Fair Isle Fever

I think fair isle fever is an appropriate explanation for what I've been going through. Or maybe I should call it what it really is-crack. These projects keep me up late into the night just to see what the picture will look like. I finished this a couple weeks ago and also started some lovers mittens then too. Arnhilde makes it so I can't sleep at night!

Eye Candy

The Double Happiness sweater I just finished is up at Borealis. I want to give you proof of another finished project so I would feel justified plotting for this delicious yarn. It is a Cherry Tree Hill yarn, bulky pack-it was one I had to fight for, almost literally. It comes with a generous amount of yarn so I am thinking of a long cardigan with wide seed stitch bands and maybe a nice detail in back with cables.

Bubble Sweater

Another finished object under the belt! This sweater was really fun to knit because of the interesting construction. It is a design from Norah Gaughan out of her book, Knitting Nature. I wanted to finish this one quickly before the eighties trend is over. It fits me much better than I had expected with its unflattering shape. The wide band along the bottom really pulls it together. I would call it a successful experiment in odd shapes, which is probably pretty rare, thanks Norah!

Double Happiness

A few days after Christmas I was given the wonderful task of knitting this kimono jacket for a shop model for Borealis. This is what it looked like Sunday morning, I finished it that day and will put it up in the store on Tuesday. Bruce has given me his approval as usual. It is a extravagant kit from Twisted Sisters-its like knitting with the rolls royce of yarns. The blue/brown is mohair (called "mojo") and in the green areas it is held with a rayon and cotton blend ("oasis"). It knit up fast on size 10 needles. The kimono was a nice reward after all that frantic xmas knitting. I am trying to finish up a few things before staring new tempting projects. There is an end in sight for my bubble sweater, hopefully you will see that this week.

Hello Dolly

So here it is-the creation for my little cousin, who dubbed her Nala...I have a feeling that she recently watched the Lion King. She was also happy to learn that her American Girl doll clothes are interchangeable with Nalas.The other piece, posing with the banana is the bubble sweater from Knitting Nature. It is so fun to knit the pentagons because they are worked from the outside in, they keep going faster and faster. I am making it out of Cascade 220 because I didn't want to spend a lot of money on this 80's rejuvenation.

Two months later...again

I had a successful gift giving Christmas. It was a lot of fun to give gifts that I knew would be loved. This first picture is a little creepy but I find it hilarious. The girls at the yarn store joke about each other having knitting elves in their stash at home that finish all of their projects fast. This is as good as Bigfoot footage! Call the national enquirer! No, wait, it's just a doll for the little cousin.
The gray socks are for my aunt. I am really glad I completed these because last year she only got one sock...until July! They are made out of Raggi-a worsted wool/nylon blend that is great for these last minute x-mas projects. That is what my uncle is modeling on his feet also. His socks are special, I put garter stitch on the bottom so they are super squishy and comfy. He has sore feet, to say the least, so I hope these make it a bit better.
And last but not least-especially not least in stitches- the finished Dr. Who Scarf! My uncle was very excited about wearing the scarf to his friends house where they watch the show together. I'm glad I followed the official pattern!