an almost klaralund
what color? what patterns? thank you everyone for particpated in my quest for designing the ultimate whispering pine style sweater. i am still thinking and have yet to make up my mind. previous experiences have proven that too much thinking is sometimes useless so i may just pick up the needles this weekend and see how all the colors play out.
the gauge thing
so who will be knitting for christmas this year? not me! i did that last year and it was quite excurciating... i felt like a repressed elf in santa's factory. urgh! i will knit a sweater for my husband, though. he has been waiting for a tailor fit sweater since last year.
Comments
Your klaralund looks great, can't wait to see you wear it when it's finished.
posted by Carin on October 26, 2005 10:52 AM
I ain't no Santa's elf either!Klaralund looks good already. In fact, you could probably just drape yourself in the pieces and the Noro yarn would take care of the rest =)But I still look forward to seeing it finished.
posted by Kim on October 26, 2005 01:48 PM
Wooohooo! I can't wait to see you Klaralund all finished. What color number is that?No Christmas knitting for me either! I felt like I was working in a sweatshop last year AND I pulled a knitting all nighter on Christmas Eve.. It was horrible. But at least everyone liked their presents!
posted by Angela on October 26, 2005 01:58 PM
Klaralund is looking great! I wouldn't worry about the fit until after you block the whole thing - mine grew a little bit, even though I separately blocked each piece.I'm going to do a little Christmas knitting, only because I have yarn I HAVE to knit up to make room for my new Christmas stash (that's assuming I'll get yarn for Christmas!)
posted by marirob on October 26, 2005 02:30 PM
I love the colors of that little swatch, they are all so happy and tweedy, it's going to look great knitted up! Christmas knitting...ack...
posted by Heather on October 26, 2005 02:36 PM
I cannot wait to see your Klaralund all finished! I am also forgoing all Christmas knitting (except for a scarf I already accidentlly knit for my mother). We will have a much more enjoyable holiday season.
posted by Purly Whites on October 26, 2005 03:09 PM
No knitting for Christmas here. Well, OK, a wee bit, but only things I've already made up. Klaralund is looking fabulous!
posted by Kathy on October 26, 2005 03:34 PM
Klaralund is looking great. I love those colors. I'm knitting 2 (maybe 3) things for Christmas. I'm a little stressed, but know it's still doable. Ask me again in a month and we'll see how my pulse is. :-)
posted by Stephanie on October 26, 2005 03:52 PM
I have yet to make anything for my husband. We have been married for 12 years and together for 5 before that! I am going to make him a pair of socks. He is happy.Beth (big geek)
posted by Anonymous on October 26, 2005 04:14 PM
Ohhh, my gosh, Klaralund looks incredible.I'm mired in Christmas knitting as we speak. You're the smart one.Oh - and your original sweater looks amazing. I love the striping along the sides - personally, I would do the same colors in a different pattern, preserving the striping order but changing the width and height of the color blocks. Can't wait to see it done!
posted by eunny on October 26, 2005 04:29 PM
All I have to say, is, I LOVE the colors in that sweater! Gorgeous!I can't wait to see these projects all finished up!
posted by Dani on October 26, 2005 10:43 PM
I love your Klaralund with its beautiful colors! Christmas knitting can be pretty stressful for me too. I just have to make sure I really like the yarn, the pattern, and the giftee!!
posted by joy on October 26, 2005 11:11 PM
I LOVE those colors in Klaralund!
posted by Eilene on October 27, 2005 07:56 AM
i'm going to try and stay away from christmas knitting too - there's enough pressures in life without self-imposing that one!
posted by anna on October 27, 2005 03:28 PM
I love the colours! Very nice for winter... can't wait to see the end product!
posted by Lovely Tots on October 28, 2005 01:03 AM
I love the colors of Klaralund! I don't think I'm doing any Christmas gifts either. I'm still not sure but I'm leaning towards no! I wouldn't mind knitting the Klaralund for Christmas though -- for myself!
posted by Stephanie on October 28, 2005 09:37 PM
I love the colors of your Klaralund, so beautiful, I can't wait to see it finished
posted by Areli on October 29, 2005 03:14 PM
Kraralund is looking great. Very nice colorways. Cant wait to see more progress. Errmmm, I'm not knitting anything either, I think this year I would rather hit the mall and save those precious hours for my own stuff. I'm going to knit a pair of sock or vest for hubby, that's it.
posted by Vanessa on October 30, 2005 03:04 AM
The colours of Klaralund are great.I'll also be taking a pass on Christmas knitting. I have trouble keeping up with all the new baby knitting gifts.
posted by SweetPeaknits on October 30, 2005 03:13 PM
Love the Klaralund progress--you sure are fast! I have the back and almost one whole sleeve ;) our unofficial little knitalong :)Hope all is well!
posted by Lolly on October 30, 2005 09:44 PM
The colors in your Klaralund are simply breathtaking. What a lovely finished project she will be!
posted by Becky on October 31, 2005 07:06 AM
Love your Klaralunc colors and that cardi will be gorgeous.
posted by KnittenKnots on October 31, 2005 01:22 PM