Jemima is heading for the dunk tank!
As you can see, I ended up seaming the raglan placket in without buttons and used only the contrast color for the neck. I’ve just now taken it out of the sink and it grew like mad. A spin and a toss in the dryer and we’ll see what we have!
Nate’s off on biznaz for a week, so I’m not sure how I’m going to get FO snaps of this.
I think I’ve solved my travel knitting dilemma – whew.
I figured one project should be a sock – perfect potable knitting, yes? Plus I haven’t had a sock on the needles in a spell so I am good and ready. I considered Monkey’s, but eventually decided I didn’t want any patterns that required a chart. I wanted patterns I could pick up and put away at a moments notice, work on in line, and possibly while half asleep (that last one is tempting fate, isn’t it?).
But, buuuuuut, not be boring. Hard to fit that bill.
Ta-da! Tidepool Socks by Rainy Day Goods’ Mary-Heather, a lovely local chica who also happens to be the LA office of Ravelry! If you ever have the fortune to meet MH in person, do check her glasses. This girl has the best eyeglass collection I’ve ever seen.
Back to the socks, it’s a straightforward 1X1 garter rib, but in sock weight yarn it yields a pleasing bumpy texture. It’s simple but sweet. Perfect! Also sweet is the option of a picot cuff – my first! It nicely breaks up the color bands in this variegated yarn, Seacoast Handpainted Panda (wool/bamboo blend) in Silver Leaf.
For only being 30% bamboo, this yarn has a slightly dry and decidedly crunchy feel. But in a good way! I’ve never felt anything quite like it. I think it will be perfect for warm weather, when you don’t really want warmth but protection from air conditioned drafts.
The other pattern I’ve chosen is Tahki Yarns’ Cotton Classic Pullover, now free here (pdf), and originally featured in the Spring/Summer 2007 Vogue Knitting. TSC has a whack of free patterns, some very nice, some a little unusual, here.
I’m going to try Rowan handknit cotton. I have a bag of this dark indigo shade. It’s about the same weight, and the pattern called for a 100% cotton yarn, and a more slippery mercerized one at that, so I have high hopes! I love the idea of a classic pulli in an indigo-colored cotton.
I thought I was traveling next weekend, when it’s actually the week after next. But it’s nice to have these decisions made early!
YAY! So glad it’s finished!!!!!!!!
Gemima is looking good, but we demand a model shot!
Hmmm, maybe Topaz can help you take the modeled shot?
Good choices on the travel knitting. That pullover is easy enough to keep track of but not boring. And thank you for the nice comments on the tank 
cannot wait to see you !!! wish it was longer !!! miss you soooooooo l and p xoxoxoxo
Jemima is beautiful. Can’t wait to see you wearing her! Good choices for traveling projects. Have a fun road trip
Yay! For a completed Jemima.
I just picked out the same pullover to knit but I’m having second thoughts about the look/fit for me. I think it’ll look smashing on you.
Since you’re leaving later than thought, does that mean we will get pictures of the sweater??! Hope so. It’s going to be great.
As always, I love the links. You’re a good Googler!
Ooooo, can’t wait to see Jemima modeled! and those are excellent choices for travel knitting! I really love that Tahki Classic Pullover!
looks like a comfy sweater…..we can wait for some modeled shots.
i cast on for that TSC sweater! i didn’t get gauge so i used the yarn for the wrap sweater instead, but I plan on making that one too. i really love it!
You should get a Gorillapod! It’s a great little flexible tripod
Cause, you know, you OWE us pics 
I’ve had that TSC pattern in my pile for a while- I’ve just never gotten to it. Hope it goes well. The indigo should be wonderful!
Again I say, you’re soooo productive! You’re really making me feel as if I’d better get some FOs out there soon.
I’m never really as keen on knitting with cotton as with wool, but I’ve just phoned my LYS and asked them to save me some of the Rowan Denim to make that Indigo Ripples skirt from last Spring’s IK — so we’ll both be knitting with indigo cotton (and perhaps both have blue-ish fingers!
Jemima looks like a great lounging about sweater. Fingers crossed a nip in the dryer will restore it to its proper size.
Me likee your Tidepool.
So Topaz doesn’t have to wear his antenna any longer? Hooray!
Thanks for the links
Can’t wait to see Jemima on- it looks great! And yay for tidepools – I’ve got those in my queue as well!
Yay, can’t wait to see Jemima!
I know what you mean about the TSC patterns – some are really nice, and other are a little weird
Always good to pack the knitting and books first!!
The sweaters are and will be lovely! Deep indigo is my favorite color right now. And the socks look tres cute, too.
Congratulations on finishing Jemima. I can’t wait to see the modeled photos!
Great travel items. I wonder if the sock yarn will soften up after it’s been through your washer and dryer. I know how you love to tempt fate with your dryer.