Mini Manu Cardigan for Etta
Pattern: Mini Manu by Kate Davies
Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Cove and Wash
Buttons: Beach Glass from Knitting Addiction in Kill Devil Hills
Ravelry: Notes here
I picked up this project after being inspired by an online Knit-A-Long (KAL). This was a seriously fussy pattern in that there were so many details and techniques involved. I was done with the body of the sweater, but needed to still do button plackets and i-cord and pockets, oh my! And I'm not really a process knitter, I'm a production knitter, so many of those nuances get lost on me. All that said, I love the end result and I do think it was worth the extra time. Lovely sweater with a great fit. And a superwash super soft yarn! Winner winner. Really, the only problem with this sweater is that it made me an addict for Tosh DK, which is simply not an affordable vice.
Garter Yoke Cardigan for Moi
Pattern: Garter Yoke Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre
Yarn: Cascade 220 in Walnut (8013) and Noro Silk Garden (279 and 88)
Buttons: Vintage Gramma stash from Jenn + thrifted ones
Ravelry: Notes here
I felt guilty knitting yet another sweater for myself, so I started this excitedly in February, but tried to work on it between projects mostly. Somehow, that made me feel better. Whatever. This was an easy knit and a really lovely pattern. I saw examples using the Noro for the yoke on Ravelry and fell in love. Had to keep looking to find a colorway that wasn't too bold for my taste, but I think I nailed it. Love it. Unfortunately, that race training weight loss makes it a bit baggy. A good problem to have, I reckon.
Duffle Coat for Etta
Pattern: Duffle Coat by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport in Winter Blue (117)
Buttons: a thrifty find
Ravelry: Notes here
This is the pattern that never ends... I should have learned my lesson that when doing a bunch of modifications on a pattern, it's best to keep knitting. But I got bored with this one and doubted the sizing and so it dragged on. Endless rows of knit knit knit. Debbie Bliss patterns can be cute, but they require tons of seaming. And I am adverse to seaming. Why do all that casting off only to pick up stitches again? So I modified this to be done in the round. I was right on my guessing for the sizing (notes from Ravelry knitters tipped me off). The pattern goes up to 9-12 months, which is the size that I made. Here, you can see it is still roomy for Etta at 20 months. Why do designers make such short, fat baby sweaters? I attempted to foil that design flaw with this project, and I did. But barely.
Impress Dress for Etta
Pattern: Impress Dress by Anna and Heidi Pickles
Yarn: Plymouth Earth Oceanside Organic (bone and sand), Berroco Linen Jeans (Army Fatique and Fiddlehead)
Ravelry: Notes here
This dress turned out lovely and I really wish I would have gotten to it early in the summer (I meant to...) It just fits. She could still wear it this fall with tights and a cardigan, but I think I'll cast on another next spring, a bit larger. It was a pretty quick knit, although the pattern was not clear. Not sure if that was a translation issue or just poor editing, but I hesitate to buy the paid/sized version because of the errors. I think I can figure out biggering it.
Knitted Bangles for me and Kud
Inspiration: This project on Ravelry
Yarn: Nature Spun sport and a natural wool I got in New Zealand
Ravelry: Notes Here
These were really fun to knit. I just tested a gauge, measured the bracelet, knit a tube and seamed it on. Good, fun, quick - lots of compliments when I wear mine! I got a score of bangles at the thrift about a month ago and am planning on gifting heaps of these.
Fisherman's Cap for Darling
Pattern: Aran Watch Cap by Charlene Schurch
Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Chunky in Grove (and Charcoal)
Ravelry: Notes here
Darling has said that he likes the hats that I knit him, but that they aren't particularly warm. With the exception of one thick, brimmed tuque, they've all been without a folded brim. This one should fit the bill. And the Tosh Chunky is superwash, so unlike his cashmere cap, it won't be catastrophic if it slips into the laundry. So far, he loves it.
Wow - that's probably more knitting than you care to hear about... But let me tell you what's in the basket for fall projects before I sign off:
High Water for Oliver in Tosh Vintage
I'm doing the High Water as a KAL with Jods and Kristen [Knit 3 together, get it? Am I witty?]. I think I'll have a better chance of keeping up on the project and being monogamous this way. And I think I'll get the concept of a KAL better when it's, you know, real. Not online.
Middlefield Pullover for myself in Tosh DK
Jane Hat for myself in Tosh Chunky
(I told you I got addicted to Madelinetosh yarns)
Last 3 photos are stock pattern photos from Ravelry
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