Okay… I don’t know what happened, but somehow three top-down summer shirts found their way onto my needles! One is a sample for the shop, so that one really doesn’t count… right?
Buttercup
I’m working on Buttercup, which is an absolutely adorable pattern… and even on the needles, I’m getting tons of compliments on the neckline:
Even though I don’t have a new picture to prove it, I’ve separated off the sleeves, and have made good progress on the body. I’m in the shop three days this week, so I’ll totally get a better photo for next week!
Kyuu
A friend of mine walked into the yarn store, and she was wearing Kyuu, a top by Kirsten Johnstone. I fell in love and had to cast on. It’s a top that you can wear lots of different ways, so it’s really versatile.
I had 1200 yards of a worsted weight cotton in my stash (I know because I organized my stash- go me!). It’s a tad thicker than the double strand she uses is, but I’m going for it. I’m holding along with it a strand of multi-colored silk lace yarn that I was never going to use on it’s own (too tiny for me!):
I’m loving how it’s turning out! It’s taking over all of my other projects as my fave!
Something to Ponder
I started this project out of necessity (loosely-construed): I had a huge skein of cotton in my stash that I wanted to use up, and could also use another cute summer top. So I cast on for Something to Ponder.
It’s an adorable top with puffy sleeves… and it’s a free pattern, so you can’t complain! But, it’s available only in one size, so I’m super-lucky to be the same size as the designer!
Pineapple Doily Shawl
I started crocheting the Pineapple Doily Shawl that I’ve had my eyes on:
I was cruising along great… until… I got to row 10 and found out I had too many stitches oodles of rows back! Ack! And it’s one of those patterns where you can’t really fudge it. Sigh. It’s getting ripped out… as soon as I get the courage, I’ll start again!
That’s what I’ve been up to this week! Have you been up to anything exciting? I hope you have an awesome Wednesday, and get some great knitting/crocheting done this week!
If you want to check out more Work-In-Progress posts, please check out Tami’s Ami’s Blog, who’s been organizing a great WIP Wednesday blog theme! And, don’t forget to come back for FO (Finished Object) Friday!
As always, an incredible pile of WIPs! I absolutely love the color of your Buttercup. But who am I kidding, I’m looking forward to seeing how ALL of these turn out. Gorgeous!
Wow, you’re making the rest of us look like slackers!!! Way to go though! Totally jealous of your upcoming wardrobe.
Clicked through on that pineapple doily shawl, and realized it’s been in my queue for ages :) Interested to see how it turns out!
That’s a lot of stuff that you’re working on :) Everything looks great, and I especially love the yarn you’re using for Kyuu! Your Buttercup neckline looks awesome.
WOW! You’re working on a lot! Thanks for the great project ideas! I’m headed to Ravelry to check out more information on them now.
I also have a bunch of cotton yarn I want to use up. That cotton top is cute. I am curious to see how it turns out. I love the color of your Buttercup
Those are just beautiful! I can’t wait to see them! Makes me wish I could Knit! And Good Luck with the Shawl, I know it will be gorgeous and worth all the effort in the end!