2 finished objects
Yep, that's right - TWO finished sweaters. Two sweaters that I'll actually wear out the house! Please excuse my crappy self portraits in a dirty mirror, but I was too impatient to wait on some help :)
This is my cavern cardigan. I actually finished knitting this months ago, but never got around to sewing on the ties or weaving in the ends until this morning. I thought it was a little small for me, but the pictures look pretty good. It is knit using Knit Picks Mainline. I'm pretty pleased with the results.
Next is the simple knitted bodice. I really love this sweater, even though it is too big - I'll still wear it. I made it using Knit Picks Andean Silk (I'm a knit picks lover), which feels soooo good. I should have read the reviews of this sweater with that yarn on ravelry first, because a lot of them came out too big. Next time I'll know. I tried shrinking it, which helped a little. It's not so big that I can't wear it, but it would be nice if it fit.
Well friends, it's Friday - Hooray! My plans for the weekend include more knitting and some sewing - Christmas is near, so I need to get busy. But for now, I'm off to buy a new pair of jeans. My fat jeans are snug, and I don't see that getting any better in the next few months. Hmm, maybe it's not so bad that my sweater came out too big :) I hope that isn't a self fulfilling prophecy!!!
both your sweaters are beautiful and look great on you! Congrats on a good job!
Posted by: kat | November 21, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Super gorgeous!
Posted by: Missy | November 21, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Beki - love the sweaters. the color on the green - fabulous. And who can go wrong with a brown cardi? that one's super cute.
I'm with you on the fat jeans being snug. I hate to go up a size, but I'm gonna have to! UGH. Happy holidays. g
Posted by: gaylen | November 21, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Looks great! It's so nice to finish projects.
Posted by: Marie | November 21, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Gorgeous! I love the brown sweater. You sure got the knitting game on quick!
-- Michele
Posted by: Michele C | November 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM
You are really incredible, Beki. I dabbled in knitting, but never made it past scarves! Great work - and beautiful sweaters!
Posted by: Linda | November 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Your Cavern looks great!
Posted by: Alexandra | November 21, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Love your sweaters! I was hoping for a finished bag, but with all that addiction . . . the sweaters look great :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | November 21, 2008 at 10:52 AM
CONRATULATIONS Beki!You did such a great job!
Posted by: Lucy | November 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Sheesh! I've been reading along with your knitting-obsessed posts, wishing that a little of that mojo would rub off on me for a gift I need to get working on, but I had no idea you were moving along so fast, doing such beautiful work! You rock - these are awesome.
Posted by: sulu-design | November 21, 2008 at 11:02 AM
They're both absolutely lovely. Is there anything you can't do? LOL My mom could knit and she did some wonderful sweaters for me when I was a kid and too young to appreciate the skill. When I see your work, I wish she was still here so I could send her pictures; I know she'd really like your work too.
Posted by: Susan | November 21, 2008 at 11:08 AM
That cardi is awesome. Just awesome. Your ability to pick up a new skill and run with it blows my mind, girl. Great job!
Posted by: miss chris | November 21, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Woo hoo for you! I'm getting beki-itis...I've got about 4 projects on the needles right now...I hate it when I've got all this stuff hanging over my head! but I got more yarn!
Paula
Posted by: Paula | November 21, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Oh, Beki!
Those are fab.! You've done a great job...I am a touch envious of the knitting thing...don't know how yet! :) (note, the yet)
Can't wait to see what you do next!
Posted by: Christy/MommaOnTheMountain | November 21, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Very nice! The brown one of my favorite of the two!
Posted by: misti | November 21, 2008 at 11:47 AM
they look great!!! Good work.
Posted by: Kate Davis | November 21, 2008 at 11:51 AM
NO WAY! You are rockin' those needles baby! I am so IMPRESSED! I love cavern! Damn. I gots some catchin' up to do.
Posted by: Carrie S. | November 21, 2008 at 11:54 AM
They are beautiful! Keep on knitting, girl!
Posted by: Cary | November 21, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Very nice! You did good. :)
Posted by: Kristena | November 21, 2008 at 11:59 AM
they looks great on you! noce work! i love them both.
Posted by: katie | November 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM
The brown one is my favorite, but they are both nice, especially since you made them yourself.
I bought some yarn to play with yesterday.... I need to get a book as well, since it's new to me.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Melanie | November 21, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Wow! What a fabulous job you did. I tried knitting in my younger days and never got the hang of it. You have come along sooooo well and so quickly! I might have to try again.
Posted by: patricia | November 21, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Oh Beki, they look fantastic! I can't believe you have two finished sweaters! It's taking me forever to finish anything these days.
Posted by: Katie | November 21, 2008 at 01:04 PM
they are both great . . . but i really love the brown one! such a cute style!! one of these days i will pick up the needles my mom passed on to me!
Posted by: emily | November 21, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Beki....no wonder you are addicted to knitting...your sweaters turned out great and they look so nice on you..really! I love the tie on the brown one and the green one has that intricate looking middle. Was that hard to do? And thank you for visiting me the other day. Enjoy your knitting and sewing weekend...that's my plan too.
Posted by: cathleen | November 21, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Very cute! I especially love the green one, but the brown would be so cute with jeans or skirts! Maybe this northern girl needs to learn to knit, it was 19 degrees this morning.
Posted by: Kris | November 21, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Oooh, I love the cardigan! Beautiful. This is far too tempting...
Posted by: Jennifer | November 21, 2008 at 01:55 PM
I think the Simple Knitted Bodice looks great. I think it's too tight on the pattern model, who isn't built like a real person but is ultra skinny. It's very flattering on you, even though it isn't skin tight. I am inspired to try making it now.
Posted by: Becky | November 21, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Hey, hey! Thay both look great!!!
Posted by: Heather | November 21, 2008 at 03:38 PM
I love them both but the brown one is my favorite!
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | November 21, 2008 at 03:56 PM
holy moly -- those are great! You totally get it. I know knitting was a pain at first, but wowza!
Posted by: Kelli | November 21, 2008 at 04:03 PM
You knitting machine! They look fantabulous. Off to check out the pattern for the first one...
Posted by: Ali | November 21, 2008 at 04:16 PM
well done my dear!
Posted by: heidi | November 21, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Great job! You are a knitting Nelly!! I love the tied cardigan.
Posted by: Beth H | November 21, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Looks great!!! my favorite is the first one =) Greetings from México!!!
Posted by: SandiMini | November 21, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Great sweaters! I love the first one especially.
Posted by: Abbie | November 21, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Wow! TWO sweaters! They look great -- Congratulations!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 21, 2008 at 08:51 PM
I love the brown sweater with the little ties. so cute! (I recently upgraded in the jeans dept, too. unfortunately.)
Posted by: amandajean | November 21, 2008 at 11:26 PM
looking good! I love the brown one especially.
Posted by: linda p | November 22, 2008 at 03:38 AM
Love the knitting projects
Posted by: Thimbleina | November 22, 2008 at 07:47 AM
your sweaters are beautiful, I love the one with the ties the best.
you are such an inspiration, always creating beautiful things - thank you.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Alessandra | November 22, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Love your sweaters! I am going to have put some "ME" projects on my list after Christmas is over. Thanks for the inspiration! PS: You look great!
Posted by: Kar | November 22, 2008 at 11:08 AM
i love them both! perfect fall sweaters!
Posted by: melissa s. | November 22, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Finished sweaters...I'm super jealous!!!
Posted by: jessica | November 22, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Beki, love these sweeaters, they look great on you. You should feel so proud, what an achievement to make something so lovely.
Posted by: Sue | November 22, 2008 at 01:16 PM
I love them both, Beki! How in the world do you do that? I'm in awe of your knitting.
Posted by: Renee | November 22, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: Judy | November 22, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Wow, those sweaters are gorgeous! They look store bought. You've got me motivated to crochet, thanks.
Posted by: Lela | November 22, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Beautiful sweaters!
Posted by: Tamara | November 22, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Gorgeous!
Lovin' the brown one with the tie!
Posted by: claudia | November 22, 2008 at 11:09 PM