I also finished knitting the item below, and blocked it overnight. This is the Herringbone Neck Warmer (free pattern), and once you get the hang of the herringbone stitch, it's a really quick knit!
I signed up for Back-Tack 4, a really interesting swap that this year has the theme of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. At least one of the items you send has to be hand made, so this is what I chose to send. My swap partner, Kaitlyn, said her favorite color was orange, and this yarn (Sheep Shop 1) has a lot of pretty reds and oranges in it.
The buttons are ones that were in one of those little "Extra Button" envelopes that you get when you buy clothes. They belonged to a jacket that I no longer have, and I think they are perfect for this. I'm glad I found them, since a) the package goes out tomorrow, and b) I had no other interesting buttons that weren't singles. Hopefully the recipient will like it. I'm really pleased with how well it turned out. I think I will make another one for a gift, since I finished this in four days, while also working on, and doing, other things.Details:
Pattern: Herringbone Neck Warmer
Yarn: Sheep Shop 1, colorway G049; 1 skein
Needles: US size 11
Started: November 24, 2008
Finished: November 28, 2008
And so, tomorrow morning, this happy package of surprises will be on its way to Arlington, Virginia.
Back soon with more show-and-tell!
8 comments:
Your neckwarmer came out so nicely she will love it! All of your packages look so appealing and festive ~ sounds like a fun swap.
That's a gorgeous neckwarmer! I've never heard of that yarn. How is it to knit?
You're such a good swapper.... if I was sure I'd get YOU as my partner, I'd totally do swaps. Unfortunately, I would probably get the person who sends a half-used ball of gold Encore and a stale Hershey Kiss...
Very lovely! The colours are quite striking. I participated in BT 1 and 2 and really enjoyed them. I wish I'd found out about #4, it sounds like fun.
Hope you've recovered from your big feast and are enjoying the long weekend.
That is a gorgeous neckwarmer - I'm sure your swap partner will love it!
This neck warmer is FAB-U-LOUS!!!!
Love the yarn,colors and buttons (nice touch- you're ready for "Project runway" ;) )
I'm mnearly inspired to learn to knit!
Karen
:)
I am so in love with everything you sent to me - thank you, thank you, thank you again!
Wow! Bridget, that neck-warmer looking AMAZING! I was thinking of making one, and you've inspired me to do just that. I was I was your swap-mate. Sigh.
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