Well, I finished the green Fun in the Sun Hat from Interweave Crochet. I much prefer the striped versions and the Rowan DK Cotton seemed to be not quite as sturdy as the DebbieBliss Cotton. However, Miss Millie does look awful cute in it.
 I made a small one for doll from some leftover pink cotton...
I made a small one for doll from some leftover pink cotton... The Seafoam Vest is now finished and I have to say it is a little "snug".  I really hate Rowan Summer Tweed - it feels like rough old string and the finished garment is stiff with very little give in it. I read some reviews of this yarn on the internet and it seems that knitters either love or hate it. I saw a finished version of this vest made up in Lion Brand Cottonease and it looked really good, so I may try again as I love this simple pattern. I blocked the hell out of it and may just be able to carry it off. A modelled shot might be forthcoming sometime soon.
The Seafoam Vest is now finished and I have to say it is a little "snug".  I really hate Rowan Summer Tweed - it feels like rough old string and the finished garment is stiff with very little give in it. I read some reviews of this yarn on the internet and it seems that knitters either love or hate it. I saw a finished version of this vest made up in Lion Brand Cottonease and it looked really good, so I may try again as I love this simple pattern. I blocked the hell out of it and may just be able to carry it off. A modelled shot might be forthcoming sometime soon. Esme is also finished !  Again , the modelled shot will have to wait until I find something appropriate to wear under it.  I love this top. The Rowan 4 ply cotton is a joy to work with and gives good stitch definition.  All I need is some warm weather and this will definitely be getting worn.
Esme is also finished !  Again , the modelled shot will have to wait until I find something appropriate to wear under it.  I love this top. The Rowan 4 ply cotton is a joy to work with and gives good stitch definition.  All I need is some warm weather and this will definitely be getting worn.
I had promised myself that I would finish some UFOs before I cast on anything new. So, of course I couldn't resist the temptation to start a LaLa Scarf from Greetings From Knit Cafe. I am using Rowan Kidsilk Haze which I love.
 And a Spiderweb Cardigan from Interweave Crochet in Jaeger Aqua.
And a Spiderweb Cardigan from Interweave Crochet in Jaeger Aqua. And a Two Tone Shrug from Fitted Knits in Cotton Fleece.
And a Two Tone Shrug from Fitted Knits in Cotton Fleece. As if that wasn't enough to be getting on with, I am just itching to start something from one of these new additions to my knitting library.
As if that wasn't enough to be getting on with, I am just itching to start something from one of these new additions to my knitting library.  Hip Hats and Cool Caps in particular is an amazing book.  I really recommend this one if you  like the idea of really trendy fun hats.  I want to make just about everything in it.
Hip Hats and Cool Caps in particular is an amazing book.  I really recommend this one if you  like the idea of really trendy fun hats.  I want to make just about everything in it.
 
 



 This is such a great hat - I will so be wearing it if the sun ever comes out again ! I whipped up two at work and have almost finished a plain green one.
 This is such a great hat - I will so be wearing it if the sun ever comes out again ! I whipped up two at work and have almost finished a plain green one.
