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october 24, 2007
the mojo report Maybe, just maybe I've regained my knitting mojo. I brought two projects to Rhinebeck that were for me me me and I actually knit successfully on both of them. Woo hoo! First, I started one of my favorite projects from my book On the drive up and sitting in the author tent, I managed to make it a little more than halfway through the colorwork around the bottom of the hat. I can't wait to get to those crazy fun braids!
Next, an actual me-sized sweater: Frances from Laines du Nord "Simple Knits 5". I fell in love with this sweater as soon as I saw it. I think it'll be flattering and has the cute button collar which is crucial while I'm still nursing. I cruised through all that ribbing in the car in the dark and am now on to the stockinette. This is fabulous no-brainer, fool-proof knitting!
The yarn is Jaeger luxury tweed that I found at a Wild & Wooly clearance sale. It felt nice in the bag, is a lovely pink, and was on sale - can't beat that! But now that I'm knitting with it, I'm loving it even more than I thought I would. It's an alpaca/wool blend and the alpaca makes it all soft and snuggly and the merino makes it all sproingy and squooshy. It's so cool. And best of all, it's just for me! Mojo back, knitting on. posted by alison at 9:40 am | in
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Comments
Oooh I can't wait to see the Animal Crackers hat done. Those colors really are perfect! Is the sweater in the round? Posted by: Lynn at October 24, 2007 11:23 AMLove those nursing friendly sweaters. That color is beautiful also. Glad to see your MOJO is back! Now if I could just find mine.... Posted by: Kim at October 24, 2007 11:33 AMVery cool, that your mojo's back. I love that sweater pattern, and am looking forward to seeing how both projects turn out! Posted by: Jennifer at October 24, 2007 11:33 AMNothing like a change of scenery to shake the old mojo up - glad yours is back. Love the hat & the sweater is gorgeous. It's been almost 30 years since I last nursed a baby but I still love tops that button at the neck! Posted by: Donna at October 24, 2007 1:18 PMI bought your book the moment it came out and LOVE the hat Congrats! Everything looks like fun! ;) Posted by: Nicole at October 24, 2007 3:52 PMVery cute! If you need some tiny vintage buttons, let me know--I've got boxes of 'em! Posted by: Dava at October 25, 2007 9:22 PMOh Alison - I am in a slight pinch...cannot figure out any other way to get to you...I have allowed my 13 year old to pick a sweater from Charmed Knits...She picked a couple, but the one she really wants is the grey one featured on 51 and 55. Could you tell me if this is a store bought sweater on the blonde little girl, or if there is indeed a pattern for it? Would love the help. Thanks so much Posted by: jennifer at October 27, 2007 3:36 PMOh Alison - I am in a slight pinch...cannot figure out any other way to get to you...I have allowed my 13 year old to pick a sweater from Charmed Knits...She picked a couple, but the one she really wants is the grey one featured on 51 and 55. Could you tell me if this is a store bought sweater on the blonde little girl, or if there is indeed a pattern for it? Would love the help. Thanks so much Posted by: jennifer at October 27, 2007 3:36 PM |
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