Starting 2008 With Finished Knits

This is a little out of order, but then again, my entire thought process is a little whacked out for the time being. Plus, this is the first time I have been out of bed before 7am in like 15 days.

This is one piece of my Holiday knitting that I am particularly proud of:





I am proud of it for a couple reasons:

1) The seaming, finishing, and other minor details turned out perfect (funny how that happens when you are knitting for a stranger)

2) I pretty much made up the entire pattern. I used 1 skein of Not-Charcol-But-Really-Navy Cotton Ease, just over 2 balls of Knit Picks Main Line in Butter Pecan, and size 6 Addi's.

This was a commissoned piece for a co-worker, so I didn't feel so bad breaking my "no-buy yarn" policy before the wedding when this came across my screen. I got enough in color 135 for the Fitted Knits Short Sleeve Cardigan. I couldn't resist - even with shipping it was less than 35$

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Cute Katy Photo:

Go Dogs Beat GT

Ok one more post. I finished something, although it wasn't the allusive sweater:



Bird In Hand Mitten #1, modeled by my lovely fiance. I'm using Cascade 220 in Burgundy and Cream colors.

I finished this while watching my Bulldogs beat the pants off Georgia Tech.

One member of the household was less than enthusiastic.


OK, last post for real. See you in 2008!

Year In Review

This will probably be my last post of 2007, an epic year for the history book that is my life. This year, I:

A) Bought a house
B) Got engaged
C) Traveled to the East Coast for the first time
D) Became a Dog Owner

and last but not least,

E) Roasted an animal over an open fire

I'll remember that last one until the day I die.

These last few days of the year have been quite exciting as well. Want to see what's new in pictures?

You got it. I've been:

Playing with new toys (I feel like I can get married now - I am now the proud owner of a Cherry-Red KitchenAid mixer! My first batch of cookies turned out STELLAR.)


Trying to seat 375+ people at 42 tables. YIKES.


Cutting 4 inches off my hair - First time it's been this short in 9 years!
BEFORE:


AFTER:


AND

ALMOST finishing a sweater that I have been working on for almost TWO YEARS. Lame, I know. I may have to post tomorrow if it's finished. (Sneak peek here, on a typical night @ Persimmon Lane)

Anywho, just in case I don't because Matt and I have too much wine tonight and pass out at 9pm, have a HAPPY and SAFE New Years!