Off the Needles, Now

Just checking back in, with my newly finished sweater!  Details and modifications on my blog.

On the Needles Now

One of the many projects I'm working on now is this sweater for myself, in Charity.  The design is Ingenue from the brilliant book, Custom Knits.  There's been some buzz about the photo styling in the book, how it's a little over the top, but the more I look at it, the more I like it.  I love that knitting is being treated as fashion.  There are lots of great styles in this book, and I know I'll knit more sweaters from it.  I'm just sorry that this sweater will not look as sexy on me (or at all) as it does on the model.
I just love the monochromatic varigations of this yarn--and, it feels great!

An update on Kendra

Hey guys, I just wanted to give all of you an update on Kendra, the recipient of the Hope Blanket. Check out her latest blog post here. Woo hoo!!!

Rosebud Scarf

I started this scarf, hmmm not sure exactly what day but I started it in October and I've been working on it here and there. The pattern is super easy to remember. It's the Rosebud scarf pattern and the yarn is Briar Rose 4th of July.

A green sweater out of Briar Rose Charity

A new sweater for this season is just what I needed and the Ella Jacket from Simply Shetland 4 caught my eye. The thought to knit it in Briar Rose Charity came a little later and this was toted home from Wisconsin.









The design is knit in one piece beginning at the sleeve. Even the collar is knit one by casting on extra stitches. The sides, sleeve seams, and collar did need to be stitched on to finish.









Garments constructed out of the norm always interest me. Disappointment has struck many times after knitting an amazingly constructed design only to find that the fit is bizarre. Not so with this one, the fit is perfect for my build.









This is sure to be a favorite of mine!


2 skeins Briar Rose Fibers Charity
size 7 US Needles
6 buttons from Briar Rose Fibers

See it on Ravelry

Kendra has her blanket

The Hope Blanket has made it's way to Kendra, safe and sound. Check out her most recent blog post to see pics of her with it and to read about her crazy cancer journey.

Thanks again to all of you who donated to the Hope Lodge and for the work that was put into the gorgeous blanket.

A shrug knit in Charity

Charity is one of the newer yarns that Chris has offered us. 900 yards of Corridale and it is absolutely lovely.

This pattern is Ursula from Knits Three Ways by Melissa Matthay.


The ribbed edging causes the sleeves to pull in a bit. Try knitting the lace piece about 2” longer to compensate.

There is 5 1/2 ounces left from one skein which is plenty of yarn for another project.

Bugg and I both like the ribbing and it makes this shrug fit nicely. We have other shrugs that slip around the shoulders and adding a ribbing such as this will make a much better fit.

See it on Ravelry