December 01, 2007A knit with a viewThe second (and final!) piece of Mishka lies blocking on the kitchen table. I usually block my knits on the side porch, but today it's chilly and blustery (50's!), so I had to move Mishka inside to dry. I'm spoiled, because in the summer even a wool sweater will dry in a day. Now the situation has changed, and I may be looking at two days. The sooner the better!  This is one spoiled knit, perched in the window enjoying the scenery. All I have left is a simple neck treatment, side seams and ties for the shoulders. Thank goodness! This is a really pretty knit, I'm happy with my design concept, and I know that I will get a lot of wear out of it, but sheesh have I been dragging my feet on this one. This is the kind of top that I would whip through in a week and a half if the pattern were written, but having to write instructions as I go really breaks my stride for some reason. Happily, that portion of the designing is done. I've finished the whole pattern in my size, so all that remains is re-sizing.  It's almost as good as watching paint dry. My reward for finishing Mishka is that I get to cast on for a whole bunch of new knits. Many of them are my own designs that I've been swatching for a while, and one is this fun pattern from Knitting Nature, which my best friend and I are knitting together. (Last year we both made the Marseilles Pullover.) We planned cast on day for December first - and so it is.  In bubble pullover | create along | designs | main | mishka
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Mishka is going to be so, *so* lovely. The lace motif just makes me swoon. (And have you seen Knitting Dropout Michelle's bubble pullover?) Posted by: Amy at December 7, 2007 01:12 PMThe suspense is killing me! ;) Posted by: Nonnahs at December 5, 2007 07:56 AMoh i remember the mishka - it's looking good. looking forward to seeing a modeled shot of it. when it's dry of course. Posted by: michele at December 3, 2007 06:57 PMHey Sabrina, That was tongue in cheek! I lived in Chicago for ten years, so I know from cold! It's my favorite city, which is part of why the blog is Mind of Winter! Stay toasty if you can! 50 degrees? you don't know from blustery! it's snowy here! and the sweater looks gorgeous...add me to the "eagerly awaiting mishka's arrival on ravelry" list! Posted by: sabrina at December 3, 2007 08:04 AMMishka is going to be an instant favorite, I think. The shot makes me think of warm LA days which would be a welcome change after a weekend of rain and wind. Posted by: Marnie at December 3, 2007 07:58 AMWhat a beautiful tank! Almost more loverly than the view, Julia! If you'd like a tech editor, I'm just an email away... :) ps: If you look fabulous in the KN pullover I might have to make one myself. No pressure. Posted by: Elspeth at December 3, 2007 06:42 AMSimply stunning. I love seeing what you are working on and love your patterns. I can imagine that the design while knit process really slows down the knitting. I love your chilly and blustery 50's. It's 20 and pelting frozen rain right now. But I love the snow, so I can't complain when it gets cold. Posted by: Jennifer at December 2, 2007 06:09 PMOh - I can't wait to see her all put together! Posted by: Disentangled at December 2, 2007 03:32 PMBeautiful dog, beautiful view, beautiful sweaters! (Where do you live? it looks gorgeous!) Posted by: theLady at December 2, 2007 02:34 PMLovely - the knitting and the view! Can't wait to see the final product. Posted by: Julie at December 2, 2007 09:27 AMSuch a beautiful design. Congratulations on the new addition to your family- what a handsome guy. He must be so happy to have a home. Posted by: j at December 2, 2007 03:59 AMYay, for Mishka! I will be adding that one to my queue, should it show up on ravelry, which I'm sure it will! Posted by: Julia at December 1, 2007 09:26 PMI can't wait to see Mishka completely finished. It is so beautiful! Congratulations on finishing it. Posted by: Cathy at December 1, 2007 08:09 PM |