I feel like it has been forever since I have shared a finished project with you guys. But I am proud to say that today I have TWO to share!
First up is my
Effortless Cardigan, which many of you probably remember me talking and blogging about. I have been working on this since November, 2011 and I probably could have had it done sooner, but I lost interest quite a bit with other projects. But, I still finished it in a decent amount of time, given that it is my first large sweater type project.
If you look close enough, it is a little bit big on me,but the size choices were weird on the pattern and I was not about to alter it on my first big project. Overall, I think this will be more of a lounge around the house sweater than anything else, but maybe once fall comes again I will wear it out more; the color doesn't really shout "Spring!" to me. I wish I could show you guys better pictures, but it was hard to get good pictures with out zooming in too much.
Did I mention that I can now cross something off my
2012 Fiber Resolutions? I have
finished my first full sweater successfully!
The next project I want to share is something I casted on right after I finished up the cardigan.
Everything But Vintage Socks. I have had a ton of
Berroco Vintage scraps in my stash and needed to use them up. Since Vintage is my go to worsted weight sock yarn anyways, why not make socks? I decided I wanted to use it all up in one pair, so I went for it and made knee highs! They tend to fall down when I walk, but that's probably because I increased a little too much. Either way, they're very warm and are full of memories. There are 4 pairs of socks, a hat, a pair of mittens and my sweater all knitted into a striped pair of socks! Oh and I forgot to mention that my kitties like them too :)
Since I can't NOT be knitting something, I began work on my next project last night. Using some
Manos del Uruguay that
Ivy sent me for Christmas, I began swatching this very cute and simple cardigan,
Abalone. Although the knitting will be simple, it has a bit of seaming and shaping I haven't had any experience with, so that will be a bit of a challenge when I get there. But after the last cardigan, I am up for the challenge!
I hope everyone is having a great start to Spring! The sun here has disappeared and probably won't come out for the rest of the week. It's so sad, because I really want to sit outside and knit, but I can't in the rain.
~Lisa
Everything looks just beautiful! I love how you got your stripes to match up- I'm never that good at that. Sorry about the sunshine, but as long as there is fun knitting to do all should be well.
ReplyDeleteI kinda cheated on the stripes, I made sure they'd match up by counting the rows. On the second sock I just counted the same. I've been knitting so much I kinda forgot about the rain :)
DeleteI think your Effortless Cardigan looks fantastic! I bet it will be a really treat to snuggle up in it when cold weather comes! And, I just added Abalone to my Favs after linking to it from here! LOVE IT! It's going to be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAbalone is going really well! And I already cuddled up in my sweater today, as it was being really icky with rain all day.
DeleteI have been thinking about knitting the Effortless cardigan too - I'm slowly working my way through a wispy but I want a cuddly cardy too : ) yours looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteThose socks are fab! Well done!
Bring on the sunshine...
Yes, bring on the sun. I want to do a more decorative, wispy cardi sometime, maybe it'll be next. I seem to really like cardigans right now.
DeleteThe cardigan might seem a little on the large side, but I really like it that way. It looks so cuddly and comforting, I'll bet that you will wear it all the time. That is why I've started knitting so many sweaters, out of all of my knitting projects, I wear those the most. WOOHOO for another fiber goal off the list! The socks are simply adorable too! They would make great boot socks because they are so long. That Manos is knitting up so nicely!
ReplyDeleteAgreed, I am officially addicted to sweaters. I never thought I'd say that. And I've already worn it quite a bit, it's nice to not have to wash it after everytime like I do with socks. The manos is so beautiful too btw, thank you again!
DeleteLisa, your cardigan turned out so well!! And I think it looks just fine on the larger side: it looks so cozy! The socks are gorgeous (I love tall socks!), and that colorway of Manos is totally drool-worthy. And oh my goodness, adorable kitties!!! Love them! :)
ReplyDeleteI love my kitties too, they make great accents to my photos. I sure will miss them when I go back to school next week.
DeleteCongratulations on you first real sweater project! It turned out fabulous! Though it doesn't scream Spring, I still love the color!
ReplyDeleteI love the color too, it will definitely get it's use :)
DeleteYour Effortless looks great ... congratulations! I have a small frame like you so these types of drape cardigans can feel a little overwhelming but you'll find that this will be a great "go to" sweater. I've thought about knitting the Abalone, too, so am looking forward to seeing how yours turns out.
ReplyDeleteSo far the Abalone is very easy, although the instructions for sleeves scare me a bit. I'm still a little ify about the drape on the cardigan, but it's been keeping me warm, which is all that matters really.
DeleteBeautiful sweater! I really envy that you had the gumption to make one. It has been on my list for awhile but I really need to work out some of my tension issues first. I had a look around at some of your pages and my oh my you are a really great artist. I simply adore your carved hippo!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am so glad to know that people look at my artwork. That hippo was so much fun (and work) to carve last year. I wish I was more of a 3-d artist sometimes.
DeleteLove your cardigan and the socks! I haven't knit socks...but I do have have sock yarn...so there's a chance in the future ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your kitties! They look a bit like my girls Molly and Lucy :)
Socks are addicted, once you start you won't stop...buying the yarn anyways! I have so much sock yarn in my stash I need to knit up.
DeleteThat Abalone is going to be great, the color is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm already loving it!
DeleteLovely yarns, lovely FOs :) And you'll love Manos del Uruguay, it's great to work with.
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