2008 knitting in review!

As we put 2008 to rest, I thought I'd post pictures of my finished projects...

above:

sphere, Finally finished, stuffed, and given to my dad as a christmas present!

Below: "Flicca" , as modelled by a newly padded out Myrna, was knit in Elite Classic Duchess. I am really happy with how this turned out, despite my botching the short-rowed collar and ham-fistedly weaving in the ends. Some improvements to work on in 2009..

Here is my finished version of Teva Durham's Corrugated Vee neck. love the pattern, love the color, HATE the yarn. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Bulky. it pills when you look at it. the sweater looks ok in this picture, but in reality looks like muppet fur. I was told it was hard-wearing and machine washable. what it was was EXPENSIVE.

Other draw-back- I made it too big- it stretches slinky-like and falls off of my shoulders. shoulda made it the size I originally though but was worried about being too small. live-and-learn.

Blue belle: in classic elite monteza alpaca. No complaints here- I love this sweater and wear it all the time!

it fits like a dream, best of all, I made it without a pattern, and learned all kinds of things including how to steek!

A detail of my gussets- the skirt swing flirtily and gives me a TINY waist!

Side view with belled sleeves and peplum!




Neck detail and slightly more accurate color-

I thought I'd mostly wear it zipped up high(wattle-hiding don't you know), but actually love it like this. The alpaca is a bit too warm otherwise!

I steeked(cut) the front after knitting it whole on circular needles, then put in a zipper and faced it with velevet trim. Yes, a lot of work, but I've barely taken it off since it came off the needles...

back view

I am well pleased all in all and may make another with a few variations!