Finally! (Pic Heavy)

I know I haven't really posted anything in awhile, I've just been so lazy, but I have been working on stuff and now I am ready to show yall. First up, the Kasia high waisted skirt and the silk tie neck blouse.

I've been working on this skirt for the last three months, picking up and putting it down. Finally, last week I just buckled down and finished the skirt. All I had left to do was the hand sewing so I did that while I watched Desperate Housewives. I'm very happy with the way it turned out and if the weather is nice enough I might wear it this week.

I also decided to show a pic of me wearing the silk blouse I made about two months ago. I just feel like showing a picture of it on the mannequin does it no justice. I love this blouse so much, that I have worn several times since I made it and I constantly get compliments on it. I actually plan to make another one soon.

I also tried my hand again at Rusted Root. Remember earlier this year I unraveled it because it was too small well this time I just jumped right in and started again. I'm very pleased with the way it turned out even if it is a little big on me. I used RYC Cashsoft from Purl Soho. It feels so soft against the skin. One thing I can' stand is an itchy sweater especially if it is against my skin. I wore it this past Friday and got quite a few compliments on it and everyone was surprised when I told them I knitted myself. I have yarn in my stash to make another one.

I'm really proud at how the "Rusted Root" design turned out. In the process of knitting this sweater I didn't make one mistake. After awhile knitting the design was almost like second nature.

Right now I am working on the Puffed Sleeve Feminine Cardigan from Stephanie Japel's Fitted Knits. It is actually taking me a while to do but what keeps me going is the way it will look when it is done.

I can already see all the things I will be wearing it with. I'm using Knit Picks Merino Style in Maple Leaf just as it was suggested in the book. I just love the color red and this is a beautiful bright shade of red. I have other things in the works that I plan on doing in the next couple of weeks. I hope to post more often but with work and school it seems to get harder every time.

Until next time Happy Sewing and Knitting!