An actual real FO post. It’s been a spell. Normal life stuff, mostly, keeping me from the computer. However, I am at this moment enjoying a PB&J with a glass of white wine. Cause I’m classy like that.
Between a couple FOs to tell and all new fall pattern goodness, I’m going to keep this short and, hopefully, sweet.
Finished up a Goodale for mememe…
I had been eyeing some stashed Silky Tweed for this, and after seeing Pam’s I was sold.
Pattern: Goodale by Cecily Glowik MacDonald (Raveled)
Yarn: Silky Tweed, color 12, just shy of 5 skeins
Needles: US7
I made the smallest size, then proceeded to put on about 10 pounds 
Thankfully, the design is plump-friendly. Normally, I would be bummed, but after hardly being able to eat most of last year due to severe anxiety, I take a healthy appetite as a sign of, well, health. I’m mostly bummed alot of my wardrobe doesn’t fit. I have, though, cut back on the snacking.
My other FO is for my lovely niece, C. She spied a crocheted cowl on Etsy, and asked if I might be able to knit a facsimile, both of the stitch pattern and the color, a rich orange. Thanks to Ravelry, after 7.39 minutes of pattern searching, I came across Begbie from Jane RIchmond. Thanks to one of my LYSs, Abuelita’s, I came across a skein of Malabrigo in Sealing Wax, the perfect rich orange if ever there was one.
Double-stranded Malabrigo, US13 needles, a great stitch pattern, and voila – a cozy (and might I add crazy-quick) cowl (Raveled).
It’s a good thing I’m finishing some projects, because the time of fall patterns has arrived. And it is good. Links for you!
Twist! A fantastic issue, even for Twist. I can’t say I feathered to the colorwork patterns, but maybe I need to see them in different colors. So far I’ve nabbed Evendin, Maree, and Twinings. There are other patterns I really like, but I tried to restrain myself. At least temporarily. Twist can be like the Whole Paycheck Foods of knitting magazines.
New and incredible, if you haven’t already seen it, is Wool People. Brooklyn Tweed invited several amazing designers to design with Shelter, and this first issue is the result. I heart so many of the patterns, I haven’t narrowed it down yet. Another Whole Foods of knitting situation.
The Fall IK is hitting mailboxes and newsstands, and after at best lukewarm Spring and Summer issues (to me), I thought this issue was good. I especially like the Strobilus Pullover and Cardigan Bay Jacket. The Dahlia Cardigan seems to be the standout favorite.
However, I think the Fall Knitscene is great. I have been consistently preferring the issues of Knitscene to IK of late. I like Amy Herzog’s three featured patterns, the Hawkmoth Pullover, Morrison Cardigan, Montview Cardigan, Lowry Pullover, Live Oak Shawlette, and basically all the hat and mitt patterns.
It’s been a million years since I’ve done a big list of single patterns, and there are simply too many. Really. It makes my brain hurt a little to contemplate it. So I am taking the easy route and formally inviting anyone interested to see my Ravelry pattern favorites list here.
I’m off the finish this glass of wine, and maybe knit a few stitches.
LOVE your Goodale!! Gorgeous. OH and as someone who has prob put on a good 15lbs in the past few mos… I am liking a forgiving sweater!
Love the Goodale on you…its on my list, and after seeing yours….hmmm, might need to look at the stash
I’m like you, Knitscene has had some really great patterns….IK are still nice, but….I like Knitscene a bit better, and like you, I think Amy Herzog’s designs are fanatastic.
Love your Goodale! I’m going to have to go out and buy Knitscene
I’ve also been inspired by all the great new patterns, and have 2 projects on the needles, after 2 years of nothing!
Oh yeah, Fall patterns. Have you seen the 8000 ft hoodie in IK Weekend? It’s my new crush.
Congrats on your Goodale! It’s inspiring to see your finishing things; maybe it will get me motivated again. Twist and IK didn’t call out to me, but I usually like Knitscene better anyway…must go check that out! And I’ve not heard of Wool People, so thanks for the heads up…will check that out too.
I’m glad you made the Goodale! I really like it. It is perfect for you, color and all. I I agree with you on the Twist, Interweave, and knitscene and their offerings. I think Knitscene is far better than Interweave lately. I am going to peruse your favorites list soon. I always like your picks!
Goodale is fabulous on you ~ and you look great! I’m glad that you are less anxious and able to keep some weight on. Like you stress/anxiety for me just melts away pounds and that’s not good.
I LIVED off PBJs in Law school and have not been able to eat one since – but they are delicious – and I’m sure go well with wine – LOL
Thank you thank you thank you for your highlights of the Fall season. I hadn’t even heard of Wool People and loved seeing the look book!!!!
PS just joined a swap – why do I do this to myself??? Anyway that cowl might make a quick easy swap gift
Plump ???
the sweater looks lovely on you