Daughter 2's Sweater

Well, while I was on vacation, I vowed to find some complimentary colors so that I could start knitting on daughter number 2's sweater. I figured now was the best time for it, so it would be ready for her extracurricular functions when she wants to look nice and stay warm. The pattern that we chose was set up for a nice boa yarn for the cuffs and neckline accent. But the other yarn was too flashy for her taste. So we got together with my mother and found a gorgeous royal earth boa-like yarn. The colors run from blonde to brown. It goes very well with the tan color we chose for the main body.

I got started on the sweater today, and even though it's less than two inches long so far, it's absolutely beautiful. It's going to look very understated, yet professional and complimentary to her face and coloring when it's done. And of course, she loves it already.

Eldest's Blanket

So I finally got done with the eldest's blanket that I had promised to knit her. It turned out wonderfully. I used the lace and fans pattern. The blanket was supposed to be about four feet long, but I extended that since the pattern was for a baby blanket. But she needs something a little longer.

So I knitted on it until I felt it was the right length for her. I honestly could have done more, but she was getting rather impatient for it. And with my promise to knit a blanket for her boyfriend before he graduates next year, I kind of wanted to get a move on with that one. So here's the result.

And I was very happy, that when I was looking for needles to complete her sweater, I happened upon a great little convenience. I don't know how I managed without it for so long. But I absolutely adore my Norwegian knitting thimble. Makes it all go so much faster!