Happy NY2012!
The new dresses are coming, I just have to take photos, do the video, yada yada.
But in the meantime....what is new in my queue to do
I got a couple of comments pertaining to how I learnt to knit.
My friend Stephanie showed me how to cast on the first stitches and she showed me how to make the knit stitch. Everything else, I thought myself by watching you tube videos.
I got a basic pattern and everything they said I needed to do I would look it up on You tube and that was it. Its been over 5 years since I've started and just last night I was looking up how to cast on using the cable cast on method.
Just like sewing, its a never ending learning process however, its portable so its a great hobby if you like to keep your hands busy when you don't have the time to be confined to your sewing area.
Back to the queue.
I have a huge crush on the Stanmore Cardigan which is in the Winter issue of knitscene magazine.
This is an advanced lace pattern but I haven't seen anything like it RTW and I love the curved edge detail and lace yoke.
I need this.
This is the yarn I'm going to use. Its a cotton/modal. It has a gorgeous silky sheen on it, very rich appearance which I love.
Yes blue, because after you knit with cream for a month you need a pop of color :)
As for New Look 6067, I loved that Cennetta took the time to do a muslin for hers and it worked out so well, I am inspired, so I will be doing the same for mine.
Grandma gifted me some fabric for Christmas and I'm going to do a muslin in the up coming weeks for the bodice.
You know this was one of my picks in my NL video, I also got the Skirt pattern in that video last Friday with my 10% off coupon, you know new look never goes on sale at joanns so this was the best bargain I could get.
As for Peasy
Nope, not in my strainer, its on my dress form ready to take photos. This was Friday afternoon after it was soaked in Lavender and sandalwood softener. I blocked it out this weekend, it is dried, it is blushingly beautiful. I can't wait to show you guys, I am so proud of myself, so proud.
Okay, enough chatter.
Back to the sweat shop I go.
Can't wait to see that lovely lace yoke; it looks fabulous so far. You tube is such a help, sure saves me lots of class and research time for many projects.
Posted by: Jane M | January 02, 2012 at 09:28 AM
You tube is such a great teaching tool and many thanks to the wonderful folks who take the time to post those videos. I can't wait to see your dress.
Posted by: Alethia | January 02, 2012 at 09:45 AM
These two pieces are going to look great together! It will be interesting to see the final combination!
Posted by: Carolyn | January 02, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Oh my gosh I can't wait to see your completed projects!!! That beautiful sweater and the NL dress! I have to admit, that Stanmore cardigan is really, really cute too...almost makes me want to give it a try! (I'm a chicken!!)
Posted by: Myra | January 02, 2012 at 03:55 PM
I will be using youtube for now on, I have so many knitting magazines because, I thought since I know how to knit and crochet just regular scarves I thought I could follow a pattern but "No". Your lace is amazing and I can't wait to see it all dressed up.
Posted by: melissa | January 02, 2012 at 10:01 PM
I love that cardigan. My daughter and I were talking about learning to knit. I told her maybe we could take a class but she said no Mom don't waste money on that we can look it up on You tube. So thanks for the tip!
Posted by: DD | January 03, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Youtube is such a great vehicle for learning anything... well almost anything. That lace cardigan is gorgeous and looking forward to yours. Great fabric for your NL6067. Its a great dress pattern.
Posted by: sheila | January 05, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Love your knitting. Youtube is great for learning - I used it to learn how to knit socks, when I got totally stuck with my pattern!
Posted by: Ginny | January 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I remember that day! Lol! You are a wonderful knitter and I am sonorous of you 😄
Posted by: stephanie | January 12, 2012 at 05:03 PM