Thursday, December 28, 2006

Christmas Lace


I think my favorite Christmas gift to myself is this sweater! When it dried, it became a lovely teal with green stripes, and the sheen and softness of the silk shone through. I wore it for Christmas at Mom's, and it was deliciously warm and gorgeously comfortable to wear. I'm so pleased with how the color came out! I wish I'd thought to take a "before" photo, but in my haste to transform it, I forgot. As I love to knit lace, but am not a shawl person, I can see more variations on this pattern...and for Christmas my Mom got me more silk yarn in royal blue , so I have my summer project all ready. Now I just have to finish 3 UFOs, oops, make that 4 since I had to immediately cast on with the Paintbox Merino my brother got me , as I really need a warm vest before the snow begins...there will be some snow this year, right? 'Cause I've got boots, a hat, sweaters at the ready!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jeri,

That looks beautiful and amazing on you, soooo pretty, really love it......

I'm in love but doubt that would look so good on me.....

Brooklynne

Elizabeth Rosenberg said...

Gorgeous sweater, Jeri! You are, without a doubt, the best knitter on the planet. Merry, Merry Christmas and a most splendorous New Year! See you soon, Love Elizabeth

Jennie said...

Stunning, Jeri. Really stunning. Great gift to yourself!