I really appreciate all the prayers and words of encouragement...they've helped alot. Just knowing that there are people out their praying and thinking about my family. You guys are awesome! I actually haven't heard yet about the results from my Dad's bone scan. The scan was on Friday, and they hoped to know the results sometime today. The only thing that is a little scarey...is that after they did the bone scan, they went back in and did a more thorough scan of his head, which they weren't originally going to do. But, I won't dwell on that and speculate, I'm going to trust the doctors and wait to hear what happens.
In contest news, I'm shocked to announce that no one got all of the answers right. The first person that came the closest though was Christine, of SheKnits. So Christine...send me your info and I'll get some goodies in the mail! Here are the sweaters that I loved enough to knit in the latest Interweave Knits.
1•A Cardigan for Arwen: I must make this sweater at some point. Kate Gilbert...you are a genius! I continue to love the designs by she comes up with on a regular basis, and now that she has melded two of my favorite things, knitting and Lord of the Rings...it's over! I have to knit this! I haven't decided what yarn I would potentially use, I'm not crazy about any of the colors in the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran line. I'll be thinking about this one for a while...looking for the perfect yarn. Any suggestions?
2•Enid Cardigan: This one just appeals to me, I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the geometric design...I just like it.
3•Equestrian Blazer: Something about this jacket looks so classy. I have yarn in my stash that would work perfectly for this design if I choose to knit it. We'll see. I love it when I have something already in the stash though! Bonus!
4•Jawbreaker Cardigan: How could I not love this one?! It's named after candy! I just think this one looks like a cute, fun knit that would be comfortable to bum around in.
5•Nantucket Jacket: This one is classy all the way, simply gorgeous. A little fussy with the all over patterning, but well worth it in the end I'm sure.
6•Refined Raglan: I love the shoulder detail on this sweater, but as I discussed it with Wanda, we decided that the neck would need to be changed a little.
7•Venezia Pullover: Last, but certainly not least, is Eunny Jang's masterpiece. She just plain amazes me. What a talented girl...and have you seen her spinning? She just recently learned how to spin too! Unbelievable!?!
Most people thought I would like the Rambling Rose Cardigan...but I have to say, there is just too much junk in the trunk of that sweater. Too busy for me. Not to mention that the sizing sucks on it. They've made it for a 30" bust and a 43"bust. Isn't that a little bit weird?! What about all the other people that are in between those sizes, or over those sizes. I've been carrying this issue around with me all over the place, reading it at restaurants, at the knit shop, at my desk at work. Like I've said before, this issue is a keeper!
Posted by Stacey at November 13, 2006 08:28 AMI also love the jawbreaker sweater. I think I need to make this one; never made anything from this magazine before but always enjoyed the designs. Happiest of Thanksgiving days to you and your family, Stacey.
Posted by: Julie at November 14, 2006 01:36 PMThe Cardigan for Arwen is growing on me. I may have to do sometime in the future. I really like the Enid Cardigan and the Nantucket Jacket. The Venezia pullover is just beautiful. I really love that pattern. I was paging through the magazine again last night and thought about that pattern. Hmm, I may have to even look at yarn for that. Such a classy pattern.
Posted by: Wanda at November 14, 2006 04:35 PMWOW! I WON SOMETHING! YES!!
Posted by: Christine at November 15, 2006 09:39 AM