I'm going backwards in time here -- the first picture is about where it's at now.
I heard about issues with the fit of the yoke area on Birkin from various sources, so I'm knitting an XL yoke and a L body and sleeves. Someone else on Ravelry did that and it worked for them, so fingers crossed. This yoke has lots of 3 color color work, which is not my favorite. The majority of patterns only have 2 colors per row, not three (although there are styles of color work that go for 3 colors per row at times). I'm looking forward to blocking this one out so the color work looks better.
Not much else to report around here. We are an empty nest again -- I can't remember if I mentioned that here. The boy child moved up to Buffalo last fall to stretch his wings and be on his own. He's doing well, as is the girl child, who is still in NYC living the life.
Mia is, of course, Mia.
She decided it was too warm for her winter bed and proceeded to get into my knitting basket instead one day. Luckily she only got a few stitches off the needles and unrolled a bit of yarn, nothing else. I dug out a different basket and it's been her favorite sleeping spot since. Silly girl!
Can't wait for spring! Hope all of you experiencing the Beast from the East are surviving well.
ETA: Finished the body! On to the sleeves!
So much patience to tackle this amount of colour work Margaret. It's worth it though.
ReplyDeleteThe dreadful weather is with us here in Scotland - we're currently at home with Red warnings from the Scottish government. Travelling would not be a good idea since lunchtime today as it's not stopped snowing and the wind is causing drifting.
Mia looks so comfortable and happy.
Margaret, I really admire your knitting. It's beautiful! Looks like a good life, a cat and a project to keep you busy :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweater! I like to knit too but nothing that exciting. Don't let Mia knock any of those stitches off the needles- best to just let sleeping cats lie-what a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteLove your color work, Margaret! Your knitting goes so fast. I don't like working with 3 colors either, so I usually embroider the stitch in the color that it is supposed to be, if there is only one occasionally stranded through the other two. I enjoyed seeing your family together at Christmas. Mia is so sweet. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sweater my friend! Glad you checked in. The month would not be the same without you.😊
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your posts...your craftiness is to be envied!Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely! The last picture looks like your size selection/changes for the yoke and body will be about right for it to be a cozy and comfy sweater when you're through? As usual, I am in complete awe of your knitting prowess!
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh at Mia trying to appropriate your knitting basket - the other day Lakota decided she wanted to climb into my stitching bag and was busily working at removing the tools!
Margaret, your new jumper looks gorgeous! Lovely pic of you and Mia is so cute - reminds me of our Milo aka Bowl Cat!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sweater!!! I am totally in awe. And that wall of samplers. Breathtaking!!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like both of your young 'uns have their lives figured out and I think every mom's wish is that they be happy :)
Hugs,
Lauren
Birkin sweater colors rock! I think Mia has the right idea - sleep the winter away!
ReplyDeleteMia looks so cozy in her basket!
ReplyDeleteMargaret your sweater is gorgeous, just like every other project you share with us. I so admire your knitting talent!
Oh Margaret, your sweater is so pretty. This has been in my queue but haven't worked up to it yet. I love our selfie. It just emanates joy!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater look lovely! Nice colours!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week.
Evelyne
Beautiful Margaret!! Love the yoke...I may need (ha!) to look at that pattern. I am wearing Sigla today!! Woo-Hoo.
ReplyDeleteLove Mia in her (no longer your) basket - so darling.
Stay warm and dry!!
I have loved following your progress on this sweater -- it's gorgeous! Glad to hear both children are doing well -- that is always a happy thing. Mia --such a sweetie and it's funny how they all love a basket especially when it contains yarn. : ) Always glad to see a post from you even if it is a quickie. : )
ReplyDeletewow looks great Margaret ! I so admire your colorwork knitting. I am just too lazy or brain dead to tackle that right now. yet I always manage to do easy knitting and a little stitching here and there. hope you have a great weekend - mel
ReplyDeleteYour Birkin is gorgeous! You are such a talented knitter (stitcher too of course) and I always enjoy watching your progress.
ReplyDeleteHave you and DH adjusted to the empty nest? Greg and I are doing just fine with it but of course enjoy seeing the kids when we can!
We were suffering from the Beast from the East last week. Here the weatherman called it the Whip from Russia, lol. It was so so so cold and icy. Since yesterday the wind comes from the south again and we have very mild temperatures, no more whip, lol.
ReplyDeleteYour sweater looks gorgeous, Margaret. When the Beast comes again next winter you can stay warm and cozy.
Even though I've seen your update on this beauty on IG, I like the bigger photos of it that your blog provides. I do hope your power comes back on by tonight as they predicted. What an ordeal... I can't imagine what we would do as we have no generator. I guess we would drive up to NY to my mom's :)
ReplyDeleteGlad the kids are both doing well and Mia is snuggling in for what's left of this winter!
Your Birkin is gorgeous, I'm getting very tempted to knit one!
ReplyDeleteWinter has been a tough season for lots of us this year, we've had work and school closed for the first time ever! Hope you've all recovered from it all. Mia looks like she is just about hanging in there...