Guess I just didn’t have much to say – I have been knitting too!
I did finish the ‘Antique’ lace cardigan although it overlapped with my last KnS project. I did the split sleeve, buttoning it over the top of the arm and used another lace pattern – very open, lots of holes with the purl side as the outside. And no, it’s not going to be a pattern of the month – too much stuff happening to write that one up – it will be my own personal one-off. No photo yet, sorry.
For KnS #182 I did a
hand-transferred lace tunic – I actually made a prototype for myself,
experimenting as I went, of course, and then re-doing it for the magazine in
the proper yarn. I used Forsell’s Touch of Silk DK for mine and then used
Austermann Alpaca Silk DK in sienna for the magazine – it is a tunic/dress that
I picture wearing with leggings or tights – I changed the length twice, re-designed
the neckline twice – first had a cowl neck, decided it was too much, ripped it
off and just made a roll neck – the mag version has a nice stockinette band
finishing the neck - made the sleeves twice, again too much happening;
re-designed them again for the magazine version – that one has cute little cap
sleeves suitable for younger arms than mine. I was really pleased with both and
it will be interesting to see how they photo/style the KnS one. It’s for the
December issue which comes out in October I believe and we were supposed to
have a bit of a holiday theme to the garment – I thought it would be a nice
addition to a wintery wardrobe and have lots of possibilities for accessorizing
for the holiday season. With the summer weather here now, it’s hard to imagine
wearing either of them but it will be here soon enough!
Oh and KnS (Knit'nStyle in case you haven't been following) has renewed my
contracts for another year – guess somebody likes me. And they've asked for small projects as well as the standard garment and article per issue, so, we'll (me and my LK) will be there!
Then I was rummaging through
my stash and I found a big cone of cotton denim bouclé that was from the Bonnie Triola
Yarn days – I loved that stuff and in fact, made a long, lace skirt (it was in
the Sassy Skirts, 2005) that I still wear – in fact, it’s my favourite
travelling skirt – I usually wear it when I’m driving long distance – it’s
totally comfortable, good for any weather and still looks good when you arrive – what
more could you want? It has faded nicely, just like denim should. I debated
what to make – another skirt, maybe knee length? Or a summer cardigan of lace –
that won out and I love it!! This will be a POM for sure – just need to come up
with a suitable yarn…that one was discontinued long ago… 
