love it ! the stitch pattern has got me smitten, I may have to steal it from you ;D
Posted by: 1funkyknitwit at May 29, 2011 07:46 PMOh that Fancy is gorgeous! Love, love the stitch pattern. I'm going to have to track down some kid silk haze, I've never seen it in person before.
Posted by: Melissa at May 29, 2011 08:32 PMMy goodness, Donna! That blue is beautiful...I have to look up the pattern. They look like the sweetest little forget-me-nots. You do the very nicest work. Have a wonderful day :)
Love,
Amy
That Rowan is gorgeous. Glad you had enough to finish the sweater. I finished one Friday night with about 12 inches left. It's cropped a little more than I'd like but I wanted it done.
I like the socks, they are cute. And the mitts are a great transition from pink to your new blue project.
Posted by: Suzanne at May 30, 2011 10:26 AMi cant believe how gorgeous that Fancy is. so so beautiful. and a gorgeous colour, even if its not pink. the Very Pink looks great tho, and i bet its going to be nice on too.
Posted by: drk at May 30, 2011 11:12 AMOoh very pretty socks. Just finished in time for you to start something new in your birthday week. Love the new knit, just beautiful although Kidsilk Haze would make me itch like crazy. Those little mitts look very sweet too. Have a great birthday Donna!
Posted by: sue at May 30, 2011 12:38 PMYou have been busy. I love the pink cardigan & I am sure it will look great on you. The stitch pattern on Fancy is really interesting & pretty too.
Posted by: Ann at May 30, 2011 02:08 PMThe Very Pink Jumper is beautifully knitted and I love the socks!
As for the Kid Silk Haze: beautiful.
Posted by: Lynne at May 30, 2011 02:53 PMYou'll havevto make matching very pink gloves or something!
IJust adore your Fancy! Gorgeous! Hope you will have it done for guild, can't wait to see it!
Posted by: RoseRed at May 30, 2011 05:59 PMI love the stitch pattern too, and I think that I have enough KSH. It is the goods, isn't it?
Posted by: Ingrid at May 30, 2011 10:24 PMI've never tried Kidsilk Haze before. Hopefully I will one day, when I find the perfect project for it :)
Love all the FOs coz they're all pink pink pink!!!! :D
Posted by: Michelle Lee at June 1, 2011 11:26 AM
kid silk haze = crack for knitter
are you yet to be 21?
Posted by: missfee at May 29, 2011 05:33 PM