A finished Trapeze Jacket! It looks great. This jacket is not a quick knit, which is probably why it's the first one I've personally seen finished since the pattern was published. But, the finished sweater is totally worth it. I've been wanting to make one for myself since I designed the pattern and just haven't had time. Firebrunette has inspired me to move it to the top of the "to-knit" list. I really like the green yarn she selected.

Also, for those wanting to see more photos of my design, Hot Cocoa, from More Big Girl Knits, Amy has uploaded additional photos on Ravelry. They're photos that aren't published in the book.

New JP pattern! It's called Hot Cocoa Jacket and it's published in the book titled "More Big Girl Knits." It's a double-breasted jacket with a shawl collar. The stitch pattern slants inward above the waist and outward below to define the waist. Unfortunately, there isn't a photo in the book of the jacket straight on to really show the effect, but just like wearing large horizontal stripes will make a person look big, the direction of the slanted stitch pattern has the opposite effect and really slims.



The yarn, which is oh so warm and cozy, is RYC Cashsoft DK (merino/microfiber/cashmere) and is available in over 20 colors.

I was poking around the web today and made my way over to Jillian's blog. Oh look, I thought to myself, Jillian received a copy of her and Amy's book, Big Girl Knits. I scrolled down the page and there is a photo of the back of the book...that's my skirt pattern! I gasped and my sister came in wondering if it was something good or bad. I showed her and we both squealed with excitement.

I was truly surprised by this. I even saw Amy and Jillian at the show in San Diego and they didn't mention it to me. I'm just thrilled to have it on the back cover. The closest I've ever been to having one of my patterns on the cover was in an issue of Vogue Knitting. My pattern made it to the table of contents. At this rate I figure I'm on my way to the front cover!

Oh ya, here's the photo.