Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Man, already more than a month since I've posted, but I do have FOs. Two if you can believe that.

First up, the Keyhole Neck Pulloever from Fitted Knits. This was an easy knit if you overlook the fact that the diagram is missing for the neck edging. Luckily, I belong to Ravelry, and I contacted the only other person who has knit this, and she was able to explain it to me. I tried sending Stephanie an email, but I'm sure she's too busy with all she has on her plate. Anyway, here's the details: Start: 3-23-08 Finish: 4-16-08

Knit with size 7 nylon circs with cotton/acrylic yarn from a recycled Worthington sweater. The fit on this is fantastic. Very bodyhugging. Of course I finished it when it's way too hot to wear it, but at least I'll have a new one for this fall. Oh, and my project cost for yarn? $.99.

Next up, the Anthropologie knock off capelet from Craftster. Talk about a super quick knit. I didn't even take notes. I doubled some cheapo Caron Simply soft on size 10 circs and knocked this baby out in 5 days. The fit? Perfect. After reading comments on Craftster, I decided to go with the flow and do the seed stitch borders to prevent the curling, but mine still does a bit.

What's next on the needles....the gathered cardi from summer 2008 of Knit1. I tell you, I'm on a knitting roll.

I've also rediscovered my sewing. Stupid me forgot to take a pic of my latest top, but if I remember, I'll post next time. My next inspiration really started from reading Aprongirl's post about Anthropologie and the thrift stores. Yes, I've done a few knock offs, but somehow her latest post really made an impression. First off, yesterday I ran to Joann's for the 5 for $5.00 Simplicity pattern sale. Then as luck would have it, I ran into Hancock Fabrics and didn't know they were having a McCall's sale for 88 cents! I found one item at the thrift store that will become my next sewing project. This is one of those hideous beach cover ups...I don't know if you can tell, but those are giraffes and antelopes, I think, on the border. I've already ripped it apart, and today she will be cut out and sewn. I thought about posting a pic of the pattern, but I think I'll leave it a surprise!

Oh and if you haven't heard....Lion Brand has introduced a new sock yarn....Sock Ease!!!