Prairie Tunic - From Interweave Knits

Based on some comments from other Ravelry members, I’m going with a needle size down. (#2 instead of #3). Especially with the Linen - no give and tends to stretch a bit…
Fingers crossed it will work out!

I love this pattern and I hope it actually fits me when I'm done. So far, it is knitting up nicely with the Louet Sport linen.

1 year of my MBA - Done!

Ok... So I took a VERY long break from knitting this past year.
My first year of school has been busy and stressful, but a lot of fun, too!

Now I have summer break, so I've been able to start knitting again.

My latest creation is the Tea Rose Halter, from Interweave Knits. I have been dying to make this pattern since the first time I saw it, but I could never decide on the yarn. Plus, to be honest it looked a bit intimidating. Surprisingly, once I started it was pretty simple. The other great thing was how quickly I completed it: only about 5 days start to finish, including minimal finishing!

So here are the pics!

The Flutter Sleeve Cardigan - Finished!

FINALLY - I have my pictures of the Flutter Sleeve Cardigan!
I'm really happy with this project...

I used Blue Sky Alpaca yarn, which I always love to work with... The pattern sizing is 36", but I'm only 32" and it fits well.

Whew.. Just back from Vegas last night.

Woke up from a LONG post-working nap and I and am about to return to sleep shortly!
Stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel. Lots of fun.

PRE-Vegas:
I completed the smallest size of the Interweave Spring 20008 "Flutter Sleeve Cardigan."
It turn out great. Even though I have mastered shaping, socks, gloves, mittens, hats, and even lace at times - I managed to sew all the seams, make button wholes, and sew on the buttons: all the finishing techniques I have avoided over the years.
The project was really fun and I finished the entire thing in about 3 weeks.
For me, that is quite an accomplishment.

Outside of knitting I have been contemplating the impending loss of paycheck in mid-june. Very scary...
But at the same time, I couldn't be more excited to join the NYU Stern MBA program full-time.

NEW PROJECT:
Montego Bay Scarf (#2) in Habu Golden/Natural Silk -- nice easy project for the recent vacation. :)

I've been knitting

but not blogging...

Here are some pics of my projects from the Fall.

I successfully finished the Mason Dixon After-Dark Nightie in Louet Sport (color champagne).

It was a pretty simple pattern, but am horrible at finishing, so the side seams are bulkier than I'd like.  It also turned out a bit wider and shorter than I anticipated.

There are more pics on my Flickr site and on Ravelry (user name Tigerlilly).

WIP is the matching Mason-Dixon After Dark Robe in Louet Sport (color Ginger).  I have the back piece completed and am gearing up to start the front pieces...

I have also finished another pair of Blue Moon Socks (color is Pink Granite).  I love this yarn - fun colors and easy to work with...

Also finished a scarf for my friend - I used Jade Sapphire 8-ply Cashmere and a simple diamond motif.  I liked this project and the yarn, but wish I had a 3rd skein to 

 make it longer!  Of course at close to $40/skein, I only bought 2...

I've been MIA

But in my defense, I did get my invitation to Ravelry. My name on Ravelry is Tigerlilly for anyone already a member.
I have more of my finished projects with yarn, needles, and pattern info.
I also added more pics to my Flickr, finished objects and my current WIP.

I have 3 new colorways from Blue Moon...

I frogged the cabled sock, several versions of the Black & Gold Steelers sock, and have been swatching (without any interesting results).

Here's my latest Blue Moon sock (Med weight "Socks that Rock"yarn in Gingerbread Dude:Pattern: Blue Moon Toe-Up Socks That Rock

Here is the latest on the Tiger's Eye Socks That Rock:Pattern is improvised -- my sister wants Toe-less socks. Great for winter pedicures... :)

So that's it. I'm a bad blogger, but aspire to improve! And I actually have a comment from one of my posts! Very encouraging, so thank you!

Long, long weekend

Spent the long weekend in Florida with my family. Vacation was great, as usual, but the tennis is never-ending! Ugh! As I typed that, Nadal just lost his match. At 2am. :( No more Nadal is disappointing, but no more tennis for a bit is a good thing.

But, upon my return this evening, I found my Ravelry invitation! Very exciting. I added a few little things already, but there's much to explore... Already, I know I love it. I can visualize my stash, projects, my needles... Add order and plan new projects without dragging out the stash, books, & magazines constantly.

Must get around to going to sleep very soon. First day back from vacation will certainly be a busy one.

In my knitting news:

• I am about 80% done with my second try at the Iron City Socks. Looking good, so I'm pretty happy. Looking MUCH better than the first "experimental" version.

• I started the Tyrolean Stockings, from Interweave Fall 2007. I'm using the Blue Moon Art Fibers - In the Navy - Heavyweight yarn. LOVE the yarn.

• I finished the 1st sock from the Blue Moon Mediumweight - Tigers Eye - yarn. It's a slouchy and stripey sock that ends just before her toes - so that she can wear flip-flops w/ them. Think "Pedicure Socks" from knitty.