Starting My First Sweater . . . again

So due to not checking my gauge my first sweater didn't work out.  Now I am starting a different one.  One that I did a gauge swatch on, washed and dried it and I got gauge!  So now I am starting my Bergen Street Cardigan in swish DK.  I am using Storm and Cobblestone heather.  So far I have had to re-do the sleeve.  Got most of the way and realized I didn't do the increases right at the bottom.  Thats ok though I will try it again and do it right this time!

I am also planning on starting Abalone by Beata Jezek.  It is super cute and looks pretty easy.  I am pretty excited to do this one.  I am making it out of some grey Diamond Luxury Collection Superwash Merino in Aran weight.  I have already decided I need to go up a needle to get gauge.  But this pattern is super easy to calculate your size by your gauge if it doesn't match the pattern gauge and to customize it to fit you perfectly.  Really looking forward to knitting this cardigan.

Started a sweater for Ellie!!!

I started the 4 Cable dog sweater for Ellie using Wool of the Andes from Knitpicks.  So far I really like it and its my first time trying the yarn.  I am not too far in it yet.  I figured it can be her christmas present this year.  It will probably take me that long to finish it!  I will post pictures when i am done.

Here is Ellie!!!

Finished another project!

I finished the Braided Candle Wax Mittens!!!!  They turned out really well and I love the pattern.  I made them out of Dream in Color Classy Blue Lagoon.  I love this yarn.  It is my new favorite superwash yarn.  I am going to have to order some online.  It is a bit expensive but I think its worth it!  Here is a pic of my newly finished mittens!

Now I need to find a new project.  I was thinking a present for my cousins kids.  They just had a little boy and I was thinking of a cute little vest for him.  I am waiting on some new Knitpicks yarn to come in.  Decided to try their Wool of the Andes, Comfy fingering weight, and Simply Cotton.  I don't use a whole lot of cotton yarn but I decided to try those ones out!

Inability to read patterns

I have an inability to read instructions . . . had to rip out my Star Crossed Slouchy Beret because i didn't read the decreasing instructions right.  I could have ripped back to start over but I am not very good at that. Oh well I will try it again another time.  Can't wait to start something new now that I am running low on projects.  Only 4 on the needles right now!!!!  Maybe I will try a vest for my cousins new baby boy!

I want a cat

But my husband is allergic . . . . oh well guess I will have to settle for my dog . . . . she is pretty cute though. 

She even likes my knitting!

Anyways this brought me to my main thought.  I want to knit a dog sweater for Ellie!  She gets pretty cold in the winter and it will probably take me that long to finish it so I had better get started.  Haven't found anything I really like though so I might design my own.  I am thinking of adding some cables to one of the plain ones.

Finished Ryker's Car

Finally finished Ryker's car!  Ryker is my nephew and he has been asking for a knitted car for a long time! I made it for his birthday and he really liked it!  Here is a picture!

Addicted to Cascade 220

I love wool yarn.  Have since I discovered a local yarn store (thanks to my MIL).  My first purchase was Cascade 220 and I still use it.  I love the way it feels when I knit it.  It is so sturdy and has such great stitch definition.  I love wearing it too.  I am making my first sweater out of it right now and it is being made out of that first yarn purchase.  I can't wait until its done!