deck the halls

Monday, December 24th, 2007 | knitting, sweaters

It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m sick.

Yep. At least it’s not a repeat of the horrible stomach flu which has stricken so many of my friends in recent weeks (I had it a while back already). No, this time it’s the less-violent but much more prolonged sore throat and runny nose.

But I’m not too sick to knit!

All knit gifts are away (or at least done, there’s one that’s not away yet) and I’m back to working on the Treeline Stripe cardigan. I knit and knit and watched many, many episodes of Bones…

et voila! On the blocking towels.

Maybe I’ll just leave the buttons off for now – I really wanted to wear this sweater for Christmas day, and I managed to make it happen! I did run out of Kidsilk Haze on the second buttonband, but meh. You can’t really tell, since the whole sweater is pretty darn fuzzy.

I’m hoping I got enough out of the blocking to make it fit better – it was a little on the too-snug side in the body when i tried it on earlier. But by the measurements, it should fit now. Full wrap-up and FO photos tomorrow!

Merry Christmas, or Tuesday!

9 Comments to deck the halls

Wanett
December 25, 2007

The sweater looks great! I can’t wait to see the modeled shots. Btw I love Bones, do you read the book series too?

Ivy Mae
December 25, 2007

HA! Knitting and watching Bones is exactly what I’ve been doing for the last three days. Isn’t it interesting that a heroine with such a lack of social graces somehow has this treasure trove of edgy yet hip necklaces?

gleek
December 25, 2007

very cute! i love the raglan. merry christmas!

Cambria
December 25, 2007

I love Bones! i have both seasons on DVD for just such occasions. the cardigan is beautiful.

Laura
December 26, 2007

Hi Laura, sweater is very pretty! Is this from your free raglan pattern? Can you tell me what is the difference between version 1 and version 2? Thanks, Happy Holidays, I love to read your blog, and your hair looks great!
Laura S.