sophy's knits, notes, etc.

I have been sleeving away on Adam's sweater, as I promised I would. I finally found a method to stand by: in-the-round. Yes, basically, full-circle to my first attempt at the sleeves. Just this time, one-at-a-time will do nicely. I'll have more to say when I can show you some pictures of finished sleeves. (I must remain optimistic!)

Yesterday, I picked up a copy of Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2007. I LOVE LOVE the Koolhaas hat. I love it more after seeing the designer's pictures on his blog—I just have to make it for Adam!

And of course, because I am making that for Adam, I need a(nother) hat for myself! His and Her hats!!! I think I will go with the cabled Shedir hat by Jenna Wilson, from Knitty's Fall '04 Surprise... I first came across this hat on Eunny's blog. And, since then, there have been so many lovely versions... I think it will have to be made with the 4 skeins of plummy Yorkshire Tweed 4ply from this bunch, here:

Yesterday, as well, I saw Marnie's newest pattern, Giselle. Beautiful photos for a beautiful garment! Don't you agree? I don't think it will look nearly as lovely on me, so I probably won't make it; But I thought I'd pass it along to all who might not have seen it!

While I've been trying to figure out how to do the sleeves for Adam's sweater, I've also casted about for a sewing project... And I think I've decided to take up Quilting. I have seen some stunning quilts on many blogs: Yai-Ann, Craftzine, and the Purl Bee... And I've really wanted to make one.

 

Of course I know nothing about quilting and haven't used a sewing machine since I was in high school... (Not even the one I bought earlier this year!) Would anyone recommend Joelle Hoverson's Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts for a beginner? I thought her previous book, Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, was filled with very simple and universal projects. I don't actually have my own copy, since most of my friends have it in their library. But, there are times when I think perhaps I should just buy one...

Ahh, LMKG... Don't you think the hourglass sweater (here's Hilary's lovely version) would be perfect for a Star Trek uniform? You could knit the body longer, shaping the skirt to have a little flare... Making it reach mid-thigh in length. Adding slits to the sides, maybe? You know, the mini-skirted Star Trek variety of uniform that Uhura wore?

Wow. Hrm. I think I've just rambled away from whatever purpose I might have had to begin this post... ;D

Updates soon!