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Some nice things
November 13, 2007
Firstly - hooray for exams being over. They were actually pretty horrid, but for now I've got my life back! Although at the same time I was taking my exams, Adam moved to Southampton for a job, which is pretty rubbish. We are going to meet up at weekends for now, but sometime in the next year we will hopefully buy a house and be living together again.
I bought yarn! And have in fact almost finished knitting Storm, Big Wool is good like that, for instant gratification:
It's all in one big piece! Now I just need to sew it together, knit edgings etc.
This is the armhole:
And here are the buttons - I think mine is exactly the same as the one in the book!
Also I bought the yarn for Calm:
I was not in favour of Kidsilk Aura at first, because the yardage is so crappy, but this jumper is knit at a loose gauge and so only needed 6 balls - not too bad.
Initially I wanted to knit this in the round, to avoid the seams showing up too much, as it is a sheer fabric. But I realised it would cost so much to get all the needles I would need I couldn't be bothered. Lets hope the seams don't bother me too much!
Posted by jen at November 13, 2007 05:56 PM
Comments
Yay! No more exams! Yay knitting! Boo no Adam :( How dare he ;)
Storm looks lovely and cosy. Hurry up and finish it now ;)
Posted by: Bryony at November 13, 2007 08:09 PM
Congrats on completing your exams! Sorry to hear about Adam, weekends will be wonderful though! I love your cardi! I'm hoping the book becomes available in the US, shipping would be pricey if I ordered. So glad to see you post again! :o)
Posted by: Julie at November 14, 2007 02:21 PM
Well that sucks about Adam having to move for work. At least you have no more exams and are planning to buy a house, which is totally exciting! I'm also liking that Storm, quick and cute.
Posted by: sil at November 14, 2007 04:27 PM
Hello Jen, nice to see you back in the land of the living. Your knitting looks lovely as ever, and seems to appear ready-formed! I'm a much slower knitter. My mittens have taken me weeks so far... My husband works away from home, sometimes for up to two months at a time. We text and MSN a lot, and I REALLY miss him, but the upside is I get SO MUCH done! Knitting, sewing, period drama-watching. Look forward to seeing the Kidsilk Aura garment. P x x
Posted by: Polly at November 15, 2007 09:57 AM
You should try Denise Interchangable needles. I got my set for like $40 bucks and I love it! Can't wait to see storm finished.
Posted by: Purl at November 17, 2007 02:10 AM
That sweater is so beautiful! How long did it take you to make it? I would love to make something like that but I get intimidated by the multiple pieces.
Posted by: Eryka at November 20, 2007 03:39 AM
Nice sweater, and AWEsome yarn ^_^
Posted by: Heidi at November 30, 2007 10:12 PM
Well done on finishing the exams. I'm sure you will be OK. I like the Kim Hargreaves book, too. Her designs are so elegant.
Posted by: Anne at December 3, 2007 05:49 PM
Beautiful sweater, how do you find the time studying accounting to knit, my boyfriend is also studying accounting and I am beginning to think his instructors hold him hostage at exam time because he is so hard to find. I am anxious to try some of your patterns, they really are gorgeous. I will have to send pics when I finish a sweater!
Posted by: Jenny at December 5, 2007 03:15 PM
Jen, I miss you and your wonderful knitting. Hope to see you back soon. Polly x x x
Posted by: Polly at January 8, 2008 10:33 PM
Jen, I miss you and your wonderful knitting. Hope to see you back soon. Polly x x x
Posted by: Polly at January 8, 2008 10:34 PM
Storm looks like it's going to be great! You make such cool projects. You always inspire me.
Posted by: Kathy at January 9, 2008 07:01 PM
I am really missing all of your projects, I hope you can find the time to come back soon! Happy (belated) New Year :-) Your yarn for Calm looks lovely, I'm curious to see how it knits up.
Posted by: Emily at January 18, 2008 05:26 PM
Jen! I mis your blog and your womderful projects,Where are you!
Yarn is the ultimate anti depressent! Miss you!
Posted by: patricia sullivan at January 24, 2008 07:49 AM
Miss your postings! Hope you're doing alright, Jen!
Posted by: Anna at January 25, 2008 07:47 AM