It's been a busy couple of weeks around here, what with the girls and Kevin starting school, Meg's sweet little Bean arriving, signing on for Bridal Boot Camp with Robin (in preparation for being a bridesmaid at her wedding next spring), and more. Meanwhile, I've been knitting like a woman possessed. The Jasper Pulli is finished! Bonne Marie hits another one out of the park with this fantastic design. I did the long sleeved, lace ribbing trimmed version. The pattern also includes instructions for 3/4 length sleeves and a plain ribbed collar and cuffs. As usual, I deviated from the pattern slightly, opting for a turned hem at the bottom rather than the 1x1 ribbing called for. The yarn is my new favorite, Woobu from Blue Moon Fiber Arts. It's soft, drapey, and so lovely to knit with.
Jasper Pulli
- Pattern: Basic Chic Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns of Chic Knits
- Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu
- Colorway: Jasper
- Needles: US 7 & US 5 Addi Turbos
In addition to the Jasper Pulli, I finished the Basic Black Ariann that had been marinating in the time out pile for a while. It still desperately needs blocking. This is the second Ariann I have knit, and I enjoyed it tremendously. As with the first one, I changed the collar from the garter stitch version in the pattern to a 1x1 rib that blends with the front bands. I have to order a zipper, as I left out the buttonholes entirely,
Basic Black Ariann
- Pattern: Ariann by Bonne Marie Burns of Chic Knits
- Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
- Colorway: 819 Black
- Needles: US * & US 6 Addi Turbos
Now that those two sweaters are finished, I've turned my attention to the February Lady Sweater. I've made a lot of progress in the past week; all the lace. With any luck, I'll finish the body this week and move on to the sleeves!
Over the weekend, Kaye and I led a dyeing workshop at the shop. We dyed up a bunch of yarn for Purl Up and Dye, and enjoyed watching CJ, Karen and Bex try their hand at it too. I even dyed up some superwash merino roving; my first go at dyeing fiber. I am pretty pleased with how it turned out and can't wait to dye up some more!
Ellie turned 8 months over the weekend. She's nearly a toddler now, pulling up and starting to cruise. It won't be long until she's walking. She gets bigger and more beautiful - and more funny - every day. People have asked if she still makes "The Face". I'm pleased to report that she does, indeed. Click to embiggen and see her shiny new front teeth!
I leave you with one more Ellie picture, taken at the shop last week. I caught her right in mid-clap, but upon seeing it, my first thought was: Jazz Hands!
The sweater is beautiful, but Ellie steals the show.
Posted by: AlisonH | September 12, 2008 at 09:09 PM
It must be fun to be so cute!
Posted by: AlisonH | September 11, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Were those lovely FO's in the shop? How I'd miss them? Love the February sweater in progress that I did see.
Ms E's so fun to play with. Lovely jazz hands...and teethm though she was a good little girl and didn't bite down when she decided to explore my knuckle. (We were so busy keeping the yarn out of her mouth, I forgot I needed to keep my fingers away too.) ;)
Posted by: Celia | September 09, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Jazz hands is right!! Such a cutie (so glad I got to play with her for a bit yesterday!!)!
Wow! Look at you go on the sweaters!! Both are fabulous!! Love love love the Woobu :) You'll have that February Lady done in no time too!
Posted by: irishgirlieknits | September 08, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Oh heavens! Jazz hands!!! So freaking funny.
Wow! Ellie is so big now and is gorgeous! As are all your girls Miss Nat! (sorry about all the !!!s)
Posted by: sil | September 08, 2008 at 07:26 PM