More Year in Review

ya, ya, I know... I wanted a new FO today too. I goofed on the collar and have to rip it back and re-do it. Give me an other day or two, and Aspinwall will be done.

Meanwhile... let's do two more projects from 2009:

Forest Canapy in October:


Quick Summery: a quick and simple shawl pattern combined with great fall colors.

Initial Impressions: was very pleased. The pattern was easy, I loved the colors and thought it was a great way for a non-sock knitter to use up some stashed sock yarn.

Current Impressions: not a shawl wearer. I try... but they just aren't "me". I do like knitting them and I do think it's a great use of my stashed sock yarn. Sure looks pretty dressing up my dress form tho' and that's good enough for me.

Final Thoughts: I'll keep knitting shawls. Probably will never wear them. I don't care.

Lateralis


Quick Summery: this was a self designed cardigan using the summer sampler packs from Elann. Top down, raglan shaping.

Initial Impressions: enjoyed the striping, didn't think I did a great job with the math (thought the neckline was too large). Thought some of the stripes were a little too wide (mainly due to yarn usage... didn't do a nice job balancing that).

Current Impressions: I wore this a lot over the summer. The neckline is a bit too big, but worn the right way, it works (a deep neck tank top under, and not buttoned all the way up). So ended up better than I initially thought.

Final Thoughts: Perfect example of how things work out, even if they don't work out the way that you think they're going to.

Okay... weather is krappy today and I have a sweater to finish. Good day to stay in, drink some (or a lot) of coffee and knit.