not just a bag
it is a handmade covington bag!
it is all about the detailslike i said, most of the swaps are now out of the way, my WIP list is looking pathetically short. though it will not stay that way for long. here is what i have plans to do:
1. finish off the alpakka sweater before the design genes all die away slowly
2. start klaralund this weekend
3. once klaralund is 2/3 of the way done, start highgate
you see, i do have plans to knit something other than just socks. i am even going to start a complicated cable sweater known as highgate! i have the yarn, the pattern and all i need is to open the package and start knitting. i have a bit of reservation to initiate this big project with all those cabling monsters while the alpakka sweater is still largely an unknown. so, hopefully by the time to eat turkey (thanksgiving is my favorite american holiday), i'll be knitting highgate and will be at a stage that i can knit with my eye closed.
our wedding anniversary is next week, and i would love to present the opal socks to my husband (as an anniversary present). so, at the moment that measly project has a priority. i had him tried on the sock last night and he actually loved it and said that he is looking forward to wearing it. but also said that he never thought that he would be so excited over a pair of socks. is that supposed to be a compliment to my knitting?
Comments
This bag is beautiful and Nikki a very talented person. Looks like you have plenty of projects to keep you occupied for a while... Your needles will be smoking...
posted by francoise on October 5, 2005 05:20 PM
Hey, looks pretty good (if i do say so myself!) hehe
posted by nichola on October 5, 2005 05:45 PM
Aaah, that is so sweet about your husband and the sock!I love the bag and can't wait to see you knit Highgate. I've always loved that sweater.
posted by Purly Whites on October 5, 2005 06:57 PM
Lucky girl to receive a handbag bag! And happy anniversary to you and your hubby
posted by Li on October 5, 2005 10:35 PM
uh, that's hand*made* bag, i meant to type. damnit.
posted by li on October 5, 2005 10:35 PM
Oh that a gorgeous bag! Lucky you! Your hubby definitely loves ur creations!
posted by Laura.Y on October 5, 2005 10:59 PM
What a great bag! I think I need to hunt down that pattern and make one for myself. And I'm sure your husband was complimenting your knitting! How many guys get handknit socks made with love?
posted by marirob on October 5, 2005 11:50 PM
It a beautiful bag and I, too, need to huntdown that pattern.
posted by Siow Chin on October 6, 2005 01:33 AM
Wow, that bag is beeeeautiful! I want to make one of my own now. Sounds like there might be enough interest for a "sew-along". hee hee.. Happy "pre-Anniversary"!
posted by Angela on October 6, 2005 02:38 AM
Nice bag! That's a great exchange you did with Nichola. I like your idea of starting a new sweater once the current one is 2/3 through. That way there is always a sweater to pick up and work on.
posted by Diana on October 6, 2005 09:13 AM
I do so love an Amy Butler bag. The fabrics you chose are great. I'm thinking of making a couple of bags/purses for Christmas gifts. Your plan sounds great and I hope my hubby is as excited about handknit socks as your's is.
posted by Stephanie on October 6, 2005 10:21 AM
Love the bag~~especially because it is handmade!Can't wait to see your Klaralund. Did you buy the pattern? or are you following direction from Craftster??Happy Aniversary~~ When is the day? just asking because mine is 17
posted by eejayya on October 6, 2005 05:29 PM
That's a gorgeous bag! I especially like the card that goes with it (tucks idea into mental file folder).
posted by Kathy on October 6, 2005 05:41 PM
Yes, that is definitely a compliment to your knitting! I am waiting to see if my DH is going to wear the pullover I knit him this winter (without me telling him too) These guys :)Love the bag. I wish I could sew!
posted by Lolly on October 6, 2005 07:26 PM
Wow you lucky girl! That is a fabulous bag! I think I need to sew me one! :-)Enjoy it!
posted by Eilene on October 6, 2005 08:14 PM
WOW. That bag is gorgeous. And I love your backyard leaves scarf, too :-)
posted by Becky on October 7, 2005 12:59 PM
oh my!! nikki is sending me one exactly like this and i just cannot wait! such a beautiful handmade bag, you're right::treating nicely for sure!
posted by jenny vorwaller on October 9, 2005 10:57 PM
What a BEAUTIFUL bag!!! The fabrics are lovely, and the card done in the same fabrics is such a thoughtful addition. You are a lucky girl!!And Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!!
posted by Kathy on October 11, 2005 09:20 AM
That is such a gorgeous bag, I love the fabrics.
posted by Wanda on October 13, 2005 03:04 PM