I know it has been a looooog time since I last posted...I am still alive and well. I’d like to present to you not just one...but 2 finished knits. Presenting Rick & his Wall Street Cable vest...


A close up of the neck...

He likes it...he really likes it. He has already worn it twice. This is the first time I have knit a V-neck & picked up stitches. It is amazing how it is done with a nice finished look to the V.

Next up...Marina...

The only problem is I do not have enough yarn to finish the collar. I just ordered one more skein today from Jimmy Beans Wool I really like their web site & they are quick to ship. I couldn’t find the right dye lot...but oh well. Hopefully it willblend enough. I have 4 inches done on the collar & the pattern calls for a 7 inch collar. I’d be happy with 6 inches though. So...when I get the collar all finished, I will take another photo of me modeling her. I decided to go with the brown buttonsbecause I needed to break up the blue color. I love blue & brown together. Let me know what you think. Here is a close up of the button…

I think it is different & I do think it works...after all, it is my sweater & I can do anything I want!!! Right?

P.S. If you look in my gallery (Been there Done that)...all the information regarding the finished project is posted there.

New Project Update...
I decided to knit this beautiful cable sweater next…

This is from Jo Sharp’s Contemporary Knitting...the 2nd book. Donna is going to knit this sweater with me...actually she showed my the sweater. I’m such a copy cat! Actually we both knit our last sweater together also. Hers is called Magenta & she looks fabulous wearing her. Go check it out.
I’m going to use Jo Sharp Silkroad Ara Tweed in the color Licorice #119. I decided that if I was going to knit a long bulky cable sweater, I’d better use a soft comfy yarn & one that is also a pretty neutral color that will go with a lot in my wardrobe. The tweed in this color is very subtle. It has a little burgundy & a few different shades of grey speckled throughout. I have been craving a black sweater & now I will have one.

A close up of the yarn. Here is a photo of the full sweater…

I will leave you (not as long as last time) with some sunset photos…


Oh my...the sky was ever more gorgeous in person.

Hope everyone had a fabulous New Year!!
Have a fantabulous evening!!!