book review

Just a quick post to say that I finally got a chance to look at stephanie grapel's new book fitted knits. It's really lovely. She definately has an unusual style, but there's no mistaking it, it's refreshingly unique. It's nice to see a book of designs that doesn't look like anything else. Sort of Teva Durahm-ish but less artsy and more wearable. I see her as one of the best up-and-coming knitwear designers. And if you like her other patterns, this book is full of really pretty stuff. It's definately on my list of knitting-books-to-buy-if-I-ever-have-money-to-spend-on-books-again. (why is it that everytime I read or write a book review, I always hear a little kids voice going "but you don't have to take my word for it" ?)

something green (and blue and purple)

I've been wanting to knit with this yarn from stitchkommander since last summer when she gave it to me. Since it has some green in it and I finally found a pattern I wanted to knit, I thought it just might do for the something green(ish). The pattern is from the latest interweave (which I happen to have 2 copies of - grimace grimace). They are called Roza's socks and the pattern was created by grumperina whose knitting tastes aren't always in line with mine, but she makes some great socks (and sock patterns).

-the yarn is by artyarns, it is handpainted ultramarino 4, and wonderful to work with

Happy St. Patty's Day

I chose the Luxe Neckwarmer in Knit 2 Together for my Something Green project. It's a quick knit and, it turned out very pretty. However, if I ever make one again I don't think I'd make it the 9 inches recommend in the pattern. Unless, of course, it will be gifted to a giraffe.

The spiral ribbed red wristwarmers from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, were knit a few weeks ago. They are a definite winner. It's getting a little warmer out finally so, I'm getting a lot of use out of them.

something green

I started on one of the baby outfits I've been putting off. I took one look at the pattern, which has been translated from german, and realized I better get cracking, because it doesn't make a whole lotta sense. These are the colors I'm using. I'm just subbing varigated yarn for the intarsia, and the body will be solid, that sage color. I hope it turns out cute. I'm making two, the other one in shades of navy and goldish-brown. That one's for a boy, the sage is up for grabs, they're opting not to find out. (which I think is so much more fun anyway!) Both babies are due in May. This was the cutest little baby pattern for summer I could find. It's from Rebecca Baby&Kids no. 16. The yarn is sonata from Elann, which is unbelivably cheap, but so far, not very soft. But it comes in a huge array of colors. And they'll match the pattern yarn to the solids for you. Can't complain, yarn for two cute baby outfits for like 20 bucks. I'm hoping I can soften it up with a little blocking. Cotton usually will.
If you guys want to all knit the same project together- I'm up for that too! I just had to get started on this! But robots and turtles sound good too- I've got a ton of green in my stash (sorry sweater girl! I'll send you some!)

A new knitty!

This new knitty seems to be less bad than some of the last ones... I like the socks, especially the 'cover' socks. However, they just look like way too much work, way too much. I also like dashing, they are green... and pretty cute. And this scarf is cute, but the yarn is not. Oh and I like this version of the baby sweater to the right and I like the bald baby, but that might have something to do with the fact that I was bald until I was 3...

talk of a second knit along

What do you guys think of doing a smaller project, like socks, or a toy? Maybe the robot? A green robot for St Patty's day? We could make an army of green robots, that would be cool. I was thinking that we could all probably use a project that uses yarn we already have in the stash, smallish toys are great for that.

She's done!

Well, here's skater girl's new friend. I hope she likes her.

We have a head!