I have been working on my two latest projects: Anya and the Vogue Lace Top. Lace Top front is done, back is done, sleeve #1 is started. It would be great if I could get it completely finished this weekend so I can move on to other things. Yes, I constantly think about the next one in queue, or the next step (how will I finish the top edge?) as I am knitting. I think I kind of drive myself crazy.
Anyway, here is a picture of my mindless, on-the-go knitting:
I absolutely love the yarn and know I will love the sweater. I am fashioning it after a sweater that I wear all the time due to its loose fit and comfort. I always feel good wearing the thing. But I can’t wear it EVERY day, so I’m making its fraternal twin in this gorgeous, soft, beautiful, deep red yarn. Sally and I are both in love with red at the moment.
The only change I will make is to convert it into a raglan — I really like raglans!  Raglans are very nice to knit and sew up because a mattress seam is virtually invisible. I’m just about to the point of the raglan shaping on the back. I sure hope I get some knittin’ time this weekend. THAT is the definition of a good weekend!
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I just wanted to say that I made your potato cheese soup, and my family thought it was wonderful. Such a delicious soup and it is made in under an hour. Thanks for the recipe.
Comment by Patti — October 27, 2006 @ 10:15 pm
I am also partial to raglan sleeves, as I think they give a superior fit. You don’t see too many patterns for them around lately.
Comment by Lorraine — October 28, 2006 @ 8:02 am
From Susan: to Lorraine — I totally agree with you. That is why I have adapted several patterns to raglans. Sally and I just designed a raglan-styled sweater, that if not accepted by the magazine we sent it to will be for sale here.
Comment by surly — October 28, 2006 @ 10:43 am
I’m guilty of practically having zero raglans so, I look forward to seeing the pattern in the magazine, preferably or here.
Comment by Marina — October 28, 2006 @ 3:09 pm
Love that shade of red! And since you first posted the Vogue lace top, I did manage to score a copt of the mag!
Comment by Carol — October 28, 2006 @ 8:24 pm
I too am planning a couple sweaters modeled after ones I own that I love. Glad to see I’m not the only one that nuts. Love that purply-red!
Comment by kmkat — October 29, 2006 @ 1:22 am
love the color..can’t wait to see the finished sweater..
Comment by katomliz — October 29, 2006 @ 6:01 pm