I've been keeping pretty busy, crafty wise. Quite a few hours go to working with the test knitters for the secret Stitch Diva project.
I'm also knitting up a garment for Donna Druchunas' upcoming lace book.
The yarn is Lorna's Laces, Lion and Lamb. Soft and subtly shaded. Who could complain? If you look carefully, you can see some darts in there. I'm hoping this piece comes out as well as I'm envisioning it. And yes, I realize there is no actual lace yet, but it's coming, I assure you.
I have also sneaked in a few rounds in my knit/crochet skirt. I'm trying to be good and focusing most of my energy on my deadline stuff, but I keep this handy for mindless knitting.
Here's a closeup of the knitted portion.
Between bouts of knitting and pattern editing, I'm spinning up more of the yarn for this skirt. So far, this is just enough variety to keep me interested.
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Comments (9)
Very cool! I can't wait to see the finished skirt.
Posted by Romi | August 26, 2007 12:01 PM
Posted on August 26, 2007 12:01
Is that post date right? Everyone must be off their computers! The motif skirt is beautiful. It's such a great project.
Posted by Julia | August 23, 2007 1:47 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 13:47
That skirt is almost enough to push me over to picking up a crochet hook again! So pretty. (If only I could crochet... I always seem to end up with a lump of yarn.)
Posted by Marlena | August 23, 2007 11:06 AM
Posted on August 23, 2007 11:06
Someone has been very bust! They look quite lovely! Can not wait to see what you've been designing :)
Posted by Carol | August 22, 2007 5:29 PM
Posted on August 22, 2007 17:29
Your knit/crochet hybrid skirt looks so pretty so far! I like subtle color changes in the yarn and how it intertwines throughout the pattern. And uh, way to spark our interest in the lace piece!
Posted by Nonnahs | August 21, 2007 4:03 PM
Posted on August 21, 2007 16:03
Can't wait to see both secret projects in print :-)
Posted by Lee Ann | August 21, 2007 10:14 AM
Posted on August 21, 2007 10:14
The yarn you spun for the skirt is so yummy...I'm just in love with that project and can't wait to see how it comes out! :)
Posted by Ruinwen | August 21, 2007 5:58 AM
Posted on August 21, 2007 05:58
You certainly are keeping busy on the fiber front! I still adore that skirt.....do you find it hard to go between so many projects? Sometimes I find that when I've left a project and come back to it a day or two later I start to doubt myself on the design!
Posted by Gudrun | August 20, 2007 5:00 PM
Posted on August 20, 2007 17:00
Knitting a garment out of L&L? I envy you. I loved knitting my (actually my DSIL's) Clapotis in that yarn. So divine.
Posted by Jocelyn | August 20, 2007 4:53 PM
Posted on August 20, 2007 16:53