Hannah's Fall Sweater

Well, here it is...Hannah's Fall Sweater!!!

I just finished it this afternoon, and it is a PERFECT fit!!!

Hannah was so excited to try it on! Now all I need to do is find the perfect buttons to go on it. I have some plain ones kicking around that would fit, but I know that Hannah would like to pick out some special ones.

I named the sweater Raspberry Tart, since that has quickly become Hannah's favorite character from my old Strawberry Shortcake toys. That, and the colors reminded me of a raspberry patch.

The pattern was super easy...it only took me 6 days to finish, and I wasn't knitting every day on it. I must say that I am a bit sick of stockinette stitch right now!! The yarn pooled just a bit on the sleeves...one had some cream colored pooling, and the other had some raspberry color pooling. Overall it wasn't bad considering the type of yarn.

I am really pleased with the pattern, and the result!!! Now I have to find some coordinating yarn for a hat and mittens. I have enough of this yarn left, but I can't handle anymore stripes!!!

I'm not sure what's next for the needles, so I'll keep you posted.

Cheers!

Sharon

New Projects...New Yarn...New Look!

I wanted to share my progress on Hannah's Fall Sweater. The back is done, as is one of the front sides. I have cast on the other side, and I am about 20% done that...then I just have the sleeves and the finish work left to do. I cannot believe how quickly this is working up...I can't wait to see it on Hannah. I am hoping to have it done by the weekend, so perhaps a photo shoot is in order!!!

Friday we got a care package from Craig's parents. Inside were all kinds of goodies, including this AMAZING Alpaca yarn!!! It is so soft and squishy!! They also bought me a pattern for a Heart Lace Scarf...I can't wait to cast on, though I am nervous to be knitting with such amazing yarn. Hopefully I can finish the scarf before Christmas so I can show it off when we go back East.

Last but not least...I got a makeover of sorts this past week!!! Last weekend I got new glasses. I decided on a funky pair of purple glasses...you only live once, right?? Then, this past Friday night, I took the plunge and chopped off my hair!!! I went for an angled bob. It is longer in the front and quite short in the back. So far I have gotten all positive feedback about both changes...I hope everyone is telling the truth! I am still trying to get used to my lack of hair. It will take time, but I am happy I did it!!!

Here is the full transformation

My hair is messy in the "After" photo because I kept playing with it!!!

So, what did I do with my chopped locks?? Well, right now they are sitting on my bathroom counter since they cut my hair wet and I had to let it dry. Either today or tomorrow, I will be mailing off the ponytail to Locks of Love. This is the second time I have donated my hair, and I am so happy that a special child will be able to use it...seems like a no brainer to me...wig for a deserving child, or trash...hmmm.....

Well, I'm off to go work on Hannah's sweater and then perhaps she and I will go play outside. It is a beautiful day in Calgary, and I don't know how many more of these we'll have!!!

Cheers!

Sharon