September 26, 2005
My sweaters are mostly just yarn
Man, do I have some nice sweaters. Handmade, high quality, stylish. I am sure not going to be cold this winter. Its just too bad I can't wear them yet. Quite unfortunately, they are all still yarn.
Salina.. ah gorgeous orange/red felted tweed. Quite perfect for fall.
Demi.. heck of a lot of bobbles and cables, but cute nonetheless. This versatile sweater is great for hikes in the woods upstate, or maybe with black pants for work. 6 skeins of Peace Fleece are at the ready.
Lace Leaf Pullover.. in the unconventional new color that is light grey. Best suited for lounging by the ski lodge fireplace. 8 skeins of Light Grey Heather Gjestal Naturgarn No. 1 are, um, in the mail on their way to my house, and surely will take no time to knit at all... that is, well, once I get started.
Hot Lava Cardigan.. yeah, I could totally wear this on quasi-cold weekend mornings when walking down to get a bagel and coffee. It pulls together a jeans/tshirt/messy hair look with ease. or, well, it seems like it would. The plan is to change the seed stitch cuffs and collar to ribbing.
Sweater with wide collar.. from Rebecca 29. Quite luxurious, since its knit with off-white Jaeger Luxury Tweed. Adele's lovely version was the inspiration for this sweater.
The Hourglass Sweater, take 2.. or some variation thereof. This time with the real called-for yarn. Grass green Noro Cash Iroha with a skirt in early spring nears perfection.
Raspy.. Hey I actually have started on this one! Its got those dropped stitches and machine washability on its side. This bright blue top could work with dark brown pants on a casual Friday...
If anyone spots those knitting fairies who come over and knit while you sleep, do let them know there's fun to be had at my house.
Comments (37)
just a thought with the hourglass sweater, there are corrections on the www.purlsoho.com website. and it says that you need more yarn than the pattern says. just thought someone should tell you before you get to the end of that last skein and still have a way to go.
Posted by Leslie | September 26, 2005 7:54 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 19:54
I recently got that Rowan vintage knitting book ... and boy, do I love it!
Posted by Agnes | September 26, 2005 7:55 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 19:55
oh man.. i got so tempted by that raspy i ordered the book and yarn for it too. i just couldn't turn it down.. it looks so wearable. i can't wait to see your raspy! and all that beautiful yarn.. damn.. that;s too much yarn porn for one setting!
Posted by winnie | September 26, 2005 8:01 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 20:01
So many lovely sweaters! It's going to be fun watching you knit your way through these.
Posted by Purly Whites | September 26, 2005 8:03 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 20:03
GREAT projects! i think we need to come up with a knit-fairy dance. after this weekend's buying spree i need some of her help too.
Posted by jody | September 26, 2005 8:10 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 20:10
Those are going to be some beautiful sweaters! Looks like you've got lots of knitting ahead of you - should be fun!
Posted by Cyndi | September 26, 2005 8:11 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 20:11
wow i have serious sweater envy. everything looks fab!
Posted by thuy | September 26, 2005 8:33 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 20:33
Oh, I so hear you, I have lots of designer yarn apparel as well. Such glamourous choices you've made, can't wait to see some final products!
Posted by Anna | September 26, 2005 9:21 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 21:21
Lovely projects. I like Salina and Hourglass too. If you find the knitting fairies, let me know :)
Posted by erin | September 26, 2005 9:25 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 21:25
ooh, exciting! i've totally had my eye on salina and demi for ages. can't wait to see them as your FOs!
Posted by jess | September 26, 2005 9:41 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 21:41
Hee, hee! I love the grass green Iroha.
Posted by Colleen | September 26, 2005 9:42 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 21:42
I often wonder where those knitting fairies are as well, maybe I can hire kids to knit all my sweaters for me.
Great selection of projects, when do you think youll get started on the hot lava? KAL?
Posted by yahaira | September 26, 2005 10:03 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 22:03
Wow...I'd love to jump head first into your sweater [um...yarn] closet! Such fabulous plans! Hot Lava is so great, you'll love it...it will be perfect for an in-between long project project.
BTW: I'll leave a note for the fairies to stop by your stash and pick up some of the slack.
Posted by Christie | September 26, 2005 10:08 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 22:08
Wow, you'll certainly be busy for awhile! Those are some great sweaters. I think the off-white sweater from Rebecca 29 will be particularly lovely. Can't wait to see your progress on all of these projects! Are you going to work on all of them at the same time?
Posted by caitlyn | September 26, 2005 10:32 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 22:32
What a line-up of projects! Some of these are on my wishlist too. And I like the variety of colors you've chosen, especially the green cash iroha.
Posted by joy | September 26, 2005 10:34 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 22:34
I might just hurl at all the cuteness. I love all of your sweaters-on-queue!! Get cracking! Come on now, you don't need to sleep or eat or go to work. Just start spitting out those gorgeous sweaters. :) Heh heh.
Posted by Karma | September 26, 2005 11:14 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 23:14
Wow, looks like we've got similar taste in style! Only difference is that you've got time to knit all of that, ha.
Posted by Alexa | September 26, 2005 11:40 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 23:40
looks like someone is going to be extremely busy!
Posted by Nichola | September 26, 2005 11:41 PM
Posted on September 26, 2005 23:41
Hehee, I've been planning to knit all of these sweaters too! Well, except Raspy, because I've already done that. :-) Happy knitting!
Posted by terhi | September 27, 2005 3:11 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 03:11
Great group of soon-to-be knits. Can you send the knitting fairies over to my house when they're done?
Posted by diana | September 27, 2005 6:13 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 06:13
Lots of great choices there. We have very similar tastes.
Great sub for SWC btw. I have some Luxury Tweed in my stash (China Pink) and it never even occured to me to use it. It will look great!
Posted by Adele | September 27, 2005 6:47 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 06:47
you and i have such similar taste it is freaky! if those knitting fairies turn up - make sure you send them to my house after they are done at yours.
Posted by jacqueline | September 27, 2005 7:09 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 07:09
You will have a green Hourglass too--we will match ;) I just bought Denim People. I like Raspy--it looks very similar to Hourglass. Can't wait to see Salina knit up. That is such a beautiful sweater.
Posted by Lolly | September 27, 2005 10:02 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 10:02
Love the line up! :) I'm working on Salina too, well admiring the yarn mostly since I haven't casted on yet.
Posted by Liz | September 27, 2005 10:20 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 10:20
I'm in awe. That's one good looking collection of sweaters (and yarn). You're gonna be a busy girl, but oh so happy during the knitting and the wearing. I can't wait to see progress pictures on all these lovely ladies.
Posted by Stephanie | September 27, 2005 10:34 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 10:34
so are we going to see the finished sweater in the next post, cos that would be so cool!!
i love every single one of your project, but no, i'm not going to be tempted to buy more yarn!?
Posted by blossom | September 27, 2005 10:53 AM
Posted on September 27, 2005 10:53
Wow! You're making me want to knit these sweaters. You've got some gorgeous yarn waiting for you. I think I'm going to go look up information on Salina now. :)
Posted by kitten | September 27, 2005 1:16 PM
Posted on September 27, 2005 13:16
You have made me rethink my plans for the Rowan Kid Classic in my stash. I think it would be perfect for the wide collar sweater from Rebecca 29. You've chosen some great designs and are going to have a knittin' good time this fall!
Posted by Deena | September 27, 2005 1:49 PM
Posted on September 27, 2005 13:49
wow, those are fantastic projects! I love the green Cash Iroha. I picked up a skein of this yarn a while ago to play with and think it's lovely. Let me know when you get to the SWC, I'd love to make that one too. No hurry though ;-)
Posted by Steph | September 27, 2005 2:17 PM
Posted on September 27, 2005 14:17
What a fun autumny post - I am so inspired, I want to eat knit them all up!
Posted by Tiffany | September 27, 2005 2:30 PM
Posted on September 27, 2005 14:30
I think you should work on knitting while running. Makes sense to combine two forms of stress reduction. You save time and alleviate any stress about not doing all your stress reducing hobbies.
And, I've heard the wage scale for knit fairies has gone through the roof this year due to the price of gas. It's too bad, I wanted to hire some and now I can't afford them. Great project choices!
Posted by Anmiryam | September 27, 2005 3:17 PM
Posted on September 27, 2005 15:17
Wow. I wish I had the time to knit than many sweaters. They look like they'll be great, though!
p.s. Found your blog awhile ago, but I'm not sure if I've ever commented.
Posted by marion | September 27, 2005 6:20 PM
Posted on September 27, 2005 18:20
Wow! That is a lot of knitting to do! Your yarn choices are lovely!
Posted by Felicia from sweetgeorgia | September 28, 2005 11:06 AM
Posted on September 28, 2005 11:06
I love all your projects :) We totally have similar tastes in color and design I think! I was eyeing up that leaf pullover a while back and have been giving it second thoughts recently. salina is going to be gorgeous on you!
Posted by Dani | September 28, 2005 4:32 PM
Posted on September 28, 2005 16:32
I love Raspy (of course), Hourglass and Demi... I wish Demi was a bit more masculine because I would knit it for myself. Hourglass I probably could make some small changes and make it work. From what pattern book is Hourglass?
Posted by D R E W | September 28, 2005 10:33 PM
Posted on September 28, 2005 22:33
i'll do either salina or hourglass for you! the wide collar one is good looking, but ribs arent my favorite, and i dont think im skilled enough to do the others. let me know what you think!
Posted by S | September 30, 2005 4:31 PM
Posted on September 30, 2005 16:31
What a great line-up! Where can I find the Hot Lava Cardigan pattern? I absolutely love it!
Posted by Mia | October 2, 2005 10:06 PM
Posted on October 2, 2005 22:06