all knitting, all the time

Not much got accomplished this weekend other than knitting.  The weather was kind of yucky, so what better to do than sit on the sofa and knit?

I was nearing the end of Ms. Marigold, so I was a woman obsessed.  I tend to get that way at the beginning and end of of a project.

Ms. Marigold got finished, but I'm not completely happy with it.  The torso is a little long, which isn't a biggie, but the ribbing around the neck is too loose.  This was my first time picking up stitches, and I think I picked up too many.  Oh well, this is all a learning process, right?

After I took those pictures it occurred to me that I could rip the neck ribbing off and knit it again.  I wish I had thought of that before I had woven in all the ends!  It took me a while, but that's exactly what I did.  So, I guess Ms. Marigold isn't finished after all.

That's okay, I have a new knitting companion to share the sofa with.  That's my girl!!

Comments

[Kashoan]

I have always wanted to know how to knit. Your daughter is very lucky to learn from you. Good luck with Ms. Marigold.

[Jenny]

Wow! Your tension is great! I can't believe you're so new to knitting and your fabric looks so great... I mean congratulations :)

And I like your hair even better today! It's always better when you can style it yourself, looks awesome :D

[Sarah Jackson]

it looks so good! I was going to suggest ripping out the ribbing if you weren't happy, so I'm glad to see that you went there all on your own. :)

How fun that you have a new knitting companion! Mine knit too, but when they do, I have to help them and I don't get much done myself. Soon, I hope.

[Amy]

Wow, the sweater looks great! I love that color. Picking up fewer stitches is going to cinch in that neckline and make it super sexy :)

[Rebekah]

cute sweater! That's been on my wish list for a while now :)

[Tiffany]

Love the sweater!

[Melanie]

That turned out great! Nice color on you, obviously you like it since your lipstick matches. =) Hope you get the neckline the way you want it.

[darby]

Beki, I have no idea how to knit or how you can take yarn and turn it into that... but it is really cute! And so fun for fall... now, if we can just get some cooler weather down here so you can wear it outside of your air conditioned house!

[Stephanie]

Ohh i love it! Where did you get the pattern?
You really are a talented knitter.

[Elizabeth]

You look great. You're making me want to start knitting again.....maybe in October.

[claudia]

So impressive!!!
I think it looks great. I'm still kind of scared to try anything harder than a scarf or a dish towel.
BTW, your new hairstyle is lookin' good. . . it is very similar to my cut!

[amy h]

This reminds me of this sweater I was wanting yesterday:

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/sweaters/dream/PRDOVR~97673/97673.jsp

I don't think it's too long though. Nice work!

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

You are too funny! I think it looked great - but understand :) Have fun with your girl!

[Mary Smith]

Wow! That vest is beautiful! And I do like your hair too!

[Helen]

The top looks great! It's on my to-knit list too. Hope re-doing the ribbing works out well. It all looks very neat even if you're not happy with the overall fit, and it's a lovely colour.

[Carol]

Beautiful! I love your new haircut as well.

[mary]

I love the color, and how exciting that you have a knitting Buddie!

[Suzie sews]

don't rip the neck back... i love it, before I read the words I looked at the picture and thought I loved the shape of it. Super cute to have a knitting partner, my boys just are not interested...Boo Hoo...

[Carrie]

When I do ribbing I pick up two stitches for every three rows. Good luck! Otherwise it looks like a great shape on you :)

[Geertrude]

Great sweater! Isn't it fun to teach your kid knitting? My girls learned last summer.

[Tracy]

you are a knitting machine!

[Missie Krissie]

Your hair looks great!!

[Stacey]

Love the color....and the new "do" is great!

[Katie]

I think it looks great! I love the color.

[molly]

love the color - matches my man socks :) ms. marigold is going to look great once you're done. i can already see it with some layering, maybe a chocolate brown jacket, a scarf, your perfect new do. yesterday afternoon my daughter asked me to read her a book, then said, "nevermind, let's just sit here and knit." a girl after my own heart.

[collins]

Wow! It's going to be great, the color is beautiful. How fun to knit with your daughter.

[Blayne]

I love the sweater - i think it looks great on you! It's nice to have company :)

[Carrie]

I love the sweater I think it looks great!

[misschris]

Look at you go, Beki! I am still sooo loving your hair. Man, that is a good color on you.

[Annie]

beautiful sweater, darling hair

[Lori]

I can't believe what a prolific knitter you are! Looking forward to seeing the modified Ms. Marigold. Good thing you have the courage/energy to redo it. Sometimes I just can't pick it up again once its not right. By the way, I love the haircut!

[katie]

love it beki. It is nice to know you can jsut rip out the neck and knit it up again. i think it looks great though. Maybe with a button down shirt it won't be as noticable?

[Flipfloppingmamma]

Oh I really like that!!! If it's too long for you it would probably fit me...;)

[Becky]

I love the socks on the table. It's JUST LIKE MY HOUSE. I always feel better when I see photos like this. Hope the vest comes out better. You will be happier in the long run that you fixed it.

[Lera]

Way to go, Beki! It looks so very pretty. The stitches look very even and precise.

[Zoe]

I love it! What a beautiful color on you too! I love to knit but I have never made any article of clothing for myself. I think that as it gets colder, I am going to be picking up my needles again. I love the picture of your daughter knitting. I taught my 8 year old son how to knit too. The other night, a new babysitter was watching him. She called us around bedtime and said "Asher says that he is allowed to stay awake in his bed, knitting a scarf . . . is that right?" I had to laugh at my little creator, taking after his mom. :) Sounds like your kids have some of your talents too. :)

[Zoe]

PS I think that the sweater is very sexy on you too!! :)

[Shannon]

That's the good thing about knitting. You can always start from scratch with frogged yarn. You can't really do that with fabric after it's cut.
Are you itching for another knit night? I know I am.

[melissa deakin]

this is gorgeous.
your work is remarkable!

[Jean]

ooooooooo and let me add ahhhhhhh! LOVE IT!

[Sarah]

You are so talented! I love the sweater and the new hair cut!

[jessica]

I started (and worked on a couple of already started) knitting projects this weekend. With fall around the corner I love nothing more than knitting my heart away...now if I could just finish something!

[lucy]

I am utterly blown away by how your knitting is blossoming! Such a beautiful vest and colour.

[Carolyn]

You're becoming an expert. Didn't you just learn or does my memory serve me wrong?? Awesome color on you!

[denice]

This is cute, too -- both the sweater AND the apprentice.

[Melissa]

I just love that! Perfect fit, and great colour for fall, good job! PS, it's very flattering on you!

[AJ]

Oh it looks great! Be proud of yourself! You can always fix the stitches and learn from your mistakes. :) So what's next?

[Thimbleina]

I think it looks good I especially like the shoulder joins and the colour

[Lis Garrett]

Oh, but it IS lovely! And what a fantastic color. :-)

[Regina]

What a darling little knitting companion you have! So sweet.