I've been working on the last panel of Sophie a bit every night, but there ain't much to see. I'm working on a conference paper that is going very slow and taking up a lot of my brain capacity and it seems to be turning me into the absent minded professor. At least I'm keeping the kids fed, clean, and happy and I'm remembering to pick them up at daycare.
So instead I thought I would show you a few things that have been catching my eye lately. You know, in that time when you're surfing instead of working, or planning what to knit after you finish this super boring sweater in splitty cotton that you're not sure is going to fit you but had better since you've had the decency to keep it in your knitting basket for two years. Those things.
Like Julia from RYC's Classic Summer book. The colour is what first grabbed me, but I also love the design, dainty and very work-friendly (this from a woman who is dressed up at work if she's wearing a bra). It's in Cashcotton 4 ply. Yummy.
The same sweater Stephanie is loving from the very fabulous book by Fiona Ellis.
I'm too lazy to scan in the pictures, but I love the morphing i-cord sweater,
the baby sweater and right now the one in Summer Tweed is calling me (because I have some liberated summer tweed burning a hole in my yarn closet right now and the design is lovely).
Birch. Ya I know everyone did that last year, I still like it. I have 3 balls of KSH in Marmalade and 3 in Candy Girl stashed and now that Spring is here and I'm wearing my Daisy Shawl around my neck every morning I a) fully understand the magic that is Crack-Silk Haze and b) the je ne c'est quoi of a light airy shawl wrapped around my neck being enough to keep the morning chill off whilst wearing a light blazer.
Rockstar from Alchemy Yarns. It's the diamond fantasy shawl with sleeves! Since Synchronicity is a tad spendy for my tastes I'm looking for a substitution. I would like the same 50% silk, 50% wool composition in a semi-solid/handdyed shade so this is looking nice (mmmm Fleece Artist). Right now Acid Green is the colour that gets me for this sweater, but I'm not certain yet.
So I'm living a rich fantasy life, even if I'm not knitting.
Oh My! I love the first sweater. LOVE IT! And I've always loved the Fiona Ellis sweater. Thanks for showing them off.
Posted by: Cara | March 30, 2006 at 10:01 PM
Oh, that last sweater is divine! I wonder if Brooks Farm Four Play would work?! That stuff is like knitting with sueded velvet. Yum.
Posted by: Chris | March 30, 2006 at 10:16 PM
If you want to go even a little cheaper, I just got my skein of Knitpicks' Shine Worsted in Apple Green, and I've been rubbing it on my face every chance I get. It's beautifully soft and very shiny.
Posted by: Nina | March 30, 2006 at 11:19 PM
Must. Knit. Julia.
So. Pretty. Gah.
Posted by: Dani | March 31, 2006 at 06:12 AM
You know what? If you're writing, and your family is fed, clothed, and at the appointed places at the appointed times, well, it's a freakin' miracle. I know that feeling.
Great stuff. I've seen a shop model of the Alchemy top. Niiiiiice.
Posted by: mamacate | March 31, 2006 at 08:21 AM
I just bought the RYC Summer Classic book for the Julia sweater. Well, and for a few others too. That's a great book.
Posted by: Gail | March 31, 2006 at 10:00 AM
OOOOH, that last sweater looks like JUST what I need (don't worry, I could knit it myself). Not in acid green though. Yuck...
Posted by: JoVE | March 31, 2006 at 02:32 PM
I've been wanting the Fiona Ellis book myself...just such neat cabling in it and I've been all about the cable lately in my taste.
We got that first RYC sweater as a sample for the store...it's quite nice in person!
And I, too have been wanting to make that Rockstar pattern...in something less expensive yarnwise, as well...
Posted by: Eklectika | March 31, 2006 at 03:59 PM
Birch... I knitted the first 3 rows last summer, then tucked it away. I frogged it a couple nights ago (well, actually, cut off most of the 3 rows!), but now I'm thinking maybe I'll try again. It so pretty and the kidsilk haze is so soft...
Posted by: janna | April 01, 2006 at 02:20 PM
Mmm...I'm loving everything you picked out. I'm very into green lately, and that diamond sweater/shawl is very cool. And the Fiona Ellis sweaters are so amazing. The hooded one is like Rogue revisited...everyone enjoyed knitting and wearing it so much, it's good there's another version out!
Posted by: Julia | April 02, 2006 at 03:18 PM
I love the Julia sweater from Rowan. Gorgeous.
Posted by: Wanda | April 05, 2006 at 05:59 PM
I like that Rockstar sweater. Thanks for pointing it out. The denim sweater looks great on you! And lastly, good luck with your presentation.
Posted by: claudia | April 12, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Has anyone actually made the alchemy rockstar pattern? I ordered the pattern and am half way through the back. I checked the corrections and am confused about whether the Graph D, E and G are just for large or every size. They don't seem to fit into the design for small. I'm using Lana Grossa Merino Big in a very dark green color. Probably a bit heavier than the silk blend but it still works. Hope someone starts this sweater soon...
Posted by: Barb | March 04, 2008 at 12:22 PM