The neck opening is a bit larger than I would have liked, but all in all, I like the way it fits. Now I have to find something else to work on. I have several UFO's lying around, but none of them are calling to me right now. I'm thinking I may knit an entrelac vest, or knit and felt a backpack. I've sort of been mulling some pattern ideas around in my head, but nothing on paper yet. Gotta start something soon so I'll have a project to work on at SAFF.
I joined the Alice Starmore group on Ravelry, and immediately zipped on over to Amazon and bought two of her books. (Fishermen's Sweaters, and The Celtic Collection; I think they're the only two that are still in print!) I REALLY want her Aran Knitting book. I've seen some of the sweaters that were knit from patterns in that book, and they are freakin' BEAUTIFUL!!!! I think I may be able to get my hands on a copy to borrow, and I'll just memorize all the things I want to knit for future reference. (yeah, right)
Well, the cake's out of the oven, and I have to go put the caramel glaze on it while it's still warm. Then I'm gonna go enjoy the few hours of quiet I have left, and catch up on some TV shows I missed this past week. (Anyone see Pushing Daisies last week on ABC? There was male knitting content!) For all those folks knitting at Knitch tomorrow, I'll see you there!
*The cake was good, but next time I think I will try 1/2 cup oil, and 1 cup applesauce to cut the fat content.
12 comments:
gorgeous! you did a great job!
also: hooray for caramel apple cake!
It is beautiful! Dude,impressive, most impressive.
I will have to leave around 12:30 tomorrow, so I will miss the caramel apple cake. Bring the recipe,k? I'm be your BFF!
Wow, that is fabulous! Congratulations. Sorry I'll miss your apple cake tomorrow.
Wow.. what a great sweater Steve! Caramel apple cake sounds awesome.. you'll have to post the recipe sometime on your blog if its not a super secret type thing. Have a great time at SAFF!!
Yes, another handsome sweater in your collection of hand-knitted manly sweater. You look very dashing. I am sitting in front of the fireplace in the cabin, the air is chilly and the leaves are turning. YAY for fall - and dangit, I am going to miss the apple cake.
Hey, Steve, the sweater looks awesome! Have a good time at SAFF.
Here in south Denver we woke up to lots of snow, cold and wind. I'm putting a log in the fireplace today, knitting and watching hockey. (Pics on my blog tomorrow).
You might be able to get a copy of the Aran sweater book through your library, or through inter-library loan. Also check out Starmore's 'Sweaters For Men' book. You might like that.
You should post your recipe on your blog... *hint* *hint* !!
I'll say it again. That sweater is beautiful! You did such a good job on it. I think you should show a picture of the inside too. So neat! Glad you had some alone time. Sounds like you needed it! The cake was a big hit today. I was the cutter and many folks came back for seconds. Yummy!
Hey, your sweater is fab and looks great on you. (I'm only pouting a little about missing the cake.) Hope to see you Tuesday, or if not...at SAFF!
Wow, that sweater is wonderful! And it looks great on you! Sorry I haven't been around, but enjoy SAFF and the weekend after I'll bring a few books for you to peruse. Like Aran Knitting. Meanwhile, cast on the Hemlock Ring. That's great trip knitting.
Love the sweater dude!
Too bad I didn't get to try any of the cake...maybe next time.
SAFF is getting closer....I'm psyched.
The sweater is terrific! Excellent job!
Beautiful sweater!
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