a new butterfly
this morning on npr's morning edition, they were talking about the paris fashion shows. is it spring already?
i have finished the lavender baby coat. the process was a bit messy and fumed with disparity. however, the end result was sweet. i even had some yarn left for erika's lacy bonnet, which was about half way done. i found some paper thin shell buttons for the coat, and more to sew on the bonnet. my little niece will be the most adorable princess.
our friends will mail our coats and camera back to us. so i will get a chance to photograph the baby set before sending it off. i know words can be convincing, but pictures worth a thousand words.
i have been slightly influenced by the sew-along that has been going on. the site is so cute and many of my favorite bloggers are participating. and i am envious of all those talented girls who knit and sew. maybe i do need a sewing machine. it is inevitable. yes, i need one. what would you suggest for a very beginner who knows nothing about sewing?
ah, i do need a skirt. a flouncy, floral, patchwork like skirt.
spring knitting is happening here really soon, after the cobalt cardi, the overdue alpakka sweater, my mind will be focused on this lacy cami.
it is so 2005, but it is still pretty to me
a new butterfly in smoky grey! see, i have started a little already, with beads, too! now that the stores are flooded with spring hues and apparel, i may be able to find the most appropriate cami to layer with. bliss.
Comments
Yay! Lacy knitting! Your butterfly is pretty, nice color.
Can't wait to see the baby outfit and the lacy bonnet.
posted by Carin on February 7, 2006 02:32 PM
I agree - you NEED a sewing machine. I have a basic Singer. It doesn't do anything fancy - just straight and zig zag and buttonholes. And most importantly, it's easy to operate. I think you can get a basic machine at Costco or Walmart for not a lot of money. You know, the sew-along would be a perfect place to get your feet wet - all that support for questions :-) Butterfly is lovely and will be perfect for you. I can't wait to see the little baby sweater - I'm sure it's adorable.
posted by Stephanie on February 7, 2006 02:33 PM
Ohhh....I LOVE that color of Kidsilk Haze. Absolutely gorgeous.
Quick bit of advice - you might want to consider knitting the body in the round. It's not very much fun to seam.
posted by eunny on February 7, 2006 02:34 PM
Wow, that didn't take too much convincing at all. I'll be another enabler.. you NEED a sewing machine. How else are you going to machine steek your colorwork, or, or ... attach a zipper to your cardis with little effort ;) A basic Singer just like Steph said will do. My best friend's bf and I got one for her for Christmas at Target. It was on sale for $80!
posted by Angela on February 7, 2006 03:05 PM
Eek - spring knitting already?! Oh oh...
posted by Chris on February 7, 2006 03:05 PM
That's just beautiful, and not only in a 2005 way!
posted by Rachel on February 7, 2006 03:30 PM
It surely feels like spring here ... imgaine, 24C! And the blooming trees too! But I am still knitting winter sweater!
I like the smokey grey colour of the KSH ... but I am a sucker for all colours of the KSH! :)
posted by Agnes on February 7, 2006 03:35 PM
Butterfly is going to be gorgeous in that shade. I am sure that you will think of a stylish way to make it 2006!
posted by erin on February 7, 2006 04:05 PM
What a beautiful choice of colour for Butterfly. I just love that pattern.
posted by Estee on February 7, 2006 09:49 PM
Please tell me how you work the "knit into double yo" in the Butterfly pattern? I've started knitting that thing about 5 times and that part gets me every time.
posted by Saun on February 8, 2006 12:07 AM
Beautiful color for Butterfly! I'm making the dress version in a dark blue. I can't wait to see your progress on this beautiful project!
posted by allison on February 8, 2006 10:22 AM
Oh, I want to sew too.
I own a sewing machine, but I don'treally have the talent for sewing. My mom is WONDERFUL when it comes to sewing... I wish she had the time to tutor me!
Your Butterfly is Beautiful!
posted by Anna on February 8, 2006 02:15 PM
beautiful. so so pretty with the beads.
posted by meowgirl on February 8, 2006 06:10 PM
That lacy cami looks timeless. Is the KSH w/beads easy/hard to work with?
posted by Brooke on February 8, 2006 07:07 PM
Ohhhhhh I LOVE Butterfly! I made it last fall and loved knitting it as much as I love wearing it. The border is the most fiddly part. Once you get into the pattern on the body, you kind of fall into that zen rhythm of lace that is knitting bliss. I love the dark grey - it's going to be beautiful!
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