Thanks for the kind words on my sweater – it is not such a tragedy, I don’t think! I’m trying to figure out what I want to knit next. One of my goals this year has been to not stash sweater yarn, because then I have to use it up, with occasionally bad results when I try too hard to make it work. I’m doing pretty well – I have some wools still, but most of my cottons have been cleared out, so anything I make just about needs yarn (um… darn.)
First, the sweaters in my queue I do have yarn for:
Actually, I only have yarn for either Jasmine or Blithe (2nd and 3rd photos) and I can’t decide which one I like more (and which will look nice in purple.) I bought yarn for dawn (1st sweater) and then got frustrated swatching the stitch pattern, but I’m willing to give it another try. The last two sweaters are from a Classic elite book that I don’t own, but I’m planning to buy it. I think the first might be nice in silky wool, since I still have several colors of that, and I consider it an all season yarn – I don’t find it warm. I admittedly would have to buy yarn for the other, but I’m still not 100% on getting the book… I don’t think I can find it locally so I would have to order it (there aren’t any local stores that sell Classic elite are there?)
I’m also feeling a real crochet urge, and planning to purchase Blueprint Crochet, which I didn’t get when it came out because I wasn’t in a summery mood, and to me crochet it for warm weather.
Cute, right? And the yarn it calls for is discontinued, and therefore really cheap! I want to make the capelet on the right (from Interweave crochet) really badly, but I keep reminding myself that I will feel self-conscious in it and never wear it out… I never wear my other capelet, even though I loved making it and think it’s beautiful.
Even more Kim Hargreaves designs I haven’t gotten to yet… Sunlit (1st) is beautiful on Ravelry, but totally forgettable modeled here. I want to use a soft cotton, but probably not the purelife organic called for in the pattern (I don’t care for the colors, and it is too much for me to pay for cotton.) I think I want to make Frankie (the boyfriend cardigan) out of a soft merino, so I’m saving it for fall. Wispy (on the right) is one I have wanted to make since the kit came out, but I dislike Summer Tweed intensely, yet cannot find a reasonable sub. I’m thinking of using Classic Elite Classic Silk, which I have used before – it has a similar nubby texture and silk content, and can knit up at the pattern gauge – plus it won’t kill my hands, as trying to get 18 st/4 in out of summer tweed would.
Finally, there are my two must knits from the upcoming IK… Laura’s cardigan and Connie’s design.
But I’m going to be rather boring and probably stick to the called for yarns (I would change the color of the 2nd… Blue sky skinny cotton comes in a pretty blue green I’ve been dying to use.)
So what to make? I am seriously totally puzzled on this one. I’m not feeling so well either (I have terrible allergies and I have singing to do tomorrow) so I can’t make a decision… maybe tomorrow!
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I vote for Blithe in your purple yarn. I think it’d be really flattering on you!
There are some really pretty ones there. I personally like Jasmine and Blithe. Good luck deciding!
I vote for Jasmine. I think it would be gorgeous!
Jasmine. Totally you.
I vote for Jasmine or Blithe also–they are so beautiful and I think both would look lovely in purple. I think my final answer is Jasmine!
you have such good sweater taste!
I think my favorites are the 2nd and 3rd at the top, and the first crochet option. There are lots of great ones to choose from!
I love Laura’s Cardigan, but I can’t figure out what is going on with the collar- it stops at the shoulders. You’ll have to make it first, so I can decide what I want to do!
I think that Jasmine would look lovely on you!
If you can’t decide between Jasmine and Blithe you simply must do both! They are wonderful! I just might seek them both out myself.
I vote for the Ribbons & Lace cardi- it would be gorgeous in blue-green. I’m also thinking about knitting this sweater.
wow, what a gorgeous assortment of sweaters! Good luck with your decisions!
Out of Blithe and Jasmine, I think you should make Blithe. 🙂 Personal opinion, it’s one of my favourite Kim H. designs.
Other than that I’d vote for the Ribbons and Lace cardi – it’s so gorgeous!
I love Jasmine and wish I had yarn to make it!
Also, I just finished Dawn. The p2tog’s are a pain in the ass, but I remember reading that one of the knitters on Rav knitted it so that it was k2togs instead.
I’d go with Jasmine or Blithe. I’m knitting Blithe right now, and had the same choice to make (bought the yarn for Jasmine, but then Breeze came out with Blithe in it….d’oh). I can’t believe I’m knitting a sweater out of 4-ply, but it is really nice and the yarn is a pleasure to knit with!
I vote for Jasmine – I think it will look great on you and is just your style. Will you post a photo of the purple yarn?
I also like Blythe, and the 2 Classic Elite designs, especially the 2nd one.
Sophie’s Fine Yarn Shoppe carries Classic Elite booklets-it is off of Shelbyville Rd. Love you blog!
Oops, I didn’t meant to comment anonymously (above).
PS, Have you seen CeCe from Bonne Burns’ Chic Knits? That cardi is SO YOU!!!
I love the 1st sweater and would love to know which book it is in.
love the 2nd cardigain below the Jasmine and Blithe patterns (the grey one worn be the girl leaning against a building) can you tell me what book I can find this pattern in?
Thanks,
PS: I am new to knitting and I love your blog. I am so excited to see the cool modern things I can make!