I'm even late to my own party

I was so excitied prancing around the house in my pretty new sweater that I missed my 2-year Blog-a-versary. Sweet.

Thanks for all your comments on that FO, by the way. I've come a long way, baby.

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On a side note: Could you resist pulling over on the side of a freeway on your way to wedding upon seeing giant human cut-outs in suggestive positions?

Yeah, neither could we.

The Isle of Fair

Armed with a Sunday afternoon and a few motivations (i.e. Viva the yarn-protecting studette & homemade Sangria), I was able to finish up this, my most-favorite, best-fitting, FO to date.

Fair Isle Pullover, Vouge Knitting Holiday 2005
Knit Picks Mainline
Size 6,7, and 8 needles
Mods: None, except going down 1 needle size and omitting the picot bind off.

I love, love, LOVE this sweater. I didn't think it was going to look very good on but I was super ecstatic with the results. Also, I will definitely use Main Line again - with the exception of the wool contect, I think it has a very similar look and feel to the dearly departed Cotton Ease.

Back

Wow... I never realize how quickly the weeks fly by until I turn my attention to this site and realize it has been 18 days since I posted!!!! I have been on the road to college fairs the last two weeks and although I have had my computer with me, I've been too tired to knit all that much, let alone post. However, I do have some goodies to show.


New Yarn from Michaels
SWS in Natural Earth & Shetland Chunky Tweed, both from Patons.
CONGRATS to Patons for coming out with some great, AFFORDABLE new yarns this season. The SWS is a Soy-Wool blend that I read about over at Livejournal, and I find it to be VERY similar to Noro Silk Garden. It's also much softer, if you can live with the limited color palette. Here's a photo of Viva's a*s, along with how it knits up:

This is Lady Eleanor from Scarf Style. I'm in LOVE. It was initially a gauge swatch but I haven't been able to put it down.

I am also putting this out there to see if anyone is interested. I have 6 balls of Rowan 4ply Cotton in Bluebell up for grabs. It's in its original package, from a smoke-free home. I'm open to sale or trade, so make me an offer if you are interested (leave a comment or email delia dot ann at gmail dot com). Approximate retail value is $36.

Gone in 60 Seconds....

Knitting UPDATE


1) Placket Pullover from LMKG. Rowan Cashsoft DK. Buttons from Joanns.
2) Fair Isle Pullover from VK Holiday 2005. Knit Picks Main Line
3) Brea Bag. Lion Thick and Quick; buttons and straps from Joanns. (PS - Loving some of these Berroco Bags. This one is next)

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Weekend
Go Dogs. Saki Saki BOMB. It's a wonder I didn't lose my camera. I love my cat. TNB is here to stay.

GO DOGS

It's football time at the U.

and someone out in F'No State Athletics must be reading my blog. Remember my contest to name the bulldog mascot I have on my desk?

And Jennifer had the great idea of Victor? Check this out [new window].

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Currently knitting: Placket Pullover from LMKG as a gift for yet another prego friend. Digging the fabric I'm getting with a Rowan Cashsoft DK and a size 8 needles. I must make a cardigan with this combo for myself!!!!!

Look La! The Bunny cup lives!