Aren't knitting and the Olympics just a perfect pair? Last night I watched the figure skating while finishing the collar on my vest. I'm going to have to rip it out because I don't like it, but there will be Olympic coverage all day, so the thought of re-knitting it isn't so bad.
Congratulations to Ella! Ella submitted two entries. I selected her styling of Starsky as the winning entry, but I also loved her styling of Amused so I'm sharing both with you. She did a great job of showing the versatility of the sweaters. Starsky was the first sweater she ever knit. I have to give her a huge applause for this. Starsky isn't a "beginner" sweater, so to attempt and complete it as a first sweater is really awesome. Ella will be receiving a Jordana Paige bag of her choice.
Starsky, knit in Red Heart acrylic of some variety, in a dark green colour This was the very first sweater I ever knit, and it was quite the epic undertaking at the time. No major modifications, but because I'm tall it's a bit shorter on me than as modelled. It's nice and cozy, but now that I know more, I wish I had chosen a wool yarn because I would love the sweater even more. Acrylic does make it really easy care, which is convenient. I've styled it here with my plaid skirt, in a cozy fall look, with dress shorts and a yellow sweater, which I've worn to work in the late summer on many occasions, and with jeans for a more casual option.
Amused, knit in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, colour: Hyacinth. I knit this sweater pretty much exactly as specified, with a bit less ease than modelled. I love wearing this sweater, because I always feel like the back of my neck is the first part of me to get cold, so the big collar helps keep me warm in the winter. I've styled it here in a few ways that I often wear it- with a casual tee for around the house and lazy weekends, with boots, jeans, and a scarf for a shopping trip or weekend stroll, and with dress pants and a chunky necklace (and my knitter's satchel!) to wear to work.
Sweater: Amused by Jordana Paige Khakis: The Limited Shoes: Nine West Pin: Anthropologie Wooden Bangles: Grandma
I'll be celebrating Thanksgiving this year at my sister and brother-in-law's home. I consider this my "third home," my second being my parents'. When I'm visiting them, I'm at maximum happiness, laughing and just having the best time. I think today's outfit reflects the comfy-ness of home; khaki pants, a sweater and a little wooden bird pin. Oh yes, and their little kitty, Bailey.
Sweater: Amused by Jordana Paige Jeans: Express Shoes: Target Hat: The Limited
Today driving to work, lost in my own little world, I had to do a double take at the SUV in front of me. On the back window there was a Knitty sticker and a Ravelry sticker, plus a little llama hanging from the rear view mirror. I made a little gasp and thought, "Oh...Friend!" As I passed the SUV I considered sticking my head out the window and yelling, "I'm a knitter too. I'm wearing a sweater published in Knitty!" but I thought that would be a little odd. We knitters really need to come up with a universal sign to acknowledge each other in such situations.
It's Friday, and let's just face it that I didn't feel like doing much more than throwing on a hat today. There's oodles to be done before the weekend and no time for primping. Every wardrobe needs a good hat. I've had this one probably for 10 years. It has so many colors in it, that I can wear it with just about anything.
As I've said before, my favorite part to designing knitwear is seeing what knitters do with my designs. I love people's creativity with their yarn choices and modifications. Ravelry generously feeds me with their "user activity" tab. It shows me all the finished garments people have made of my designs. I was recently perusing this page and noted that many have finished, or are close to finishing Amused from this Winter's Knitty. I thought I'd share some with you here.
Winter Knitty is live! It seems to be getting a lot of traffic right now, so you may have trouble viewing it at this time. But, now I can finally show you my pattern, Amused.
Amused is as I like them, top-down in one piece. It's a fairly quick knit, worked in Karabella Merino Superwash. I've probably mentioned how much I love this yarn already, but I really do.
Even though you may not be able to see Knitty, you can glimpse at the pattens as designers add them to Ravelry.
Aren't knitting and the Olympics just a perfect pair? Last night I watched the figure skating while finishing the collar on my vest. I'm going to have to rip it out because I don't like it, but there will be Olympic coverage all day, so the thought of re-knitting it isn't so bad. 
