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07/01/2007
New Inspiration
I really thought I did a good job of packing. I anticipated the need to have most of my stuff in storage for a month or so and packed everything else that I was sure I would need for that month. Sadly, I didn't anticipate all my needs. Bella Blouse is finished, ready to be blocked and then seamed together...but I have no blocking pins. Grrr. Yeah, I could go out and buy some blocking pins, sure. It is just the principal of the thing, you know?
So while Bella sits waiting for a good cleaning and shaping...
Yes, I started on a new project. The Intricate Stag Bag by Norah Gaughan and featured in the fall Knitscene and free online from Knitting Daily. I am really digging the stag design of the bag. In fact, watching the stag grow has been uber-fun. His name is Chester. He got the name because when I was talking aloud to myself a little while ago I said to the stag, "You are so cute. I will call you...Chester." It must be meant to be.
Chester is SUPER excited to grow horns and to feel the shade of the trees on his head. (I can't wait either!)
I want to finish the bag before I go home for my sister's wedding in two weeks so my Mom can sew a lining in the bag. One of these days I will learn how to sew but in the mean time thanks be to crafty Moms who love me. I am using Blue Sky Alpacas Melange yarn in cool yellow mustard and orange. It is knitting up oh so soft. There is just something about those alpacas.
I think I am on a bit of a colorwork kick lately. The other pattern that caught my fancy in the new Knitscene is Road to Golden. Only problem...I don't think the neckline would be that flattering on me. I am thinking of trying to convert it into a v-neck. That would be cute right?
You guys want to see something else? Since I am so behind on my blog reading I don't know if news of this sweater is out already but if you haven't seen it, you will want to. Trust me. Go here, scroll to page 2 and 3. I'll wait, but then come back because I want to talk about it...
It is the Autumn Rose Pullover by Eunny Jang and it is coming out in the Simply Shetland 4 book sometime in fall and I am totally in love with it. Look at the flattering scoop neck, the modern shaping, the perfect fitting sleeves. The second this pattern comes out I am in. Anyone want to join me?
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I just posted on Ravelry about the Autumn Rose pattern--love it! Again, Eunny shows us what a knitting goddess she really is. I can't wait for the pattern to come out!
Posted by: Sophia | 07/01/2007
I am so in! I remember when she posted a little glimpse of it on her site months ago. I tried to hunt it down at the time, but it obviously wasn't appeared in full yet. I love the look of the full neck fashion-wise...but I also love that it won't feel closed in. (I hate the feel of most wools right on my neck).
The bag is looking great....I really want to start that soon also.
Posted by: Christy/ Not Hip | 07/01/2007
Love the stag bag color combo--I'm mulling over what I want to use. and I love that his name is Chester. It's just so right for him.
Posted by: Ashley | 07/01/2007
It's a shame your blocking pins are packed up... I look forward to seeing your blocked Bella Blouse in the future. I've got to get me the new Knitscene -- the online preview has me drooling over several things (including the stag bag and the Road to Golder). The Autumn Rose pattern is really lovely! I've got to get some more colorwork experience under my belt before I try anything like that!
Posted by: Octopus Knits | 07/01/2007
I *love* that bag!
Posted by: Romi | 07/01/2007
I stashed away the Stag Bag pattern for the future - I haven't done any colorwork yet, but I did think that would be a fun project to make. Yours is looking great. And Autumn Rose will be gorgeous on you!
Posted by: Cheryl | 07/01/2007
I'm in too! I adore that sweater (and Chester, too).
Posted by: sulafaye | 07/01/2007
The stag bag is looking great!
The Autumn Rose sweater is gorgeous. I wonder what the sizing on it will be...
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | 07/01/2007
Road to Golden caught my eye too, but when I tried to hunt down Knitscene, I couldnt find it.
I am so in for the Eunny sweater though..
Posted by: Kate | 07/01/2007
I love that new Eunny sweater it is gorgeous. The Road to Golden I'm not too keen on. I don't know that the neckline is well-suited to you, a V-neck would be better.
Posted by: Wanda | 07/01/2007
You are about 2 rows ahead of me on stag bag! I haven't posted a picture yet- probably at the end of the week.
What yarn are you using?
My LYS did not have the "light" version of the yarn called for- I ended up getting the berroco ultra alpaca in Sage and Forest-and using size 10(US) needles
It's my first go at colorwork and I'm thinking if it's really bad, I'll felt it when I'm finished.
Posted by: becky | 07/01/2007
Love both the sweaters you mentioned, too bad about the blocking pins. But at least the bag looks great!
Posted by: Christine | 07/01/2007
Once again, I'm reminded what a slow knitter I am. I was at the same place you were when you posted the last Bella Blouse pic, and now I still have both sleeves and half of the left neckline to go. I can't wait to see pics of yours!
Right on about the Simply Shetland sweater. I can tell ya right now I can't afford the yarn for it, but have fun.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 07/01/2007
Eunny's sweater gives me heart palpitations. SOOOOOO PREEEEEEEEETY. :)
Posted by: Katinka | 07/01/2007
I must not look at Eunnys next sweater ... I havn't made Venezia yet!
Posted by: Lin | 07/02/2007
Love the Stag Bag & Chester! I've been waiting for Monday so the LYS will be open & I can go and get the yarn to start this! Also, can't wait for Road to Golden, love it! Thanks for turning me on Eunny's new design, I hope I can get to be proficient enough at stranded colorwork to attempt this!
Posted by: Kristine | 07/02/2007
Great to see a post from you, E! and such a lovely new project too! I love this bag, and have since I saw it in the preview. I am thrilled that KD is offering it for free. I just printed it! also lovin' Road to Golden.
After your success with Eunny's Venezia, I am sure this one will be a piece of cake ;) Good luck!
Posted by: Lolly | 07/02/2007
Wow that is gorgeous, both the bag and the new sweater you are going to be making. I need to knit me some Eunny J stuff. I am a Jang Junkie without a cure.
Posted by: nubiancraftster | 07/02/2007
I love that sweater!
Posted by: Lisa | 07/02/2007
I LOVE THAT BAG! Just downloaded the pattern! Can't wait to see the FO.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | 07/02/2007
That bag is going to be beautiful! That was my favorite pattern in the last Knitscene. And thanks for the link to Autumn Rose. It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Michelle | 07/02/2007
LOL! I just ordered the new Knitscene just for the Road to Golden pattern (although I like the neckline as is), and I will gladly KAL on the Autumn Rose as soon as it's available.
Dahling, you have amazing taste :)
Posted by: Natalie | 07/02/2007
ooh ! You are a very bad person to show me Autumn Rose whilst I'm still working on Venezia .......... now I'm praying for a long cold Winter for which I will need TWO fairisle sweaters :0)
Tho' I will definitely be re-colouring this one too - I'm not so big on the brownish shades she uses.
Funnily enough I just bought Knitscene for exactly the 2 patterns you have mentioned .... spooky.
Posted by: Heather | 07/02/2007
I love Eunny's sweater -- it's more than I can take on right now but it will be fabulous! I'll watch for everyone's progress photos.
Posted by: Debby | 07/02/2007
love your stag bag color choices. i would love to try my hand at it one day. (i love stranded work.) but for now i have too many other WIPs either on the needles or waiting in line. can't wait to see your finished bag. by the way, i think it's great that you have a crafty mom to help you. i use my crafty sister for sewing help.
Posted by: Haley | 07/02/2007
You will rock that sweater! I remember when EJ put a little snippet of it on her blog. You are so great at colorwork!
Posted by: tiennie | 07/03/2007
That Autumn Rose is a very, very Erin sweater. I definitely think you should do it! I am debating the stag bag, also. I think I will call mine Pierre.
Posted by: Kim | 07/03/2007
I've been a lurker for awhile now and I just love your blog. Of course it's all your fault that now I have to rent 6 seasons of Gilmore Girls this summer :) I'll join you on Autumn Rose. It's time to try some serious colorwork.
Love Chester's colors!
Posted by: Pam | 07/03/2007
You are flying along on that bag! Its so neat when you can see the pattern emerge!
PS. I bet Chester would like a head before he gets horns ;)
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | 07/03/2007
You are flying along on that bag! Its so neat when you can see the pattern emerge!
PS. I bet Chester would like a head before he gets horns ;)
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | 07/03/2007
I love your stag bag...it's definitely on my wish list. I see myself toting it around everywhere during the late autumn. Also, I have never attempted fair isle of the magnitude of the Autumn Rose sweater, but if you are rounding up people for a knitalong, I am so in. I think the only way I'll get through it is to have people around me egging me on.
Posted by: Sway | 07/08/2007