Golden Rose Sundress

OK, so that test knit I did a while back that was a big secret? Well, here it is: Golden Rose Sundress by Wendi Dunlap from slumberland.org. The link is to her website, but it is also on Ravelry. The baby in the photos is wearing the one I made. Isn't she precious?

Here are a few shots I took:





The pattern is really easy, with seed stitch, stockinette, a few garter stitch rows, and some easy lace. It is available for $4.00.

Let her know what you think, and buy the pattern!! :-)

Introducing the Confection Baby Shrug

That Tonya Wagner, aka The Shizknit, is such a talented girl! I have her permission to share my test knitting project with you! I must say, this design is just precious! Don't you agree?






Look for it on Ravelry soon and show Tonya a little love! Check out her other designs too...

If You're Curious...

The Wordless Wednesday photo is the beginning of my remaining test knit...not sure I can tell you more about it just yet...:-)

Well, I could tell you but then, you know, I'd have to....well.....you know.

I finished it!

Well, Test Knit #1 is finished! It's really cute. It's the largest garment I've ever made, and it took me under 3 weeks. If you could see what size it is, that wouldn't impress you. But since I spent nearly a week in Orlando with almost no knitting, an anniversary, a birthday, and a full-time job while I made it, I'm pretty darned happy!

Too bad I can't show you.

Bah.

I've Got A Job!

Well, sort of. I'm doing some test knitting! I wish it was my everyday job, but I don't think it would pay the bills. So maybe it will just pay for my addiction -- oops! I mean, my hobby.

Anyways, I got this pattern. (sorry, it's a secret!) it doesn't look too hard, and I hope it won't take me ages to finish! I'm not the Speedy Gonzales of knitting. I will say that it will be a nice change from all the baby hats I've been making!

I tried to use some of my stash. Really. I did. But, the more I thought about it, I don't think my fiber choice, although the right weight and color, would have worked out. And my gauge was off by a half-stitch after two tries. And since I normally don't swatch (I'm such a rebel!), the two I tried for this was my limit. So much for my thrifty plan!

So, of to the A.C. Moore to buy me some Lion brand Cotton-Ease. I'm about to swatch, because that's what designers like, and we want to make the designer happy, right?

Speaking of designers: I was illegally on Ravelry at work today (hehehe: new computer = no firewall!) and just happened to be in the forums just as Louisa Harding herself sent a message to the "Louisa Harding Lovers" group. I was such a kiss-up. I welcomed her to the group of course, and then I gushed about how I love her "Natural Knits for Babies and Moms" book. I made a total fool of myself.

Oh well. Why should today be any different than another? :-)