Saturday, October 06, 2007
After my last disappointing finished object I needed a little boost in the knitting self-esteem department! :op Haha!
So I pulled out something that would be fast & easy. 
Well, ever since the month of May I was "supposed" to have made this cute little number as a quick KAL with Mrs. Purls and Turtlegirl. Some of you may remember reading on Turtlegirl's blog the "challenge" I served her just to egg her on! And she knew it and did it happily because her competitive spirit is something fierce! Haha! :op It was all in fun because we all knew I wasn't even going to knit it up right then! I hadn't even bought the yarn at that point.
I finally purchased the yarn back in July when my buddy Traveling Teddy was here with me and it just sat here waiting for this perfect moment!
Pattern: Passin the Dress Code by Champagne Maker pattern available at my fav LYS Charlotte Yarn (you can actually call to order the pattern directly from there).
Needles: Denise US10 & US11 (oh my gosh I haven't knitted on those large size needles in forever! It felt weird at first Haha!)
Size: One size
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Superchunky #16011, 2 skeins (with some leftover)
Cost: $6 bucks for both balls of yarn (Yep!! I had a discount from my LYS for being a frequent shopper :op Haha!) $1 for the ribbons. This would normally be at least a $30 project!
I would definitely consider substituting the yarn for something like the new Bernat Cashmere natural blend line! Mmmh....but that might not be chunky enough...anyway
Time: This is a VERY quick knit! I loved it! It makes for a great "knit fix" only 37 rows! A few hours after work a few nights and you are done!
What I learned: My almost 1st cable project! (I actually have been working on a charity hat that I learned how to cable on) so you could say this is my 1st completed cable project.
And I was able to put my new harmony cable needle to use!
This will be marked in the books as one of my Fall Cable KAL 2007 items.I also finally learned, all on my own, how to fix my stitches that I may have inverted (well with the wonderful assistance of the Knit Fix book :op). Gotta love it!
Modifications: None needed
You can switch out your ribbons to shake things up a bit! :oD
Y'all know I luvs me some red and chocolate together!
Renee and Fairiegirl both just finished their capelets too! :o) This would make great quick knit for gifts as well!
And here is my America's Next Top Knitter pose! ROTFL!! :oD
(I am learning from the best Ms. Erica!)
Perfect for those times when you need just a little bit of warmth--like an overly AC'd movie theater or the office or on a date with Prince Charming where he takes you to a romantic outdoor restaurant..
You naughty little rebel!
What a great idea to have a little somethin' somethin' to wear over a tank!
The fact that it was (sssshhhhhhhh) bargain priced is a bonus and a half!
That was a quick knit!
I love mine for the office. It's perfect for fending off the overpowering AC.
Red and chocolate are a match made in heaven too.
Jealous at your being in the 80s. In the 60s here and WET!! I'd have to make a waterproof one :(
And your cables look great you have nothing to worry about when Silver Belle time comes :)
Looks like the perfect quick pick-me up project :)