Showing posts with label knitting with friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knitting with friends. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Purple Sweater in Progress

Hey guys, I apologize.  I mentioned that I did this knit-along almost two months ago and then never said another word.  Here is my progress in a series of progressively worse photos.
Blurry

Awkward

Dark

It's also a nice study in the disaster that is the haircut I am trying to grow out.  And in how to use your head to cover up the inappropriate art work you have hanging in front of the only mirror in your house.

It's the Classic Raglan Pullover from Jane Richmond in Cascade 220 in colorway "Regal."  I am working on that left sleeve.  It's taking so long, I am considering just making it a short sleeve.  I cast on fewer stitches under the armpits than the pattern called for.  Makes it wonky at first glance, but once I put it on it seems alright.  Also, I might make it a little longer, but I will block it first and see if it grows at all.

Also, I might have signed up for another knit-along.  I never learn.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Weekend Update: Birthday Knitting

On my actual birthday last week I did a little of this:
Flambeed s'mores dessert fondue

But on Thursday, I convinced a GREAT group of friends to join me at Looped Yarn Works.  Many of them are not knitters, but all made valiant attempts with the yarn.
Julie was an expert in the knit cast-on.

Judy's mom is a master-knitter...Judy seemed to have picked up some mad skills.

Devon, the beautiful knit demon

Amanda is new to the needles but well on her way to making a baby blanket for her sister's bundle of joy

Nate teaches Kelley how to do the purl stitch.  Porpoise, hilarious, or THE MOST hilarious?
I love you guys!!!  Thanks for the great birthday!