Geez Louise! How is February almost halfway over? So much has been going on, and I'm afraid I've fallen down on the blogging job. The lovely Mary-Catharine nominated me for an award (thanks, Mary-Catharine!), David celebrated his 30th birthday (congratulations, Sweetie!), and I have progressed toward several knitting-related goals, some of which I can even share. This one, for example:
So far, this project has been absolutely lovely to design and to knit. These pictures don't show it, but I'm almost done with the back already, after which only the seaming and crochet-finishing will remain. (I decided against sleeves. I think it will be more wearable by modern ladies as a vest over a button-down shirt, and worn alone a sleeveless look is also truer to the 1920's period.)
Maxine's my "reward" knitting at the moment, so I've been knocking out a row here and a row there after meeting other deadlines. I feel good, overall, about my productivity during the past two weeks, and Maxine is certainly an effective motivator. Soft, peachy silk yarn, sparkly champagne beads, and an intuitive design that stays interesting without requiring much concentration.
I'm excited - and a bit apprehensive - about seaming this up and putting it on for the first time. Eventually, I'm sure, the excitement will prevail.
I love it! I can't wait for you to release the pattern.
This is so, so gorgeous. I'm really looking forward to your releasing the pattern!
Gads, that's beautiful! I love the way the lines move, and the yarn is spectacular. I'm having a very bad day, but it's a little relaxing even to look at such a pretty sweater.
That looks really cool!
By the way, I told people in my latest podcast that they should visit you! :-)
Drool....oh my sainted aunt....that is gorgeous.
And I was thinking "why hasn't Emily updated in ages?" and then realised.....I never actually subscribed to your feed. Oops.