I agree with Lauren...I love knitting challenging projects that take some time to finish. I feel a great sense of accomplishment from them. But I also need from time to time a quick knit for the sake of instant gratification. Here is where Sophie fits in...

Sophie took me one day to knit. She is a quick one...that Sophie girl. Not only that, when I put her in my front loader (not supposed to be good for felting) she felted in one cycle. I was shocked. I customized the heavy wash cycle to the hottest water temperature and highest spin cycle speed. Not only did she survive like a champ, but she came out better than I expected. I decided to try this pin on her that I bought in Vegas in November. I love it!! I will definitely be felting many more purses.

Rogue News...

Well let's see now...all I need to do is sew in the sleeves and install her zipper. I'm awaiting for her zipper to arrive from Zipper Stop. I am going to attempt my first zipper, but if I get really frustrated, I will have someone put it in for me. I am really happy with how she fits so far. I have to give credit where credit is due. Thanks to Claudia for posting all the info on the finishing touches (provisional cast on for the grafting, Binding off the Applied i-Cord to the hem to make it look like it belongs there...truly amazing, if I say so myself!) for the cardiganized Rogue. She manes the books and even the page numbers that all the information is on. I would never have been able to do this without her informative posts. Thanks Claudia!!
I can't wait to finish and wear her!

Future Project...
I have some ideas in mind. For some reason I'm still in cardi mode...I guess it's because it's WINDY and COLD with SNOW all over the place here in Maryland.
Here's what I'm thinking...from the newest Rowan...Butterfly...

only in the Camisole version using one of these 2 colors...

Rowan's Kid silk Haze in Pearl or Smoke
The pattern calls for lots of beads sewn in but I'm not sure I'm going to do that. I'm thinking about it.
The other one I'm thinking about is Sam from the Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora book...

using Debbie Bliss's Cashmerino Aran...

in Brown or Red. I have been craving a plain ribbed zippered Cardigan for awhile now.

Well take care and make it a relaxing evening!!!