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!
