I have startitis again and have cast on two new projects.
Diamond Halter (not looking too exciting yet - using Karabella Aurora 8 from stash)
and #14 Leaf Yoke Top from the most recent issue of Knit.1 (I am really liking that magazine lately! It used to be that Interweave was my favorite, but not lately!)
I'm making that one in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in "Wild Orange" (from stash).
Also, here's a pic of Ramona - I'm about to do the hem and start the sleeves. This one will be seamed up the center with a visible-to-the-outside seam, per the design.
That one is in Laines du Nord Cashsilk in "emerald", from last year's Stitches Midwest haul. I love this yarn and plan to buy some more of it.
No updates on Hourglass Jacket (still in crochet ribbing he&&) or the Sampler Afghan (almost done with one of four five-panel sections and one of the two 60" long side panels, though! Plus I have three extra squares done that were easy and mindless to repeat, and will be part of the other five-panel sections.)
Here's some new knit fabric I bought though at Vogue Fabrics recently - I bought 4 yard increments for most this time to account for the possibility of needing extra lining fabric or fuller/bias cut dresses:
3 yards of this
4 yards of this - this will be a maxi dress once I do a trial run in a smaller piece of fabric - I'll still have fabric left over, but I don't want to cut into this for anything that isn't PERFECT
4 yards of this - I'm thinking multi-tiered dress
and 2 3/4 yards of this - all they had left on the bolt
Love all of these!!
Cool fabrics! The last one is very Amy Butler-y!
Posted by: Jenny | June 15, 2009 at 01:23 PM
WOW! OMG ROBIN!!! I LOVE THAT LEAF YOKE TOP!!! OMG! You will have to let me know if you think I can do it! LOL That is SO pretty!!
Your fabrics are GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: adrienne | June 15, 2009 at 01:56 PM
The leaf yoke top is VERY you! Did you see the one on Ravelry that the gril just made the yoke and then added a sewn bodice? I can sooooo see you doing that!
Posted by: Sherri | June 15, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Oh.., I so wish I could knit as well as you. The fabric is beautiful. I received a Vogue Sale paper on Saturday. Lots of stuff on sale. I'm trying not to go there. lol I have so much fabric already. Love the knit for the maxi dress.
Posted by: Cennetta | June 15, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Maxi dress! Woo hoo! I really like the look of them. sadly, most of them are made for women with amazonian (read TALL) proportions. Which is not me! Yours should turn out well, custom fit as it will be!
Posted by: Carol | June 15, 2009 at 04:58 PM
I am still laughing at startitis, I love that. lol
Posted by: Meg | June 15, 2009 at 05:31 PM
The leaf yoke top should turn out nicely. I've got a few more inches to go on mine. Do you like the Sensual Knits book? Is Ramona the only pattern you will be knitting from it?
Posted by: bettyc | June 15, 2009 at 05:52 PM
You just crank out the sweaters! Love your projects.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | June 15, 2009 at 07:02 PM
I love all your new WIPs, but esp. the Leaf Yoke top. I used to buy Knit.1 all the time and then stopped, but the latest issue looks great and I may cave yet!
Those fabrics are fantastic. The maxi dress sounds really cool!
Posted by: Debby | June 15, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Those yarns look yummy! I am using the same shade of Cotton Fleece for the cover cardigan from the Summer Vogue!! I LOVE Cotton Fleece!
:O)
Posted by: Heather | June 16, 2009 at 07:12 PM
I can't believe how fast you knit! I can't wait to see the leaf yoke sweater. That one appealed to me the most in that magazine. I, too, have become disenchanted with IK. I didn't even buy the latest one (my subscription ran out). I never thought of doing that pattern in cotton fleece. I'll have to consider that since I have some in my stash!
Posted by: kozykitty | June 16, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Oh, that fabric for a maxi dress is PERFECT! My local store has some fabric and when I saw a Patternreview today for a maxi dress, I instantly knew that the fabric at my local B&M store would be perfect for it. Next trip to Walmart will include the McCall's maxi dress pattern! Just one...it's a very 2009 style.
Posted by: Kat | June 20, 2009 at 08:46 PM