Mikknit

I took some photos over the weekend and have just not been able to find time to put them on the computer. I fought the boy down for a nap and *finally* got some time to do it.

First of all, Grace’s Robin Hood Jacket:

That is such a difficult sweater to get a picture of. Now that the sun’s come back from the netherworld, maybe I’ll be able to get outside and get a shot of the sweater off the model (i.e. not moving) and get better details.

Next, the PINK sweater:

The neckband won’t fit over her head. I need to undo the bindoff and either do a sewn bindoff or rip out the whole neckband and add more stitches. Dang, that kid has a big head.

My Jaywalker:

As you can see, I changed it to a short-row heel. I should’ve done the heel over fewer stitches or not made it as deep, but it fits well enough. Fits my foot better than a flap heel would. I’m most of the way done with the leg portion of sock #2, but haven’t been doing much knitting this week.

I’ve been sewing instead. I whipped this up last night:

Doesn’t look like much, but here’s the inside:

The outside is a cotton/poly twill, the inside is a cotton batik. There are 6 pockets and a magnetic snap closure. I meant to put a key clip in but forgot (as usual). It’s a surprise gift for someone, and I hope she really likes it. I’m very tempted to keep it for myself… good thing I’ve got lots of both fabrics left. I could make bags like this over and over again, except for the handles. It’s quite a pain to turn the handle tubes right side out, but Chris helped me.

Off to mail the bag!