FO - Garter Yoke Cardi

First, I would like to say please excuse the very sloppy photos. This was taken on a Monday morning, and maybe fortunate for me, my husband thinks that I am cute even at my worst!

I finished the GYC in about 1.5 weeks which is a record for me! I love the cardi - think that pattern is fabulous, and I may make more later! The only thing... I may need to reinforce the neckband as it stretched a bit as the day went on. I may be able to attribute this to the yarn, though, because this yarn has started many items... And it finally made it to the finish line!

The other photo is of a vest that I am making for John. This will not be finished in time for him to wear, but will be ready for the fall!! I am using Sublime and Noro Silk Garden... It's so lucious I'm beginning to think I should have used this yarn for something for me (I'm selfish, I already know!) This relieves the pressure for me, no doubt!

Happy Tuesday everyone... See you tomorrow!

 

 

 

 

Wedding Shrug Completed!

As promised here are photos of the shrug for the wedding, completed!

Pattern: DIC Shrug
Yarn used: Tilli Tomas Rockstar
Needles: KnitPicks Interchangeable / size 8 for lace and size 7 for ribbing

I think that this turned out beautifully and am very excited to see how it goes with the dress at the wedding! I think silk will be nice for temperature / warmth purposes... I'm not sure where I'll ever wear this again, but I guess worst case I could store away with the wedding dress!

The pictures don't really do it justice ~ nor does my ensemble or hair :-(

Hope you enjoy the pics :-)