Yup, knitting something new

I think I might need to go to KA - Knitters Anonymous. You might say I've entered the ranks of "prolific knitter." After finishing Calla, which I've decided makes me look a little Pollyanna-ish - it sort of looks like a country girl 1840 pioneer's corset - I've started two new projects. I decided to knit the Butterfly Dress from Romantic Style (a knitting pattern book) after I received my shipment of Alpaca Cloud yarn from KnitPicks. It was my first lace project, and it's definitely tedious. To break up the monotony (because I know that dress will take me forever), I started the Lace and Cable Top from Summer 2008 Vogue Knitting, shown below. In about 2 1/2 inches, I'll be able to start the neck opening.


Here's one layer of lower fringe for the Butterfly Dress. You have to make two layers and put one on top of the other before beginning the body of the dress. I'm working on the second layer (which will go on the outside). I'm not so great at blocking since I haven't been knitting long enough, but I guess I did a good enough job - you can see the lace pattern, at least.


So this is my life for the next few weeks. That and searching for a job.

She's done!

Everyone, meet Calla. Calla, this is ...... everyone. (Everyone, I'd like you to meet my boyfriend Jake. Jake, this is....everyone....Name the movie!)

It didn't take too long - knitted off and on from Mar. 22 to April 3. That even included a good deal of frogging. I made the strap wider than the pattern called for and changed a few little neckline details. I made it short so I could wear it as a vest. There are def too many holes for it too be worn without something underneath.


Gratuitous dog picture. "Cants yu see I's sleepin on momz feets?"