After a great three-day weekend I feel more energized to get back into blogging. I never stopped knitting (of course) but I just haven't been inspired to blog. I think I need a new camera.
I finished Florence a few weeks ago and it was very exciting. I've worn it many times since too (which is always a sign of success after completing a project). I started this project in Summer last year and had to shelve it after getting frustrated with having mismatched decreases on my neckline. I didn't have the energy to rip. But this summer I pulled it out of hibernation and was determined to complete this project. It is the most detailed piece I've ever knitted with fair aisle, lace, button bands and a collar.
It's hard to take photos of black knitting!! Here's a closer one.
A close up of the sleeve
I was so excited to finish this project and I finally was able to seam set-in sleeves with some sort of confidence.
Pattern: Florence from Rowan 35 Yarn: Jaeger Pure Cotton (now discontinued)
And by the way, we discovered our very own local patch of grass on the weekend. Grass is a pretty rare commodity in Japan, so we were excited. After a terrible terrible rainy cold day last Friday, we were paid back in full with three glorious days full of sunshine and blue skies!
Hope you had a great weekend too!
Look at you with your cuteness! Your sweater (and you) look great!
Posted by: jenn | October 10, 2006 at 01:12 PM
That's a nice retro look, and the glasses complete the charm!
Posted by: stefana | October 10, 2006 at 02:05 PM
oh wow! how uber cute is that cardi! you look absolutely fabulous. great job!
Posted by: jacqueline | October 10, 2006 at 02:25 PM
That is such a cute sweater, Kat! And the skirt is a perfect complement. Which came first, the sweater or the skirt?
I'm partial to your color choices, too. Black and pink...always a winning combination!
Posted by: Jan | October 10, 2006 at 09:51 PM
That sweater is beyond cute. Yay you! *standing ovation for Kat's knitting skillz*
The boy has some serious handstand abilities. Yowza.
Posted by: Steph VW | October 10, 2006 at 10:54 PM
Oh wow - your florence is tres cute! Love it with the flippy skirt too. Brava!
Posted by: Ann | October 11, 2006 at 12:10 AM
wow! it's so great to see florence done! i remember how sad you were at thanksgiving last year when we looked at it and couldn't figure out how to fix those neckline decreases. you did a splendid job of finishing it up! totally fabulous!
i must say, that is THE nicest piece of grass i have seen in a long time! look at how manicured it is! where did you find it?
Posted by: gleek | October 11, 2006 at 12:29 AM
SUUUUPER cute sweater! It looks so great on you, and it is perfect paired with that skirt! And yeah, that is a nice piece of grass, too!
Posted by: Mariko | October 11, 2006 at 01:33 AM
Wow! That sweater is amazing! It looks beautiful on you!
Posted by: Heather | October 11, 2006 at 01:57 AM
Florence is very impressive! Beautiful job, Kat!!
Posted by: alison | October 11, 2006 at 02:01 AM
Your Florence is just lovely! A beautiful job...and I am most envious because I know that sweater pattern would probably have scared the crap out of me!
BTW - How was Madonna?
Posted by: Niki | October 11, 2006 at 03:11 AM
oh i like that! florence is beautiful and it looks great on you. congrats!
Posted by: kris | October 11, 2006 at 03:18 AM
florence looks great! and the day out looks like it was lovely.
Posted by: D R E W | October 12, 2006 at 02:22 AM
I would've never considered making Florence based on the photo in the magazine but the dark colour makes it look so much more sophisticated!
Posted by: princesspumpkin | October 12, 2006 at 02:31 PM
The photos of you in the sweater are awesome!
Wasn't that a great weekend? I went up Takaosan to hang out with the tengu and about 2 million other tourists. Woo!
Hey, I'll try to come back to the Cow with my newest project when I get it figured out...See ya!
Posted by: erizabesu | October 13, 2006 at 06:38 PM
hey kat! that sweater looks fabulous on you!
Posted by: chris | October 14, 2006 at 01:49 AM