This project has been on the needles for a few weeks, so I suppose it has aged enough for me to get around to posting it. It's another top-down raglan -- this time in cardigan form. I had seen a lovely knit jacket by bi la li and fell in love with its chunky ribbed collar. I decided to take it as inspiration and make my own version. The yarn is a yummy, dark chocolate-colored merino I purchased from Yahaira's shop using a Christmas gift certificate. Thank you Kim and André!
The project is going well, but I have to admit to being a bit intimidated by the finishing. I decided to do turned over button bands which, when finished, will be fastened with hook and eye tape. I'm not exactly a sewer, so that may be a bit of tricky business!
The Project: Poor Nameless Slob Cardigan
The Yarn: Dolly Maxi by Laines Du Nord - Purchased from pureknits
The Needles: US7 and US6
Started: January 2007
Various and Sundry Links - February 12 2007
- ...the terrorists are clearly kicking our national asses -- Wil Wheaton
- When Harry Met Betty - The true life story of Betty Crocker's chiffon cake.
- Bringing New Life to Boarded Up Homes
- The Design Process - Melissa's new series on the inspiration and execution of her designs.
- The much hyped eagerly anticipated Proenza Schouler collection now available at your favorite local underarm deodorant and toilet paper peddler, but Irene has a contrarian view. I have to say I wasn't that impressed. The striped jacket is pretty cute, but you just know that every other girl you see this spring will have on the same thing.
- More fashion road kill. I am a terrible, terrible person and you should not read any further because I am sure you are far too decent a person to sully yourself with any further association with me.
- Delete! Delettering the Public Space [via]
- I think I need this t-shirt.
- DIY: Louis Vuitton Spring Necklace
- The natto diet may be bunk, but I know I would totally lose weight if I was forced to eat that stuff.
great links as always! i'm sure you'll do just fine with the button band/hook and eye sewing on the cardigan.
Posted by: melissa | February 12, 2007 at 23:28
Thanks! I'm sure I can handle the sewing, but I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so don't want to mess up this cardi due to bad finishing.
Posted by: Amy | February 13, 2007 at 07:22
as usual, i agree with wil wheaton. his blog is great and full of insight. do you read it? fantastic stuff.
the article on not being passionate about the company but about your work was dead on. if only THE MAN understood it.
and those eye pillows aren't creepy! i actually have the little dog :) they're so great for when you have a headache. you can throw them in the freezer or the microwave and they smell really good. plus, they look cute just hanging out on the sofa. i highly recommend them.
i love the top down cardi! making your own sweater via your own pattern is just so fulfilling!
Posted by: gleek | February 13, 2007 at 09:24
I'll have to get my sister one of those eye pillows. Oh wait, she already has a real animal that sleeps on her face!
Posted by: Kim | February 13, 2007 at 10:05
Love that yummy brown yarn! It's going to look great.
I am afraid of finishing as well because it could turn a carefully knitted object into something ugly. Sewing is my fear.
Posted by: Oiyi | February 13, 2007 at 10:34
Ooh. Does the Degrassi shirt have Claude on it too?
Posted by: molly | February 16, 2007 at 06:06