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While on vacation I knitted Fiona a vest using this pattern which I used to make both Cae's and Sagan's Christmas vests. And because I was very unhappy with how Audrey's techicolor dream shawl turned out (just too small) I unraveled the whole thing and reknit it using larger needles. It is almost twice the size, which means way more cozy. I also finished up my mystery gift just before we left town, and the shawl turned out great and was well received. I don't have a photo of it for some reason. I also unraveled my shawl (the Autumn one) and am reknitting it with larger needles. I am a bit at a loss as to what to do now that my power knitting is all done. I got a couple free patterns, I might try a pair of socks, I started a pair sometime last year but really got all scattered when I got to the heel turn. One of my goals for this year is to push myself to try new things. And I think socks is a great place to start. I also want to learn to cable and to do fair isle knitting. So next Christmas could be very exciting!
My dear loving husband got me books for Christmas! I am currently reading Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Like all of her books it is hard for me to put down. I am really loving it. While on vacation I read Let it Snow, I love that book. We got it for Audrey 4 years ago for Christmas and I have read it every Christmas since, I guess it is my Christmas read. Mike also got me a book by Oliver and S "Little Things to Sew" which is just full of cute things to make. I am working on a couple projects for Fiona's 2nd birthday, I am going to make her a bag to hold her goodies in, the one from Amanda Soule's first book; a quilt for her doll (we will be getting her one for her birthday, she is always stealing her brothers baby dolls) and I found a really neat looking doll sling pattern which I want to knit up in this yarn. Maybe if there is time I might try and sew up matching skirts for Fiona and her doll. (Is that weird??)
18 comments:
The hat is too cute!!
I saw that book and thought I might like it, good to know it's like her other ones. Your finished projects look great!!
So busy and productive! Fiona's vest is really cute. Happy New Year!
I shall have to check out that Barbara Kingsolver book you mentioned. Haven't read her in awhile.....
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That vest looks adorable...and no ribbing at the neck/arms? I'll have to look into that pattern!!!
Good for you for unraveling and re-knitting when you were unhappy with your finished product. I know how hard it is to rip back and go again, when it would be so simple to just toss it aside and declare it a "bad project".
Fiona is adorable!
Adorable vest! I know you can do your knitting goals! Cables and fair isle are both intimidating, but are really super easy. If a knitting newbie like me can get the hang of them, you can too!
I really want to cable this year as well. From what people tell me, it really isn't that difficult, but it certainly seems that way! I guess after I attempt it I can make that decision! Love knitting socks...although I usually run out of steam so have stuck to socks for my babes :-)
The hat, vest, and shawl are all so pretty!!! I am also trying to challenge myself with knitting this year too.
I hope you have a wonderful new year!
Love how the vest and hat turned out! Hopefully you'll get the power-knitting bug again soon :) I'm up for a new project, but I haven't done much of anything since Christmas!
Oh it is all so lovely. Love the colours in the shawl.
I love the vest. I want to learn to cable this year too.
You're a true power knitter, all very beautiful. The idea of same dresses for daughter and doll is nice :) I did it and daughter loved it.
And I agree with cpcable, fair isle looks intimidating, but is quite simple. I have learned it from books, and have only been knitting 7 pair of mittens in my whole life ;) Keep on!
I like that doll sling pattern. And I don't think matching skirts are weird at all.Your little Fiona sure is a cutie! And she looks so beautiful in the hat and vest. I really like the yarn you chose with her skin tone. Make sure to post a picture of that baby sling. Have a beautiful day!
I wanna read kingsolver's book too. I just couldn't bring myself to pay for hardback when I first spotted it at the bookstore. I"m glad to hear your reviews! keep them coming!
... oh and yes, the vest!!!! uber cute!
I love the shawl! The little vests look so cosy too :)
I love the shawl! The little vests look so cosy too :)
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