Manly Gift Along

Thujas for the boys

Hey everyone!  I've finished some Thuja Socks for my sister and her guys so I'll show you a picture of the ones for the boys (my BIL and my nephew):

If you'd like to see more pictures or get more info, you can find it here.  Thanks!  Tiennie

Progressing on the Collar

I'm getting close to finishing the collar, which is the main obstacle I have in finishing this sweater. This is the first time I've done a shawl collar from scratch--that is, designing it myself instead of following pattern directions. One of my husband's requests was for a collar big enough to accommodate a scarf. I think this one gets him what he wants.

I still need to attach the two halves and sew the collar to the neck, but I should be able to finish this part of the body in the next couple of days. Then I will move on to the pockets. I want to wet block the body before making the final sleeve-length measurement, so I'm sure the sleeves are the right size. Since it has been very rainy and will continue to be rainy, it will take at least two days to dry. And so I will probably start the sleeves this week too. So far I haven't decided whether to do them together or one at a time.

It's been a long haul with this project, but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel.

A Great Leap Forward

At long last, I finally finished the fronts of Ed's sweater and attached them.

Also, instead of working on an assignment that I really have to send in tomorrow, I spent this morning fiddling with the collar. This is the first time I've ever designed a short-row shawl collar, and it was engrossing. Details are on my blog.

I hope my measurements are right so that next week I can post the blocked front with its collar and pockets in place. I don't anticipate problems with the sleeves if I get the measurements right, and I may shock Ed by finally getting this done.

Cobblestone Pullover

Hey all!  I've finished a Cobblestone Pullover for my hubby:

If you'd like to see more photos, or get more info, you can find it here.  Thanks!  Tiennie

Thuja Socks

Hey everyone!  I've completed another pair of socks for my hubby:

These are the Thuja Socks from Knitty.com.  If you'd like more info or see more pictures, you can check out my blog.  Thanks!  Tiennie