This what my PhD colleagues and crafty friends, Rachel and Diane, made for Anya. Rachel made the super, very quirky (which we love!), circular granny blanket. We leave it on our recliner and Anya gets all mesmerized every time she looks at it. The little booties and elephant (elephant!) bib are from Diane. I so wanted to make the same bib when I was pregnant, but well, I have a zillion projects going on then. Thank you, my friends! It is so sad that one have to waste precious knitting time on writing a dissertation. Oh darn it.
Getting back to me. You know, me? After all that crazy amount of baby knitting in 2009, I am so done for a while. This year is going to be about ME. The "All about Me" 2010. To get me started, I needed something that was quick and super fast. I had two skeins of this yarn, sitting in my stash forever, so Anthropologie-Inspired Capelet came to the rescue.
Held double, the two skeins ran out very quickly. I managed to trade in some yarn for a skein on Ravelry (Ah, have I told you that some friends and I are on "yarn diet/destash/knit from stash" health plan? Basically that translates to no buying yarn until June 2010. Stay tuned). So this little shrug is product of 2.75 skeins of worsted weight. I love it.
I thought reverse stockinette stitch was not for me. It just seems wrong. Does that make sense? But I do like it--as the designer of this pattern says, it looks quite vintage. Vintage works for me. I did think of putting a button at the neckline, but I prefer the shrug without one.
Pattern: Anthropologie-Inspired Capelet (free)
Yarn: Berreco Peruvia (2.75 skeins; held double)
Needle: US 11 for body; US 10 for rib
Size: 33-34
Modifications:
- For the front garter bands, I had 5 stitches for each front. I cant stand it when the neckline rolls.
- After I separated the sleeves, started ribbing for the body bottom edge immediately.
22 comments:
Thanks for posting a picture of my quirky handiwork, Rima! Any child of yours HAD to be the recipient of (a) something with vibrant colors and (b)something that featured some kind of granny square! <3
When I saw that blanket, I thought, how very clever! I like random-ness like that :)
Oh... that wonderful Anthropologie capelet. I made one myself, and I simply love it! Had intentions of making more. Maybe I will! Would you make another of this capelet?
Love the shrug - love the elephant - love the idea of "Me" knitting! Me, too! Me, too!
The shrug came out great! The bib is so cute. Too bad it's made for drool, spit up, and food stains.
Ok, we know, Anya has always the best dress, the bib is really cute. But let me talk about your shrug, I really really love it! In these days I'm searching in my old magazines some nice pattern for a spring shrug. I need something warm and full of happiness :) Kisses!
The Anthropologie capelet is cute, but I'm crazy for that amazing fabric in the fabric in the background. Anya is lucky to have so many knitters in her life.
Wow this is beautiful. Really nice work.
I forgot to say I meant the capelet. I also adore the bib.
So glad you were able to get more yarn via swap! Three cheers!
Cute, cute, cute! What a lucky (and very well dressed) little girl you have!
I'm on a little self-imposed yarn diet this year, too, although I've imposed a no-new-yarn rule on myself through December. Crazy, huh??!
Love the shrug - knit on!
Glad you finally found some "Me" time. I am still waiting for mine :)
Take Care
Love the elephant on the bib! All work is great but the elephant is smashing.
that shrug is really cute!! and I think the year of you is a great great thing. I'm trying to do the same. Sometimes, it's hard to make things for yourself, especially when you're a mom, but 2010 is your (and my) year to try. We can do it.
Thanks Rima for posting my elephant bib! I know she's too little for it now..but will soon come in handy. As I see my little niece Emme...she is always drooling and needs something cute to catch all that teething action.
I can't wait to meet her in person..
xxoo! Di
That elephant bib is just so cute! And the shrug for Mom is very nice, too. I've heard of the pattern, but I'm not sure I'd seen it before now. I think reverse stockinette is under-utilized. It tends to be thought of the as the "wrong side", but it doesn't have to be.
Last year I decided I needed to knit for me. This year I hope to have balanced approach. Some for others, some for me.
Everything looks so beautiful...specially like that bib, I'm meaning to make one for my little one but always time crunch...should make one soon now....
beautiful Rima...always remember YOU!!
heehee, love that elephant! cute stuff.
love the elephant bib and the quirky granny afghan!
Your capelet is beautiful! Enjoy showering yourself with handmade items this year :)
Everything loos just gorgeous Rima!!!! I love your new shrug and am looking forward to seeing more knitting for you this year..
Hugs
Jodie :)
Beautiful stuff Rima ! Loved the elephant bib and the whimsy blanket :) Anya is lcuky to get gifts made with so much love ! And I love your capelet. It looks very chic !
Is that bib ever so adorable!
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