1. Second crochet bag, done!
For all the details check it out on my Ravelry. Incidentally this was made over our Christmas holiday near Jervis Bay where we stayed on a property with ALPACAS!
They are such funny creatures.
2. The Convertible Cardigan finally has buttons. They look like giant chocolate buds.
One day I may decide to model this cardigan (it's more like a jacket) but for now, I'm not insane enough to wear it in 30 degree heat.
3. Oh and I finally moved beyond swatching for my dad's perfect v-neck jumper.
Back in August last year, my dad asked me to make him a jumper after he saw the cardigan I made my mum for her birthday. So I promised to make him one for his birthday which is not until April. Plenty of time.
He specified that he wanted something he could wear to any and all occasions - casual, formal, weddings, funerals (my father is a pastor, so he actually goes to a lot of these). It has to be not too dark, not too light (definitely not Aran), not too plain, but not too fancy either. Piece of cake.
I then proceeded to do what I always do when I promise to knit someone something - I procrastinated. (This, incidentally, is why I do not knit Christmas gifts.) Since promising to make my dad this jumper, I've made 3 bags, a scarf, a cardigan, a baby sweater, a pair of socks and half of another jumper.
What have I done on dad's jumper? This...
So far this is my 3rd attempt at the border. And I still haven't quite decided on a pattern. I guess I work better under pressure.
Summer is just too good to blog. Talk next month.
