A Sweater in Progress


It has been quiet around here the past two days with both kids gone.  Frodo seems to have quit hunting rabbits OR the rabbits have moved away from the area.  I shall not question but enjoy my little dog in his quiet state.  It is rare for him to not be barking at something!

So I've been enjoying the unlimited knitting time in between my tasks and cooking simple meals.  I have many projects on the needles and each of them serve a purpose.  I love the simple ones for car riding or talking while knitting.  But when I can give undivided attention I love some technical details.


This is my new cardigan on the needles.  The pattern is titled same same but different and I love knitting it.  This pattern is for someone who is familiar with top down construction.  The designer has many details going on at the same time and it is up to the knitter to keep track of them.  The challenge is fun!  I have buttonholes, waist shaping and pleats to keep track of and lucky for me my little stitch marker pins are doing all of the work.


The top photo shows the ruching at the shoulder seam and the second photo features the side pleats.  I have memorized the button band pattern (finally)!!  Although this color is not a fall hue I am so excited to wear it soon.  After it's knitted of course.

Comments

  1. little macaroon.August 28, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    It's a gorgeous colour, you'll be so pleased with it's cheeriness when it's the depth of winter!

    ReplyDelete
  2. stephAugust 28, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    well, that is one happy sweater!!!! (and what a happy sweater-wearer you will be---no matter when it is finished!) Love the detailing!

    ReplyDelete
  3. pinkundineAugust 28, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful colour, and it sounds like a fun sweater to knit (well, not for me, I go crazy keeping all those things straight in my head!)

    ReplyDelete
  4. MelissaAugust 28, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    That color will be such a lovely bright spot this fall! It's gorgeous! I can't wait to see how it "all" turns out...I'd forget everything. Our house is quieter, but I'm sure not as quiet as yours since I only sent one away. I'm adjusting. There is much I miss, but much that I am learning to enjoy. It's all about growing for everyone.

    ReplyDelete
  5. ShannonAugust 28, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I just love that color!

    ReplyDelete
  6. PaulaAugust 28, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I thought the same when I saw the color ~ how nice that little pop of color will be once the days get a little darker and a bit gray! So very nice.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 28, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    That color is going to look so pretty on you Karen. I hope to one day have as much talent as you do with knitting and can learn to just relax and enjoy every step of it. When it comes to knitting cardigan's I get all stressed out!

    ReplyDelete
  8. KristenAugust 28, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Such a pretty pink! I've never been able to pull pink off, but always wish I could. Can't wait to see it finished! Hoping you are enjoying the quiet and not missing your kiddos too much :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. TamiAugust 28, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I love it! I am one sleeve away from finishing my top down fall cardigan. Now that the weather is cooling down, I will be able to stand the wool while finishing it. Have a blessed day, Tami

    ReplyDelete
  10. fjord girlAugust 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    This is such a lovely color and beautiful yarn...can't wait to see it finished.

    ReplyDelete
  11. *kateAugust 28, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    It's going to be lovely! (Of course it is already but it will be even more so when finished.) The color is great - wonderful for the dreary winter days when you need something cheerful.

    ReplyDelete
  12. becoming claudineAugust 28, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    That color is simply gorgeous! I'm excited to see it completed!

    ReplyDelete
  13. nunuAugust 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    i love pink!

    ReplyDelete
  14. ~koAugust 28, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Eeeep! I love the color! You amaze me! The fastest knitter in the land ;)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Kim August 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I love the colour! Can't wait to see it one you :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    This is Vita's favorite color, the pink can never be too bright!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Christina LowryAugust 29, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    It's looking fantastic and does sound like concentration would be required! Nothing worse than realising you have forgotten a button hole. :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. ChristinaPurlsAugust 30, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Love, love, love the color. The concentration would be a challenge. Looking forward to seeing it finished :)

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment


Your comments are welcome as long as they are relevant to the post and spread joy, thank you for visiting and sharing your ideas.

Popular posts from this blog

Weekends

Image
My weekend happily contained: -wearing the above woolens all at the same time without being hot -so many walks and taking in the changing leaves. -a leaf shower on Saturday-the wind swirled the leaves off the trees up in the air to float down -changing screen savers to autumn themes! -a craft fair where my husband and I say "we could make that", but we don't. -french fries at the craft fair -scrambled eggs and toast for dinner because we were lazy. -football season has descended in my house. he was in the front room watching whatever is on today -I sat in the family room and watched A Tree Grows in Brooklyn .   Now I want to read it again. -Oh! I finished the socks!! So I wound up about six skeins of yarn and have three projects ready -started a cowl for me in fall colors (I hope to finish before fall ends) -enjoying Spirits of Joy .  Hannah graciously had a one day free sign up for her birthday at the end of September which I luckily saw on Twitter.  Than...
Read more

Happy List

Image
  - neighborhood pumpkins - my oak trees showing off - new friends at 'school' - Tai Chi hour - lunch out with my husband - cold morning walks - an unexpected warm up - all the fall knitting (imagined and real) - wearing wool - browsing knitting patterns - sister outings - dark chocolate - blue skies - neighborhood dogs - the kids coming to visit next weekend - the to-do lists that I am creating - afternoon reading (possible snooze) - apples! - soups! - hearing the breeze whisper through the trees - setting intentions - giving myself grace when I need it the most - solitude - grandchildren laughing - Holly being Holly - Blue skies - phone calls from family and friends - the kindness of others - assuming everyone is doing their best - drinking water and staying hydrated - hot decaf green tea in a BIG mug - first sip of coffee - geese flying in V formation and honking all the way (delightful!!) - Focusing on gratitude - focusing on joy  What would make your happy list?
Read more

Knitting News

Image
  Good morning to you! How are you? I'm excited about my hat that I've been knitting enjoying the sea of stockinette stitches. When I first started the hat I thought it would be too small, now I wonder if it will be too big. Gah. I will find out soon I guess. I wish the photo about showed how beautiful the colors are in real life, you'll have to trust me on this! Below is my next knitting project, the habitation throw . I will definitely use the pink and gray, I'm still not sure about that purple, I might have a look-see in my stash and do another ponder about that color. I chose this pattern because I can use up some of my stash and I adore Helen Stewart's patterns. What are you working on this week? Also: I will probably not be posting this Friday and the following Monday because of my family visiting. I hope to be back next Wednesday (unless I change my mind).
Read more