Last night I finished all my shopping. This is very early for me; usually I'm still shopping on the 23rd or even the 24th. Of course I'm still knitting gifts, but who's counting?
I realized this week that I'm actually now avoiding working on Hank8. It's like since I know that it's not going to be finished, I'm too demoralized to actually pick it up. Plus I've had plenty of other things to work on. My sister's sweater is finished except for sewing in ends, buttons (which I have yet to buy - does that count as Christmas shopping?), and washing it. I finished my design in Majestic - let's hope that it ends up published somewhere good. And I started another hat, this one for my friend Amy, who won't mind at all if she gets it after Christmas. I would be able to finish it today, but I'm at the point of starting the decreases and tried it on - it's too small. Should have known - I based it on another hat I did, but realized after I'd started that I was using a larger needle on the first one. So I'll be ripping out today. I like the hat, though - I'll definitely post a pic when I'm done with it.
Oh, and speaking of posting pics, Karabella updated their website, and included some of my designs. You can find them by clicking on "Patterns," and going to Aurora 8, numbers 18, 19, and 20. Also under Margritte, number 3, and Soft Tweed, number 6. It's a very cool site (flash plugin required), and I like the photography. Woo hoo!
I'm also anxiously awaiting the next Vogue, where the ad with my hats will appear. Anyone know when that comes out?
Hi Alison, I had a look at the Karabella site for your patterns. I'm so glad you mentioned them in your blog. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Your patterns are great. I couldn't decide which one is my favourite. I think #18 is fun and the colour combination is yummy. I love the hat design #19 and stitching treatment on it. The sweater with the sleeves a different pattern than the body is elegant and looks slimming. I enjoy that look even when the sleeves are a different colour than the body. I can't wait to see what new designs you come up with. Congrats.
Posted by: Rita | December 20, 2003 at 04:27 PM
Wow, great patterns, congrats!
Posted by: Brenda | December 20, 2003 at 10:52 PM
hey alison - i just checked the site and those patterns are GREAT!! very cool. i'm definitely going to have to order some!!
Posted by: carolyn | December 30, 2003 at 09:37 AM