Yet Another FO for 2008

People, I'm on a knitting high! Not one, but now 2 projects off the needles for this year. If this keeps up, I'll be ecstatic by the end of the year.

Project-Knit1 Cabled Mini Jumper

Started-1-21-08 Finished-3-14-08

Lion Brand Wool Ease in Cocoa-3.5 skeins The pattern required 5 skeins, and i bought them, but as you see, I didn't need it all. My only modification was to knit this in the round, size 8 nylon circs-I hate to seam, and I'll admit, my seaming sucks. This was an easy pattern with no errors. It literally was a no brainer. I gotta say, it was a pleasure to knit this. I love the look of cables, and with wool ease, you really get the definition. I know I've said I hate wool ease, but I didn't want to spend a load of $ on this. I'm not sure I'm too cazy about those 1 1/2 inch button monsters, but I'll reserve final judgement after I've worn it.

What's next? Crochet...I figure I'll do a switch up, and hope my crocheting will be successful. I will say I had to go down one hook size from the pattern because my gauge was WAY off...mine measured 22" across instead of 17". Yeah, I would have been furious if I made this too big. Be on the look out for a wip pic!

Another successful Garnstudio pattern finished!!

I'm very excited to report that I actually have another FO for 2008...remember, last year was a total wipeout. Ok, I finished one item. Anyway, here she is in all her glory, and I can't wait to wear it.

Here are the details...Started: 2-9-08 Finished: 3-5-08

I used size 4 addi turbos, and it took 7 3/4 balls of a vintage yarn I purchased at the thrift store a few years ago. (Berger du Nord ecosse #5). You can click the image to get a better look at the center motif. Those drops patterns are great to use. There were no errors, and it was a straight forward pattern. Ya gotta love that.

I've decided to try my hand at some more yarn recycling, and here's a pic of the sweater that's almost completely ripped out. It was a Worthington xl pullover made from cotton/acrylic yarn. I paid $3.63 for it, and now I'm trying to decide what pattern to use.

In other news, I'm almost done with the knit 1 cable tunic and I'm also working on another Anthropologie knock off. Oh, and it's true. I'm on Ravelry now. Yea!!! I can't believe I waited so long. Love it!!