Here is my latest FO...pre-blocked: the Back to School U Neck Vest by Stefanie Japel in her Fitted Knits book.
Pattern: Back to School U Neck Vest, Fitted Knits by Stefanie Japel
Yarn: Shine Worsted, Knit Picks in Mallard - a little less than 8 skeins
Needles: Knit Pick Options, Size 6 & 4
Modifications: I bound off additional stitches at the shoulders to make them more narrow. I also increased the length a bit for the times I wear it alone.
Stats: I like the fit and color a lot. I think I'm going to soak and block this, especially with the yarn's shedding issues. This is my first time knitting with Shine, which is a cotton/modal blend. I think this will work great over a crisp work shirt (once it stops shedding the green). New pics to come.....
I'm back to my Orangina top. I'm hoping to finish front portion this weekend. Hopefully the vest is a good sign to possitive knits to come.
In addition to feeling like I have a rough existence, my knits have not been coming to my rescue. I have had issues with every knit that I’ve been attempting for the last month or so. Very frustrating. Brandi has been kind enough to keep ripping back my projects for me, since I’ve never been able to bear it. That means Orangina has lost its length and my Aran Accent vest will be going down to merely ribbing status! *frown*. In order to keep my sanity, I started a quick project on Thursday. That day I actually went in to work, checked email and then proceeded to call my boss and say “I’m taking the day off”. I really needed it and kind of could use another, but can’t due to an upcoming trade show in San Jose I need to prepare for, instead.
Here’s progress pics of my new project, The Back to School U Neck Vest. This was taken at the Infinite Knitters meet-up yesterday at Starbucks. I’m at the bust dart section right before splitting for the front and back. It seems to be going well and I hope my next pic is not a progress one, but a successful FO.
Here's a quick pic of my two-tone shrug with my turtleneck tube vest. Please excuse the wacky pose - it was late at night and I was in a s.i.l.l.y. mood. I think the Fitted Knits book is spectacular. So much so, that I've started casting on for a new project....
Here is my very early start to the Bold and Bulky Mini Cardi. I'm using the leftover Lamb's Pride that I used for the Winter Capelet I made my Sister and stash yarn that I purchased almost two years ago in Vermont. I like how the muted colors work together. I'll have to figure out what buttons I'll go for once I've made decent progress.
Finally, my Sahara progress. I'm digging the texture and the color. I went to the Bonita Knitting store last night for a knitting group. It was really nice. I did see some pre-beaded yarn that has me thinking about whether or not I'll spend the extra cash for it, or do it myself. Even though I'm not much of a multi-project person, I'm feeling pretty good about what I'm working on. I know that I need to pick my NSSC back up, but since the project is on hold in order to do another Wendy Bernard pattern, it's not really cheating...right? lol
I have finished my turtleneck tube vest by Stephanie Japel in Fitted Knits. I think it has come out really well and my boyfriend has even said that it's his favorite FO of 2007! Here are the multiple pics from this evening. I've already started the two-tone shrug to match with the turtlenck top. Two done for April and a lot to go...
I did complete my Rusted Root on my last day in Vegas. I really like it and am even wearing it to work today. Now I'm back to working on Marilyn's Not So Shrunken Cardigan (NSSC) as well as casting on for the Turtleneck Tube Vest pattern for the Fitted Knits KAL. I'm going to try using Ella Rae Classic in a light spring color. I was planning on starting the Textured Tunic, but realized that the color choice is very similar to my Rusted Root and I'd like to switch it up a bit for my next project. Knitting is a great way to explore new color options and I'm trying to be open.
