Quilting-wise, I am really excited about the newest improv top I have started. I am using a bunch of my favorite fabrics and slashing them up, no measurements, and then am piecing them together as I go, adding bits of neutral scraps here and there. I came up with the idea and had a rough sketch drawn in about 3 minutes, and usually my favorite quilts start that way, just done for the love of stitching. I have a recipient in mind for this, but no timeline, so I will pick at blocks here and there. Here is what I have so far.
In the knitting arena, I decided a new year warranted casting on a new sweater! The pattern is the top-down cable yoke jacket by Cotton and Cloud, and has the sweetest braided cable yoke and a hood. This will be a longer term project, and is for The Middle Child, who is so sweet and my biggest crafting cheerleader. She was asking for a purple sweater and this yarn, Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras, is knocking me out with its softness and gorgeous tones. Might need a big-girl one! It is coming along quickly thanks to my latest obsession, Downton Abbey. I treated myself to seasons 1 and 2 as an early birthday gift and so that has planted my arse on the couch with my knitting needles more frequently than normal. In fact, I have named this the "Downton Sweater" and have joined up with the Downton Abbey Knit Along over at luv in the mommyhood. Good fun! Just started Seaason 2 and really enjoying it!
I have a couple other quilts to finish up, and a swap project to work on, so I am hoping to get some time to get at these! In the meantime, my sidekick and I are likely curled up on the couch like this.... :)
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I love the knit sweater - in progress!
If you are craving Downton try Upstairs, Downstairs too. Its like Downton but made in th 70s :)
I love that purple. so rich.
Wow! I am in awe of your sweater... I can barely manage socks! Lucky little girl :-)
Love that purple sweater and the quilt blocks look great!
You know I love that sweater! So much so that I bought the same yarn to copy you in a lame hat kind of way. ;)
Goodness, that is an adorable sweater!!! Loving your cross quilt so far. That's the best kind of project!
Downton - have you been watching Ripper Street, and Selfridge over on ITV. I love period drama, but hate that it takes me away from my machine - perhaps I ought to use these TV opportunities to try and graduate up from just knitting cowl scarves!
That sweater is going to be amazing! That jewel tone purple is pure bliss. I recently got hooked on Downton myself (be sure to find the holiday specials between season 2-3 and 3-4). Such a great show for craft time, that sweater will be done in no time!
I really love how fast that sweater is coming together. The color is gorgeous, and I'm a sucker for anything with cables!
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