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sally_unraveled in knitting

Meeting a legend

Apr 23, 2007 23:09

This past weekend I met Amy Singer of Knitty fame....

( 8 pictures, tips from Amy and an FO )

yarn substitutions, knitting books and magazines, yarn review - cotton, finished object

Comments 15

slythwolf April 24 2007, 04:32:29 UTC

That's awesome! It looks to me like you made the right sizing choice on the top, it fits you perfectly. My best friend is about the same size and I'm thinking maybe I should buy Big Girl Knits so I can make her presents that fit correctly other than hats and scarves. :D

It looks like everyone had a fantastic time at the book signing, and I'm going to add this post to my memories for the links to non-animal-fiber yarns that are good. My choir director is vegan and I've been dying to knit her something but there's not much available in my area except the crappy acrylic at Wal-Mart. Also, I had always heard that silk was warm but didn't realise it was warmer than wool--good to know; good excuse to make myself a nice silk sweater for next winter; I've been dying to knit with it ever since an eBay seller sent me all her colour cards including the worsted-weight silk she spins. It's so soft and shiny. Now if only I can justify the expense...

sally_unraveled April 24 2007, 05:18:48 UTC

Cool. The book has also sorts of information on non-animal fibers. It may be worth the read.

sleepsong April 24 2007, 05:03:32 UTC

I absolutely love those colours on you! That came out really nicely, and you seem to have sized it perfectly - it gives me hope that if I make that pattern it will come out as flattering. :) Good FO, and awesome that you met Singer herself!

sally_unraveled April 24 2007, 05:19:41 UTC

Thanks. I know I broke "the rules" by creating horizontal stripes, but even Amy didn't think it was a big deal.

wheeliefree April 24 2007, 07:46:18 UTC

rules are made to be broken! especially when the colours are so gorgeous. It really really suits you!

bbcaddict April 24 2007, 05:27:41 UTC

aw! that picture of you and Amy is really cute! :)
I'm glad to get to see that Katia Jamaica knitted up into something too.
Excellent work.

sally_unraveled April 24 2007, 05:28:49 UTC

thanks

aellia April 24 2007, 10:43:22 UTC

What an interesting post!
I really enjoyed reading and seeing all about it!
The top looks great on you!

windsornot April 24 2007, 12:58:50 UTC

Nice post! I think your account is well written, and I even learned a few things too.