I was feeling all heady from your compliments for my last 2 sewing projects, the linen tunic and the Swiss Dot top. I felt suddenly brave, and I took the Leia pattern, a design from Tamanegi-Kobo website. The pattern is a pdf download, colour-coded for the different sizes and with a 10cm test square so that you know you are printing the right size. These are all very important to me, unlike the not-so-clear printing instructions from the Twinkle Sew book. I do like a number of patterns in that book and hope to get there some day. I digressed. Long story short. My attempt at Leia didn't work out and I was so deflated.
Then my FOs couldn't be photograph well. I've finally blocked the La La's Simple Shawl and the Pink Wisp but I just couldn't get them to look nice in the photos.
So I started 3 new yarny projects all at the same time. I needed the comfort of familiar grounds again. Here they are:
Audrey In Unst from Twist Collective a complete copy cat of Olga using Avril's Silk Wool that she and Joujouka helped me to buy in Tokyo earlier this year. And the background fabric is a new addition to stash. A bold grellow wool floral. What should I make with it?
I needed a summer project for this year so I started this linen top from this book. The yarn is Katia Lino that a few knitting pals got at the Spotlight closing down sale.
And of course there should be a portable project such as a shawl and I'm crocheting this one using the Avril/Habu Tsumugi silk. This is the 4th pattern that I tried out with this yarn and it seems to click this time.
Yarn: Habu/Avril Tsumugi Silk
Pattern: From ISBN4277171788
Hook: Clover 5
Background Fabric: linen with black eyelet from Shamshuipo
Actually, I have this bus project that I haven't blogged about. They started off as miters but I grew tired of them. Now I'm log-cabining cream-coloured yarn all around to make a Gees Bend inspired afghan. Hope I could keep up.
Love the blanket in progress. I am also working on a cardigan with a lace bib - but mine is Sweet Peasy (for a 3 year old). It is worked top down, and I'm not loving the process.
Posted by: Ingrid | Monday, August 16, 2010 at 04:29 PM
They all look like such lovely projects. Can't wait to see your version of Audrey in Unst :-) I have the same Japanese book and have been thinking about knitting that pattern too but can't decide on the yarn.
Posted by: lyn | Monday, August 16, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Exciting to see all that you are working on....I think you just gave me permission to cast on all the projects I have in my head too! Love the mitered blanket, the crochet shawl is intriguing and the Unst is a classic. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Connie | Monday, August 16, 2010 at 10:01 PM
The log-cabin squares look lovely! I love your colour choices. They are very catchy.
The background fabric under your Audrey is cool. I am going back to HK soon. I've read so much about Sham Shui Po fabric shopping from your blog. Can't wait to do some adventures there!
Posted by: wiwiana | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 10:05 PM
The shawl came out really pretty. It matched very well with the yarn. Was the pattern easy, after all?
Posted by: Mindy | Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 08:37 PM
I always love your projects! I'm sure your photography of the other finished objects is fine, BTW... I am looking forward to your Audrey. As for the fabric, it is absolutely fabulous! Is it appropriate weight for a dress? It would make a lovely dress.
Posted by: Marilyn | Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Oh so sorry to hear that Leia didn't work out. It looks like a sweet design. Any way to salvage it?
That lace tunic is going to be really pretty in that deep brown linen yarn.
Posted by: erin | Monday, August 23, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Tiring of the miters led you to a beautiful solution. I love the way each one floats in a cream frame.
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 08:42 PM