I needed a knitting project that was at an appropriate stage to work on today during a mind-numbing 1 1/2 hour conference call (that seriously involved someone reading every word of a 20+ page IT project business requirements document - yeah) so I decided to start Cherie Amour this afternoon.
So far, so good - right now it kind of looks like a pile-o-wool (and maybe Halloween-themed wool at that) but at least you can see the colors.
I am using some Tahki Bunny Print from my stash that has been waiting patiently for a project for the better part of two years. I got it on sale at a yarn shop closing (maybe 40% off?) and it is the second colorway I got (the other was a blue-green mix that I used for a sweater that I need to redo the sleeves on.)
As it's knit from the bottom up, in the round, and is a longer tunic style sweater, I even put it on waste yarn just now and tried it on to make sure it would look right around the bottom and it fits well. Not clingy, just right.
I love those colors! But I am partial to ANYTHING orange! LOL
Posted by: adrienne | November 26, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Sounds like you need a better business analyst!! (ahem)
Now that Mirepoix is cute. I'm almost finished with my third Jimmy Beans cardigan and if I have to make this pattern again, I'll never finish it.
Posted by: Lisa | November 26, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Cherie Amour is next in my queue as well. I'll be using Malabrigo. Did you join the KAL?
Posted by: kozy Kitty | November 26, 2007 at 06:51 PM
Oh your Cherie is going to be soooo pretty! Can't wait to see the finished product, like, next week, hehe!
Posted by: Melanie | November 26, 2007 at 07:48 PM
Very pretty color!
Posted by: tiennie | November 26, 2007 at 07:57 PM
ohh FUN! I have yarn for that one too!
Posted by: Michelle | November 26, 2007 at 08:31 PM
I'm so excited to see someone knit this up. I want to make it too, but I'm nervous about the fit. Also, how is the variegated yarn working for you?
Love your thread collection in the previous post. That's great that you're getting your confidence back with sewing. I know you can do it!
Posted by: Debby | November 26, 2007 at 10:11 PM
I like the colors very much. I can't wait to see it finished. I know it's going to look pretty on you.
Posted by: Andrea | November 26, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Looks like you are doing a great job with your Christmas knitting for the kids. I am glad that you don't give up on sewing. How many more classes are you going to take?
Cherie - I can't wait to see how it fits you! It must be a really quick knit on those needles.
Posted by: FantasyKnits | November 27, 2007 at 04:16 AM
Love the colours! I bet that your Cherry Amour will be peachy sweet ;)
Posted by: Kasia | November 27, 2007 at 04:24 AM
Can't wait to see how it turns out. I have considered making this one, but usually stay away from tunic-y stuff so I wasn't sure if I'd like it for me or not. Looks great so far!!
Posted by: Maryanne | November 27, 2007 at 10:03 AM
I STILL want a Cherie Amour. For now, I will have to live vicariously through you.
Posted by: Jeanine | November 27, 2007 at 08:29 PM