The Year In Review Part I

I'm into the armhole shaping on the cabled front vest so I'm still on goal to get that baby done for Christmas. However, let's do a little project review of what I got done over the last year. I think it was a very productive year.

First up? The Cables 101 Vest. I feel a little guilty including this, as I finished in January 3, 2005, but I did finish it in 2005.

I will say that I loved the project. I loved the pattern. I loved the yarn. I love the way it turned out (and how it fits Matt). It fall into the catagory of top projects ever. I plan on doing an other one for Matt, but as a pullover.

The next one is up an other Janet Szabo design (um, get used to that...). The Cozy Shawl Collared Aran Pullover.

An other very successful project. A perfect weight sweater. I've already gotten a lot of wear out of this. It fits, it's comfortable and it was a great knit.

Wow, the next project I also was thrilled with! The Delicate Summer Jacket by Melissa Leapman.

This worked up FAST and again, a jacket that I've already gotten a lot of wear out. I did use cotton rather than lustersheen and the sleeves have gotten a smidgeon too long, but not enough for me not to wear it.

Hmmm, will the trend continue? That's three successful finished projects to start off the year...

Well, it didn't. Not that these next two were disasters, but they weren't at the level as those first 3.

The Cross Over Top. This didn't quite work for me. It's a little small and really not my taste. Overall, it's not bad and I do love the colors, but I find I'm not wearing it that much.

I'm also going to cheat a little here and include Suzanna. She's not officially finished, as I'm not happy with the zipper I put in. Just haven't taken the time to re do it. Overall, it was a good project, but I can't attest to how much I'll wear it, as I still need to fix the zipper.



So I think that's enough projects for today... Tomorrow, Part II.