I found all these patterns, over at www.ravelry.com
The "Plain and Simple" sweater by Veera Valimaki is lots & lots of knit, knit, knit (garter stitch), which is nice for movie & tv time, but it can get rather boring. I think I'm only half way done & it feels like I have been working on it for a looong time. I'm also not really feeling my color & yarn choices. The yarn is 100% cheapo acrylic I've had in the yarn bin for years..but with a project this size, I thought it would useful since I kind of like the color & have enough to complete the sweater. We'll see..it's alot of work to just toss aside on the sweater shelf. I hope I can wear it & love the stripes & fit.
I started the "Darkside Cowl" by Sarah Fama in a peachy colored yarn. I cant wait to see the stitch pattern "Rib and Welt Diagonals" emerge.
I found a beautiful "Honey Cowl" by madelintosh (love!!) pattern, but I'm contemplating starting it with the purple yarn. I bought several 50g balls of a wool blend recently. I love the purple, and I bought it intending to make something for Maddie. I just cant find a new pattern for her that I want to start. I'm thinking of going back to a beloved "cap sleeved sweater" pattern & making it longer into a sweater dress. It's seamless, so that always good for my sewing abilities:) Here's a peek at the purple yarn.
Speaking of sewing...I stumbled into "Sew to Speak" over in Clintonville this weekend while we had some violin repairs & remembered how excited I use to be about learning to sew. hmmm..thinking of taking a class. Jack & Maddie found a small bit of fabric while we were there & with mom & dads' help they made these.
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