I still have a crochet edging to do around the fronts and the ties to do, but the knitting is done! No particular pattern, but inspired by all the crossover front sweaters that were being knit a few years ago. Its a classic shape that works nicely for me.
I started this in May of 2013. Two years and a thousand lifetimes ago. I cried a little when I realised that. It was started just before everything began. Days, by my reckoning. I think I must have begun it when Brian was out fishing with his dad and his brothers. I had hoped to have it finished for a niece's wedding in late July, but by late July...well, that is a story already told.
I'm pretty pleased. Its a good piece that will fit with my entire wardrobe, dressy enough closed but laid back and just the right kind of casual open.
I think the next up is going to be a Lipstick from Joji Locatelli. I am not 100 % set on the yarn choice yet. There is a lovely rich red Ultra Alpaca and there is also a deep forest dark Mission Falls 1824 Wool . There are numerous other possible yarns in my stash that would look lovely in this pattern, some Madelintosh Tosh DK, Some Elann Sierra Aran. There are several possibilities of Cascade 220 and to top it off, there is at least one really good choice for it in the cottons bin. maybe two.
I have finished a project, I have the next in the planning stage, I have little things to knit on, and I have that quilt to quilt (started that today, but that will be a post for another day) so there is no reason to rush.
All things considered, its pretty darn good,
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