Now Elisa, I haven’t been lying to any single one of you, or all of you for that matter.*

The only trick I have up my sleeve is…

Another Finished Object!

This very adorable sweater was knit for a yet to be born child of an undetermined sex. I’m praying for a girl. All the little babes entering my life as of late have had little dingies.

And well, frankly, they’re not as fun to knit for.

The specs (they aren’t up on the sidebar yet…)

Yarn: Lion Boucle (The called for yarn. I didn’t balk at this. I’m not sure if there is an equal substitute. It’s affordable as all get out and is machine washable and dryable. This sweater is for a newborn these are all musts.)

Color: Taffy

Yardage: Hmmm, I think I used one more skein then they called for. This is status quo for me. If you EVER see me walking out of a yarn store with only the called for yardage STOP ME and BEAT ME over the head with a tree.

Needles: My *new* Denise Interchangeables which I love, love, love. Size? US 11. I like my needles large. hehem.

Pattern: Ahh, I can’t find the book! It is titled Hip Knits!: 65 Easy Designs from Hot Designers. Not sure about the pattern name. Could that title be any more terrible? Who the hell wants to buy a book with the words hip and hot in it? Instant turnoff. In spite of this, it’s a great little book.

The sweater is knit as one piece. My first experience with this type of construction, wow, it’s much easier. Especially considering this yarn is a bitch to seam with, major pain in the arse.

I enjoyed the pattern and liked working with the yarn. I definitely think that I will use this in the future. It’s a quick project that creates a precious little gift. However, I’m not sure I would use this variegated yarn again. See the pooling, splashing, etc?

I’m closing my eyes so I can’t see it.

Noooo…there isn’t a V in the back. (Hey! It’s centered!)

Denial is the best gift you can give yourself.

Another note: a 9″ long sweater does not need a 14″ hood. If you knit a 14″ hood against your better judgment only because you are a good little pattern follower you will end up ripping AT LEAST 5″ of those inches. If you decide not to rip you will have an adult size hood that you can wear with a baby sweater attached. Call it a new fashion statement.

Patterns lie.

Never forget this.

Patterns and gauge - they lie in the same bed of lies.

* all of these are projects I worked on while on the trip that was my job.