First completed project of 2012 is my Dickens Vest. Photo taken in my workplace bathroom, of all places.
... or I can wear it like this (after I get some sort of shawl pin to hold it together)...
Yarn - Blackstone Tweed Chunky. LOVE this yarn!
65% Wool
25% Mohair
10% Angora
These socks flew off the needles during that sad, sad Packer game Sunday afternoon. I think that's why the 2nd sock got done so fast, was that I was so nervous and anxious while watching, my hands needed something to do.
Yarn: Handmaiden Casbah sock yarn -
80% Merino
10% Cashmere
10% Nylon
These feel like butter on my feet.
Now on to the NEWly started projects of the New Year. I finally gathered up my big girl panties, decided on what yarn to use and delved into..... Beatnik I love the cables! (and this girl's hair). It's now my goal to grow out my bangs (which I've had all my life) and get to this style by summer. I don't think I can say the same about the sweater; I'm sure it will take me all year to complete. I'm well into the 2nd repeat of cables (photo taken before that point) and have not encountered any problems. I do have to say that it took me longer to put together this chart to work off of though.
Yarn: Blackstone Tweed (65% wool, 25% mohair, 10% angora)
Color: Clover
I've also started a cabled scarf for my sister, but haven't had a chance to take a decent photo of it yet.
Also, my LYS is planning on having a class this spring to do Jared Flood's shawl pattern, "Rock Island" and I think I'm going to be brave (again) and attempt this one also.
So, 2012 will be an interesting year to see if I can master (or just muddle through) some new knitting skills in the areas of cables and lace. With an occassional pair of stockinette socks thrown in when my head and eyes need a break.
Happy Knitting ~
5 comments:
The vest looks great and I love the socks. I have a pair of Handmaiden Casbah socks and they are delicious to wear and knit. Like buttah!
Definitely think you would look great in both Beatnik and the bangs. Go for it!
I love the vest! Such a flattering look on you. Also it looks very flexible and very wearable in all seasons. The socks are great too! :)
I love Beatnik. Can't wait to see you finish it.
I LOVE the vest! Belts may not be your thing but they are really "in" right now. I love the pic of the vest with it folded open...taken in the bathroom. I love that it has that versatility. But I think a wide brown belt would look awesome...and you have the nice long legs to pull that off. The red/rust color is perfect.
Who knew you had to make such a complicated chart. That takes talent! I am overwhelmed by that.
Love the lace shawl. So cool. How do you pick a color? Hmmm. Do you go with the example? I guess you would look at the clothes you have and what would be the most versatile. My pick is Navy...to wear with white cami...white jeans...white. But I love Navy and white...the sailor look.
You are hitting busy season at work. So get in the fun stuff while you can! xoxo
By the way...I think you should GO FOR THE BANGS! Why not?! You still have a "4" in front of your age and by golly, you are young! You can do whatever you want! :)
The vest is beautiful! Congrats on the finish.
That Jared Flood shawl is awesome. Can't wait to see yours. Just remember --- it's no harder --- just one stitch at a time like every other project.
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