Where did this year go? While I've actually finished four more things only one is going to make it up here under 2008. Mostly because, well I forgot to take photos of my gift knitting. I know, for shame! Especially considering I got my new favorite-est toy for Xmas!
Hello my sweet Nikon D80! Oh how I coveted thee. I have tons and tons to learn but have at least started in on the practical with getting it out of the box and snapping away. And what does one do with a new fancy camera? Take pictures of their pets of course!
Ha, so here's Aejaz in his favorite sun spot.
This beanie is Mr. PieKnits knitted gift this year. Several months ago when he patiently accompanied my to the LYS he spotted this yarn and really liked it. Well I've always said my boy has taste- it's 100% cashmere, composed of several different colored strands spun together into a bulky weight. I snuck back later and got it. This is definitely the most extravagant yarn I've ever purchased, but I think Mr. PieKnits is worth it. :)
In typical guy fashion, he prefers most knits to be simple/plain but seeing as he already had a basic ribbed hat (and they're boring! especially for such a fancy yarn), I wanted to add a little something. I decided to work most of it in a 3x2x2x2 rib until the top. Here I threw in some subtle cables twisting into the decreases for interest.
I like to think it strikes a balance.
Have a Happy New Year everyone!
Hello my sweet Nikon D80! Oh how I coveted thee. I have tons and tons to learn but have at least started in on the practical with getting it out of the box and snapping away. And what does one do with a new fancy camera? Take pictures of their pets of course!
Ha, so here's Aejaz in his favorite sun spot.
This beanie is Mr. PieKnits knitted gift this year. Several months ago when he patiently accompanied my to the LYS he spotted this yarn and really liked it. Well I've always said my boy has taste- it's 100% cashmere, composed of several different colored strands spun together into a bulky weight. I snuck back later and got it. This is definitely the most extravagant yarn I've ever purchased, but I think Mr. PieKnits is worth it. :)
In typical guy fashion, he prefers most knits to be simple/plain but seeing as he already had a basic ribbed hat (and they're boring! especially for such a fancy yarn), I wanted to add a little something. I decided to work most of it in a 3x2x2x2 rib until the top. Here I threw in some subtle cables twisting into the decreases for interest.
I like to think it strikes a balance.
Have a Happy New Year everyone!
Did you cut your hair again? It looks different! Happy New Year to you and your hubby!
I love Mr. Pie's hat. It's simple but chic. I definitely have to agree, he's got great taste. Have a wonderful new year, and I look forward to seeing what you design in this coming year.
Happy New Year! And congrats on the camera!
What kind of dog is Aejaz again???
Oooh - I'm getting this camera for my birthday this week! Very exciting to see your lovely photos with it!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I love that hat!!! he does have good taste!
Happy New Year!
I just got a new camera myself, and share your joy of having a tool that takes excellent photos.
That is ingenious changing the ribs into cables while decreasing at the top of the hat! I'm going to have to do that on a hat soon.
You have such great ideas!
I did cut my hair again actually! You can't really see it well in that photo but I'm super happy with it!
Thanks Stasia! Aejaz is a shelter puppy and we were told he's a "Sheltie mix". We're always offering up our guess as to mixed with what though! Possibly Golden Retriever or Shepherd.
Can you write down what you did for the hat? My monsieur has hated every decrease pattern *ever* that I've shown him (thinks they all look like squares or coneheads) except for this one, which came out beautifully and head-like. Picky, picky, picky...