So while toasting myself by the fire, and before my knitting mojo had evacuated the disaster zone, I completed a few projects, which I'm very happy with:
A tank top for my youngest niece (in a blue to match her eyes, as she requested) using some old Sirdar Country Style DK that I found at my Dad's house; I used a plain tank top pattern and modified it easily by substituting Cell Stitch.
A vintage pattern baby cardigan in Stylecraft Special 4ply in 'Pale Rose' (the first one I made is here); light and delicate, just right for next door's lovely new arrival, Isabelle May. And also for her:
Sirdar 1629 cardigan, in Stylecraft Life DK 'Crocus' colorway, trimmed with an anonymous white DK that was in my stash because I wasn't sure a part ball of the Stylecraft would be enough (and I'm still not sure ....so it was good that I erred on the side of caution). I love this pattern - I think this is the 6th time I've knitted one of its 4 versions.
Don't worry that I've neglected my own darlings - I completed the Delphinium Shrug for Mini Diva; and as I'd made the age 12/13 size, there's even a bit of growing room. I am hopeful it may last until the end of summer ...
I added ruffles to the sleeve cuffs, as it looked somehow unfinished without them; and the blue is much richer than it appears in photos taken on one of our rare sunny days. The Twilley's Freedom Gorgeous DK yarn is nice, slippery, heavy, with a bit of stretch; but awkward to sew up with as it comes unplied very easily ....
Lots more to see over at Tami's Amis ....
Wow - another fantastic haul of stuff! Loving MD's shrug - ruffles are excellent finishing touch!
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Great FOs! I love the ruffles on Mini Diva's shrug!
ReplyDeleteFabulous FOs!!!!!!! Have a great weekend x
ReplyDeleteYou've been super busy.. All your projects look amazing
ReplyDeleteGosh, what a fabulous collection! You've got a whole wardrobe's worth of cardis there and they all look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteSo many FO's! My favorite it's the cardigan.
ReplyDeleteMy, my - the mojo came back with a vengeance! Mini Diva is looking lovely in her cardi, and how can anyone not like little baby sweaters?!!!!
ReplyDeletethere are some amazing FO's here: I love that vintage baby sweater!
ReplyDeleteFunny thing about that mesh tank top: I found a mesh tank top for sale in a magazine for $196!! Check it out: http://www.rebeccataylor.com/sale/mesh-tank-/invt/rt212845y544/
lovely stuff, as always :)
ReplyDeleteTerribly jealous: you have knitting mojo and a stack of fabulous finished objects. If only I could be like you . . .
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