That's me. I was all excited about traveling to San Antonio because it meant lots of travel/down time during which I would finish knitting Ethan's baby blanket.
What did I forget at home? Yup. My knitting. The horror of it all!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Contralto Shawl (no flash)
This is one side of the Contralto Shawl. I've finished about 65% of this project, but wanted to show you at least the one side I have accomplished. I still have to finished the other side and sew up the pockets. After that, I'm golden. Ready to wear. Complete with label "From the Knitting Needles of Meredith Rendall", which my Mom gave me for Christmas. Love my mom.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Free Pattern...More Babies...and the greatest vintage piece ever!
Once the caplet and baby blanket were done, it was time to find more projects. I have a lot of travel coming up, and the best thing for me to do on a plane, in a car, or on a train is to knit!
First, I started on this Contralto Shawl, which I simply love! It's a wonderful vintage piece, and I can't believe I haven't seen something like this before, especially on the streets of New York!
Working on that project, for which I am using Cascade Yarns' Baby Alpaca Chunky, I learned that both my sister and some dear friends are pregnant. So, when I ran out of yarn for the Contralto Shawl, I ran back up to School Products with my colleague who had never been to buy cashmere for baby blankets.
No offense to my sister, but she has no understanding or appreciation for cashmere. So, I finally gave in and purchased some Kraemer Summit Hill, which is machine washable. Now I am working on Ethan's Baby Blanket, and hope to be done by my sister's birthday in March.
When that project is completed, I'll begin the blanket for my dear friends whose baby is due in July. I'm slightly ashamed to say they will get the cashmere baby blanket, because I know they will not put it in the washer and dryer.
First, I started on this Contralto Shawl, which I simply love! It's a wonderful vintage piece, and I can't believe I haven't seen something like this before, especially on the streets of New York!
Working on that project, for which I am using Cascade Yarns' Baby Alpaca Chunky, I learned that both my sister and some dear friends are pregnant. So, when I ran out of yarn for the Contralto Shawl, I ran back up to School Products with my colleague who had never been to buy cashmere for baby blankets.
No offense to my sister, but she has no understanding or appreciation for cashmere. So, I finally gave in and purchased some Kraemer Summit Hill, which is machine washable. Now I am working on Ethan's Baby Blanket, and hope to be done by my sister's birthday in March.
When that project is completed, I'll begin the blanket for my dear friends whose baby is due in July. I'm slightly ashamed to say they will get the cashmere baby blanket, because I know they will not put it in the washer and dryer.
Caplet Update
Gosh. How long it's been. I finished the caplet about which I was writing some time ago. Once again, my gauge was off, and I gave the piece to my friend's daughter. It really turned out rather charmingly, and I would recommend the pattern to anyone! It's quick, simple, and adorable.
I wish I had taken a picture of it, but I didn't. I just handed it over and hoped they would enjoy it. Alas!
I wish I had taken a picture of it, but I didn't. I just handed it over and hoped they would enjoy it. Alas!
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