I've been meaning to blog most every day for the last 2 weeks. How it got to be the last weekend of November I have no idea? To say we've been busy here would be a huge understatement. Kids, dogs, horses and work have taken up most of my time ~ the rest has been devoted to knitting. Test knitting. Oh my, but I do love test knitting. One project is a coat for Nicole called Adeline from Lucy Sweetland. The yarn is a sturdy gray/brown wool. One skein was lighter than the rest, even though they're the same dye lot. I opted to make it a stripe in the stocking stitch around the bottom of the coat. If we don't love it at the end of the knitting we'll dye it all darker when it's blocked. I want one for myself so I've pretty much resigned myself that when I'm done knitting it ~ I'll only be 1/2 way done. Nicole can hardly wait to wear it. It's her Christmas knit this year, but in no way a surprise. She loved the pattern as much as I did and chose the yarn from stash.
I apologize for the way behind in blogging and photos, I took these quite a while ago and need to take newer photos of the test knits. Soon, I hope. I'm further along on both knits, but behind on taking pictures.
Lots going on this weekend so I'm not sure how much knitting time I'll have, but if I'm holding still, it's these 2 projects that I'll be working on and a little Christmas decorating. Hope all my American friends had a lovely Thanksgiving. Have a great rest of weekend everyone! Best, Renee
11 comments:
Ooh, White Russian looks just lovely! And I really like the stripe on the cardi. I think it will be a really fun touch.
Hope the rest of you weekend is a little more relaxing.
I love both of those projects! I look forward to seeing yours. And for the patterns to be released!
They both look like they're going to be lovely. Can't wait to see the finished versions!
Wow - two beautiful projects - lucky you!
I second your dismay at Jaeger closing! They made wonderful yarns in rich beautiful colors.
Love both of the patterns you are test knitting! I have a huge sweater project that is stalled or I would jump all over that one.... as it is I think White Russian will be hopping on my needles if you would hurry up and finish test knitting it!!!
Sounds like lots of holiday preparations going on ~ enjoy :)
Wow , that jacket is going to beautiful! I love it! And the intricate design on the White Russian - gorgeous!!!
I love that Lucy Sweetland design. I test knitted Lillian for her and I love it. I can't wait to make this one, too. :)
I really like White Russian. I can't wait to see it finished.
what lovely projects Renee; you have been quite busy!that white russian is fabulous.
oh, i just added that lovely gray coat to my favorites! it is beautiful. i can not wait to see how it turns out! i want to see lots of modeled shots, okay!
The White Russian is gorgeous! Is it nearly finished yet?
Happy New Year!
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