When not knitting
August 29, 2008
One month to go (almost)
The last details of the wedding are kicking my butt (just a month to go!) and with all the bachelorette parties*, and wedding errands I've had no head to post, but I have been knitting, here's the proof.
*Cultural note: here in Mexico we girls have several gatherings attended just by women prior to the wedding, usually two, one organized by the mother of the bride and one by the mother of the groom. I'm lucky enough to have 3 very loving sisters that are organizing a sort of rehearsal dinner, but is a little unusual because we don't do rehearsal dinners here.
Estoy sufriendo con los ultimos detalles de la boda (falta un mes!!!) y con eso de las despedidas y todas las vueltas no he tenido cabeza para postear pero he estado tejiendo y aqui esta la prueba.
Pattern: Lady February Sweater from Flint Knits
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cathay (50% cotton, 35% rayon & 15% silk 50g, 109 yds.) in Daisy Yellow, 9 skeins.
Needles: Addi US 5 (3.75mm).
Cast On: July 11
Cast Off: August 18
Mods: I wanted a more fitted sweater so I knitted the XS version on a smaller gauge than the original, smaller needles and thiner yarn. I didn’t make the YO increases but continued increasing in the raglan pattern till I had the right number of stitches for the XS size and it was also the right length to stop the garter and start the lace pattern.
Quería una version mas ajustada al cuerpo as que teji la talla XS, con agujas mas pequeñas y estambre mas delgado. No hice los incrementos de YO, sino continue con el punto de musgo incrementando en los brazos hasta que tuve la cantidad de puntos necesaria para la version XS. De casualidad tambien en este punto el largo fue suficiente para empezar con el patrón de calados.
Pattern: Anne Scarf by MK Carroll
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% superfine alpaca, 50% merino wool 100g, 100 yds.) in Dungaree Blue 2001, 2 skeins.
Needles: Hook G (4mm).
Cast On: July 29
Cast Off: August 7
Mods: None, I’m a very beginner crocheter and this scarf is perfect for me: addictive, easy, quick and looks great.
I had chosen a single ply yarn to make it but I changed it to a plied one, is easier to work with and you can see what you’re doing (specially important to a beginner)
Ninguno. Soy una total principiante en eso del gancho asi que queria un patron como este: adictivo, sencillo, rapido y que se viera mas dificil de lo que es.
Al principio habia elegido un estambre de una sola hebra pero lo cambie a uno con mas ya que es mas facil de trabajar en gancho, lo cual es especialmente importante para una principiante como yo.
But not just the wedding is approaching, Valeria is coming soon to this world and I have to make sure she has knitted goodies to receive her.
Y no solamente la boda se acerca, Valeria viene pronto a este mundo y creo que es mi responsabilidad recibirla con regalitos tejidos.
Posted by Navi at August 29, 2008 01:25 AM
Comments
I have seen lots of Lady february sweaters and wasn´t sure I want one for myself, even knitting one for mum or niece. But seeing yours I know I WANT one. I love your choise of colour and yarns, not only for this project. Even when hundreds people knit the same one, yours always look uniquely :)
Posted at August 29, 2008 05:59 AM
Me encanto el saquito amarillo!!!
Un belleza!
Ya falta cada vez menos para la boda...
Un cariño grande
Posted at August 29, 2008 07:09 AM
I've seen so many February Lady Swetaers on Ravelry, and never felt the urge to add it to my queue. I didn't like how loose it hung on the wearers. But yours......now that's a whole 'nother story! I love it. =) I WILL be knitting this sweater (with your mods, of course). And I have to say, I probably never would have chosen that color yarn from the LYS shelf, but it looks fantastic all made up as a sweater. You make me want to be more adventuress with color.
Posted at August 29, 2008 09:10 AM
Qué bueno que has encontrado tiempo para tejer con todos los preparativos. El suéter se te ve genial, el color queda muy bien con tu tono de piel y cabello. La bufanda está preciosa, me dan muchas ganas de hacer una. Y también me encantó el color del suetercito.
Posted at August 29, 2008 10:13 AM
Love the Lady Sweater! So pretty!
Posted at August 29, 2008 11:34 AM
Oh my gosh--your February Lady Swtr is to Die For! Its simply amazing what a few modifications can do to a garment! Absolutely gorgeous - the best I have seen to date! I love the color and those buttons are amazing... Where can I score some of those buttons? I doubt I will be able to find them here in the U.S. Let me know if you can do me the favor or purchasing some for me:) or if they have a website where I can buy some...
Your scarf is lovely too!
Posted at August 29, 2008 12:47 PM
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dios mio... si que tejes....!!!!
este suetercito amarillos es toda una hermosura.!!!
y pues la bufanditasta super linda; me parece ser 2ue tengo una con el mismo puento pero en color rosa-vileta-raro... y ya espero ver el que me imagino es un saquito rosa!!
saludos
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Posted at August 29, 2008 01:20 PM
Navi maravilla tras maravilla, te ha quedado genial el February Lady Swetaers, y la bufanda con ese azul tan vibrante, una maravilla.
Tranquila no más con lo del matriminio, disfruta mucho de todos los preparativos que todo va salir de ensueño.
Te envío muchos cariños y que disfrutes el fin de semana.
Posted at August 29, 2008 03:11 PM
I can hardly believe you have any brain left for knitting at all, and you not only knit a whole sweater, but took on a crochet project too! I'm quite impressed.
Posted at August 29, 2008 03:17 PM
beautiful sweater and scarf, congratulations! the wedding is approaching very soon, enjoy it!
Posted at August 29, 2008 04:42 PM
Precioso el FLS!!! me gusta el color y la forma en que se adapta al cuerpo, muy favorecedor.
De verdad, tienes que contarme cual es tu truco para sacar unas fotos tan claras, son perfectas!!!! como lo haces?
Posted at August 29, 2008 08:12 PM
Oh, the sweater on you is divine! I just have to make it now. Can't wait to see the pics of all your wedding engagements and congratulations!
Posted at August 30, 2008 12:19 PM
that sweater is gorgeous! fits you perfectly!
Posted at August 31, 2008 03:55 PM
Un amarillo reluciente para la chiquilla soleada de alegría, suerte en los tejidos, los planes y preparativos. saludos chilensis
Posted at September 1, 2008 03:34 PM
Y todavia pensaba que tal vez ibas a poder ir a uno de los SnB.. jejeje bueno,pues mucha suerte! vas a ver que todo va a salir bien ;)
BTW esta precioso el sweater!!!
Posted at September 8, 2008 07:36 PM
Hola, me quiero presentar, mi nombre es Rosana Silvera y presido una ong y hemos largado una campaña que se llama "TEJIENDO ESPERANZAS", te invito a entrar al blogs para q te informes y ver si deseas engancharte con este proyecto.
Espero no haber molestado y sino pudieras te encargaría q difundas entre tus contactos la campaña, desde ya muchas gracias. Atte Rosana
el blogs es http://blogs.clarin.com/nanakay
Posted at September 12, 2008 10:19 AM
Hola, me quiero presentar, mi nombre es Rosana Silvera y presido una ong y hemos largado una campaña que se llama "TEJIENDO ESPERANZAS", te invito a entrar al blogs para q te informes y ver si deseas engancharte con este proyecto.
Espero no haber molestado y sino pudieras te encargaría q difundas entre tus contactos la campaña, desde ya muchas gracias. Atte Rosana
el blogs es http://blogs.clarin.com/nanakay
Posted at September 12, 2008 10:21 AM
Fecha... :O osea que ya te casaste!!! Felicidades!!!! :D
Posted at October 2, 2008 01:18 PM
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