Because Stefanie Japel’s (aka Glampyre) designs were my first knitted wearable items (we won’t talk about the hat that would only fit a ConeHead) I have a certain fondness for her patterns. The “surprise” patterns from Knitty are up and inside is a pattern by Glampyre called “cropped Cardigan with Leaf Ties“- love! This is one of those patterns that I do believe I actually need to get off my ass and knit.. because I am absolutely in love with it. I know that its from her “Fitted Knits” book (which is really gorgeous) but I haven’t had any money for books since hubby quit his last job.. I’m hoping maybe one of the relatives will slide me a little money for Mothers Day so that I can add it to my knitting book collection. As for the other designs in the surprise… eh. I can’t say that I’m going to be knitting a parasol anytime soon.. even if it IS pretty.
While I really should just hit ‘publish’ on this impromptu post.. its early and I have no one else to talk to. I’m putting the rest of this under a ‘cut’ tag for those who don’t want to read my rambles. Read the rest of this entry »