Monday, April 12, 2010

Helena sweater and Mary Jane booties

Finally finished this sweater and booties to match. The sweater took me longer than I thought it would take. I knit the 12 month size, but since I was using smaller yarn and needles, it came out about 3 month size, which is what I was going for. The only thing I am not happy about is that the hem rolls a bit. If I had had more time, I would have fixed it, but I was in a hurry. It's a relief to have it done. The booties were a pleasant surprise. Only took me about one hour of knitting each, if that.
I'm wondering what I should start next, but I have two WIPs (work in progress) that are nagging at me. They're both doilies, and I'm not in a very doily mood. I may put them off 'til the 2010 WIP Cup (finish your WIPs during the 2010 World Cup). I also have a number of WIPs that are called BOOKS I've signed contracts to WRITE. All work and no play......
I'm tired and hungry.

3 comments:

MommyCha said...

Those booties are just gorgeous!! How long until you think I can make something like that?? ^^
Seriously, wait until you see my washcloth. I don't know what I did wrong, but man, it is UGLY!! >.<

Sarah said...

The booties aren't too hard, but I recommend learning the basics first: knit stitch, purl stitch, casting off, and binding off. Then you can attempt these. I'll help you out.
Hey, don't worry. Everyone's first washcloth/scarf is full of holes and uneven edges. :)

Mama Seoul said...

My wash cloth looked like that as well. Then I made hats, knit dresses and booties, not perfect, but wearable!

Here's the hat I made after the holey wash cloth:
http://cairomama.blogspot.com/2008/01/hat-for-elizabeth-ardelle.html

http://cairomama.blogspot.com/2009/03/baby-knitting-projects.html