May 27, 2009

Otto suddenly has couch privileges, as you can see here. We held out for more than a year, but alas, our discipline has slipped.

Otto on the knit plaid throw

That's all for the best, I suppose, since I needed a model anyway. The blanket just wasn't as lively without him. Good boy!

This throw is knit from KnitPicks Sierra, which was sadly discontinued. I am very fond of these colors, which have a faded bright quality. These yarns were first seen in the how-to photos in my book. I re-knit the swatches into this throw, coming full circle with the book. Pattern? You don't need no stinking pattern, just knit squares in alternating colors, and add a garter stitch border.

You can see my newest design below, the Ship Shape jacket. Tech edit continues on this pattern, and the day job has been kicking my butt lately. So I'm not making any promises as to when it'll be ready. Please note updates to my book Errata, and a revision to Elfin Bride and Gothlet.

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Ship Shape jacket

This is my newest design: the Ship Shape jacket. The pattern to knit this jacket will be available shortly.
Slipped stitch edges and ridges highlighting faux seams accentuate a shapely form.
A dramatic collar balances the fitted shoulder.
Tailored details in the back.
Buttoned all the way up and toasty warm.
Navy peacoat buttons complete the nautical look here, or choose an altogether different button for a more dramatic effect.
The slip stitch ridge on the sleeve continues into a simple saddle shoulder.
I've never worn a double-breasted jacket before that looked as good open as closed. This one does!