knitting lemonade

Oh yeah, Jess is soooo blocking.

We are right on track for NaKniSweMo. I think I might come out of this weekend with a new cardy...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

It is my first week of NaKniSweMo and I have been getting to know a cardy named Jess...I think she and I are going to be fast friends. How fast? Well, I already have a back done.

The pattern calls for a dk weight yarn knit double throughout. So I picked Cashsoft DK yarn in Poison from RY Classic Yarns. Poison is kind of a dark name for this lovely plum color. The basketweave pattern is really fun to knit and produces a nice elastic fabric. This make me hopeful on producing a lovely fitted jacket. We shall see what the upcoming weeks shall bring.

EDITED TO ADD: My pics of Jess are coming out WAAAY too purple. When looking at the pictures, just repeat after me, "Plum, plum, plum..."

And just in time too. There are some autumnal afternoons ahead in dire need of a sweater like this.

I know I have said this before about other FOs, but I really mean it this time...this might be on of my favorite knits ever. Is it its cable-y goodness? Is it the delicious earthy tweed yarn with rainbow flecks? Is it the fact that this is the best seaming job I have done to date? I really can't say...all I know is that this is love.

Here are the stats:

Pattern: Central Park Hoodie
Source: knitscene
Yarn: Peace Fleece worsted in grass roots
Size: 36" bust
Mods: There is a button option for the hoodie, but I decided against that. I figured I would wear it open most of the time anyway, so why bother. I think it works.

This was a good little pattern. It was easy, straightforward, and didn't get boring. Actually, it was quite a fast knit. However, I let myself get distracted by work and other things which really slowed down CPH's progress.PS - It is so frustrating to get an FO pic with decent light when it gets so dark so early. And it's not like I am going to be able to wake up early to take pics. Darn you Daylight Savings Time, darn you!!