Sunday, May 1, 2011

I really did it!

I can't believe I actually finished a sweater, for me, and it fits! I used Barbara Walker's Top Down Sweaters book and took measurements as I went along. My next challenge will be a cardigan, style it after a pattern I have that is knit in pieces. I love this book as the sweater is knit all in one piece: no seams!!

I've been trying to use up stash but most of my yarn is enough fingering for socks, so I may have to break down and get some more yarn. I'm tired of making socks and since I had success with this sweater I'm excited to start another one.

Have I mentioned I like orchids? I went to an orchid society meeting with some friends a few months ago and fell in love with all the gorgeous orchids there. They have a silent auction so it's easy to pick up some plants pretty cheaply. This last meeting I scored 7 plants for a total of $20! A member is moving and was wanting to weed her collection out so I paid $6 for 5 of her plants.



It's easy to become an addict and want just a few more. They are fairly easy to take care of (meaning I haven't killed any yet in the 3 months I got my first one).

2 comments:

  1. Oh can I relate. I got an orchid a few weeks ago and any time I am at a store that carries them I am looking at them ... I want to collect them all. I had no idea there would groups for hobbyists ... maybe I should see if there's one local to me! Lovely sweater, glad it fits well, good job!!

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  2. The orchids are gorgeous! My cats eat all my plants (well it's really all Rocky)
    Nothing better than a sweater that fits!

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