So originally I had planned to make a super secret baby sweater for Heidi's coming minion Sophie. Baby sweater it is - secret it is not. So if you ever think to tell me a secret and want no one to know about it? You may be better off tattoo'ing it on Britney's asscheek. I'm a big ole
blabbermouth yessirree. I am working on Louisa Harding's Primrose Sweater from Tadpoles and Tiddlers. It is also my project for the Stranded Colorwork KAL - two birds with one stone is a good thing, and baby items are small. The size of the sweater does not however reduce the number of ends that will be weaved in once I seam this baby up. If I were to be crazy enough to knit this again - I'd be doing steeks all the way. Having to do the separate right and left fronts are currently a pain in my ample ass.
I chose colors that were a little more dark than what the original calls for, which I like really. My stitches are coming out reasonably even and blocking will fix all the tiny imperfections as well.
See those loose ends? This is how much I must love Heidi. In fact - don't tell Mr. Heidi but - the baby is mine! *Michael Jackson spin*
I am hoping to get it done this weekend - but its not looking good for our raven haired heroine. Mr Bird and I are going away for the weekend next week to Napa Valley and staying at this nice spa (and bringing my doggy too!) for an early birthday - so hopefully if I cant get it done by this weekend - I'll have it done before Mamasan pops out the kid.
All Christmas knitting is being ignored. What do you mean I can't get three pairs of socks done after the sweater is finished?
Ah ha, first to comment! That looks REALLY hard. I mean REALLY. You KNOW our Heidi will love it. I'm making the "Fake Fair Isle" hat by Amy Boogie right now and working with just two strands of yarn is challenging enough. Did I spell that right? How's the weather there? We just got two feet of snow yesterday. Yowsa - it's cold, but oh so beautiful!!!! Miss you....
Posted by: Mary-Kay | Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 06:02 PM
Oh WOW! It looks awesome!
Posted by: Wendy | Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 07:59 PM
Okay, I just have to say that the Fair Isle is GORGEOUS. The colors are perfect. More closeups, please! That some colorwork.
Posted by: MJ | Friday, December 01, 2006 at 10:37 AM