Another day of ice and snow…at least it’s not falling from the sky today. Now it’s just a messy, sloshy, gross kind of vibe when you step outside…sigh. I cannot wait for spring and sunshine. In the meantime, I’m preferring to hibernate with my yarn & books, in between cleaning and laundry, of course. Since I didn’t have to work today (yayy), I’ve been working on the Spring Forward top from Creative Knitting magazine. The pattern is easy, so I was able to get a good start on the back while I was watching Hell’s Kitchen last night. 
You’ll have to excuse the crappy pics…my new camera hasn’t arrived yet so I’m making due with a webcam. ugh. Whatever works, right? lol
I went with Vanna’s Choice in Dusty Purple for this top, which I’m really liking for it’s washability and it is soft for an acrylic. I have put aside my yarn snobbishness for now. The pic is of the back, which I’m hoping to finish up this weekend.
Jocelyn’s sweater is finished. I wasn’t happy with the neckline in the pattern….once I finished it, it wouldn’t fit over her head, so I frogged it and crocheted an edge around the neck line. Much better. She really likes it. The sleeves and edge are actually dark pink – for some reason, they’re showing up red in the pic.
I also picked up the Winter/Spring 2009 issue of KnitScene magazine and I’m loving the Audra Crewneck. I’m planning to order the yarn this weekend for it…it’s Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky, a 75% wool and 25% alpaca blend. Here’s a pic….
Stay warm!
Faith said,
January 30, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I love how the sweater turned out! Is there a knitting/sweater intervention in your future? LMK and I’m on it! LOL. I’m giving you a Lemonade Award! You can read about it at my blog. TTYL