A few weeks ago, I finished a sweater for myself.
You would think, with as much knitting as goes down in these parts that I would have a closet full (or at least a shelf?) of knits just lying around waiting for their chance to see the sun. But the truth of the matter is that I haven’t knit anything for myself since the first awful sweater I made about ten years ago. Ten years, sigh, how is that possible?
The majority of what I knit are gifts for others. That hasn’t meant I didn’t start a few things for myself, but I would lose the pattern, or the yarn, or frog it just to use the yarn for something else. As a matter of fact this yarn was a cardigan gone wrong before I ripped it all out and started over. Now it’s a mama-made sweater for me.
The yarn is fabulous. A lovely bland of silk and linen that I bought in New York at School Products Yarn recommended by Kirsten Kapur of Through the Loops. Yes, it’s a strange name for a yarn store, but the shop itself was nothing short of miraculous. The store itself is relatively stark, but the fiber blends? Oh! I didn’t even know some of the blends they had existed. I felt like I was touching silky strings from spun clouds.
The pattern is Heliotrope by Merceded Tarasovich-Clark and it was a gentle project that really didn’t take much attention, skill, or time to knit… well, shouldn’t unless you’re the mother of four. It took me longer than a year. To knit. The last. inch. Really.
I should note, there is a good reason to take photos right after you complete your project before you have a chance to snag it, or have babies pull on the little loops while she’s riding on your back. And don’t forget the drool and other various bodily fluids you’re likely to collect during a few minutes of wear.
So yeah, finish a project, take photos while the little ones are down. As quickly as possible. Words of wisdom from me to you.
Gorgeous! And the sweater is lovely, too!
And hey! Nice necklace!
That necklace, my friend, spends very little of its time off of my neck. As in I do believe I’ve taken it off less than a dozen times since it was gifted to me. Thank you… It is my favorite piece of jewelry, well, beyond the wedding apparel that is
Lovely neckline all the way around! And you picked a really fun color. Very nice.
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment! I love the neckline too. Although I’ve seen a lot of people change it so that it’s closer to the neck, I love the swoopiness of it!
very, very lovely. you and the swoopy sweater. (and loved your words of wisdom, too)
Thank you so much Karen!!
You are always such a ray of sunshine, warmth, and generosity!!
much better pictures of your gorgeous sweater than what I took. The pattern shows up much better. good job kiddo!!!
Thanks Mom!! I love the pics you took of me, but with the window backlighting the image, it was hard for me to get the details on the sweater. Taking pictures of yourself is super hard. I feel totally dorky.
Beautiful sweater Cheryl! Very flattering!
Thanks so much Janet. I can’t believe I finished one for myself!
Gorgeous sweater! You are so talented. I can only knit scarves! You’re going to have to give me some lessons…
Thank you Danielle! Any time!! I’d be happy to have a knitting partner!