I love percentage sweaters- you can use any yarn, any stitch, knit any size, and (if I get my math correct) it comes out beautifully. I’ve borrowed Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Tomten pattern (in Knitting Around) and instead of garter stitch I did my own thing. Here’s the baby sweater sans sleeves (I really will get to them):
Here’s the broken rib adult jacket with one sleeve started:
And finally the slip stitch adult jacket so far:
We’re leaving for the beach tomorrow- Edisto Island, SC. Hoping we won’t have to deal with hurricanes (Bonnie should pass through in the morning), but I’m prepared for bad weather. I’ve cast on Stripes Go Round in this summer's IK with Lion Brand Micro Spun. I love the way this stuff feels. I should get lots done on the 7-hour ride there and back. (No, I’m not driving.) Also taking yarn for a couple of kids sweaters and a bag of sport washable wool if I’m in the sock mood.
Max knows we’re up to something, but our neighbors (his other parents) will take good care of him while we’re gone.
Garden Shot: The view from my desk.
Knitting Funny: http://www.ucomics.com/closetohome/2004/08/06/
Your garden is beautiful! And I'm looking forward to seeing your stripes go round sweater. :-)
Posted by: Sarah Elizabeth | Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 12:23 PM
what wonderful projects you have going and your garden is beautiful.
Posted by: froggy | Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 06:21 PM