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Why was I so adamant about getting Pebbles finished? Well, in addition to really wanting the sweater, I had this yarn whispering sweet nothings in my ear...
Yarn Parfait
Iris, Raspberry, Plum and Black all waiting to become the Shadow Boxes Cardigan (see my side bar for a link to the sweater on the designer's site) for Mom for Christmas. Once I finished Pebbles I gave myself license to start swatching for this project. For once, I decided not to be a cheap cheeser and do a real swatch that I don't rip out -- with all the colors. If I'm feeling really ambitious, I might actually wash it....
Berries Behind Bars
Of course, this isn't really the interesting angle. Take a look at it from a different direction and it looks completely different.
Raised Berry Boxes
Neat, eh? And even better, I got gauge on the first shot, so now I am ready to go. Whaddya think, Ma? Do you like the colors? Click the link to my comments and let me know!
This year Mom and I decided to trade handmade things for Christmas (just so you don't think that she's the only one whose going to have something special for the holidays). She's getting this sweater, and I am going to get a beautiful handmade art doll. I've made her promise to take progress pictures of the doll project. Would you like to see them here? She doesn't think anyone would be interested, but I'm betting otherwise. Here's a simple little project that she did for me. Mom wasn't very happy with them, but I love them -- they sit in my knitting room. I think they're the perfect knitting mascots.
Froggy Went A Courtin'You've gotta love those sculpted feet and hands and those great froggy eyes. I wish I could get Girl Froggy posed better with her hand crafted dress and pantaloons. My Froggies are a little more country than what's coming. My Christmas present is supposed to be some kind of fairy themed doll. Are there knitting fairies to go along with Mare's Felting Pixies? We'll know soon.
"cheap cheeser" made me laugh out loud! I love that swatch. Your mother is going to be SPOILED come Christmas. And you, too! I just love those froggie art dolls.
I love the fabrics that your mother used to make the frogs.
Definetly put your mom's doll progress up for us to see. What wonderful dolls! Doncha think they need little froggy sweaters?
You were absolutely right on picking the colors, daughter. They will be perfect. It's a little strange being able to watch one's Christmas present take shape - I guess the other side of surprise must anticipation. As for the dolls...we'll have to engage the retiring statesman to do the photography journalling...that's way out of my experience realm. I do like the idea of froggy sweaters!
Your Mom's froggy dolls are so cute! And I would *love* to see progress pictures of the fairy doll! I would love to see pictures of any other dolls she has made too.
Froggy sweaters! Hmmm... I have promised mom sweaters for a future humanoid doll project, never thought about my froggies.
Becky: cheap cheeser is right! I am always worried about running out of yarn. I almost always make a swatch, rip it out, and then regret not having it to refer back to.
I'm gonna work on getting mom to send me pictures. Stay tuned!
Your Pebbles came out so nice and looks wonderful on you!!
Love them frogs tell your mom they are really cool.
oooo yes, fairy dollie pictures please! Love dem froggies....oh so adorable! Pebbles is fab. I have to say I agree about Tweed knitting...I loved mine, but did do selvedge edges and seamed with something less snubbly (is that a word? whatever...)and I really like the idea of jewelry as a sweater closure...hmmmmmmmmm.