This pattern is from Knitty and I used a silk yarn from Interlacements that I ordered from KnitPicks. Erland took it over and has been wearing it non-stop. I'll be making another for myself soon. Finished 11-2004.
The prettiest sweater I've ever made. This is a Patons pattern and I used Patons Classic Merino Wool. Finished 3-2004.
I love my Bucket O Chic. The patten is from Chic Knits and I used Reynolds Naturgarn Wool from Knit Nut. Finished 1-2004.
Perfectly Plain Vest is from Knitters Winter 2001. I used the yarn I had leftover from Jimmy's vest. I had to make it twice as I made it HUGE the first time. PUMA! It fits Bob fine now and really looks good on him. The yarn is Peer Gynt from Got Yarn. Finished for good 2-2004.
James' Cabled Vest is from Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men. We were saving money so I used Patons Astra. I won't make that mistake again but Bob loves the vest and it looks great on him. I shouldn't have tried to knit it in the car. Way too much frogging. Finished 3-2004.
Simply Stunning Lace Shawl is a St Serephina Knits pattern that I got from Elann.com when I ordered this yarn,Sonata from the Endless Summer Collection. Finished 4-2004.
Sitcom Chic is my favorite sweater knitted with my favorite yarn. The pattern is Bonnie Marie's on Knitty and the yarn is the now long-gone Crystal Palace Caprice. I've made 3 sweaters from this yarn and have a little bit of a few more colors left. I got this green from Elann.com. Finished 4-2004.
Ribbon Tank top is a pattern I bought from Tess Yarns at Maryland Sheep and Wool. I got the yarn at MSW, also, from Wool in the Woods. Finished 5-2004.
Tank girl is from Stitch and Bitch. I've had this yarn for ages in my stash and couldn't find a pattern for it. Finished 6-2004.
Summer Net Shell is a free pattern from the Crystal Palace website. I used Araucania Nature Cotton from Lettuce Knit. Finished 8-2004.
Striped Pullover is a pattern from Simply Beautiful Sweaters. I used Schoeller Bermuda that I got from Elann.com. I loved this yarn. Finished 7-2004.
Martini Poncho is from the Rowan Cotton Braid book. I used Classic Elite Bubbles yarn from Lettuce Knit. I didn't to the i-cord edging, I picked up stitches on the edges and around the neck. I also made a blue one for Liz and a black one for Erland. Mine was finished 6-2004.
Oakley is a pattern from Berroco for Suede yarn. I substituted On Line Simba that I bought from Orchardside Yarn Shop in Raphine. My favorite not so local YS. Finished 8-2004.
Paris Loop is from Mag Knits using Gedifra Cicco from Elann.com. I love it! Finished 8-2004
Summer Poncho was a free pattern that came with the Maggi knits Linen. I got it at Lettuce Knit. Finished 7-2004
Fleur is from the Jaeger book JB26 using 8 balls of Deco Ribbon yarn from Crystal Palace. I left out the bottom holes.
Finished 5-2004
Rockstar is from the Knitty website and was knitted with leftover yarn from Clapotis and black peacock.
I made this sweater for Jack's baby shower before he was born. I used Debbie Bliss cotton denim aran that I bought in Blacksburg when I was visiting my sister, Lawre. The patten is "Baby's First Sweater" that I got free off the internet.