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And just like that, as soon as the days grow shorter, the urge to pick up the knitting comes back. I haven't looked at any new patterns for Fall 2011 all summer! I'm queuing these from the Berroco website:
Norah Gaughan's Zazanna. I would cardiganize this one, maybe omit the front cables to add a buttonband.
Clockwise from top left: Norah Gaughan's Fleta, Parlan also by Norah Gaughan, Viveca by the Berroco design team and Gurie by Norah Gaughan.
Some geometric-inspired objects for the home...
1. Pierre Frey fabric cushion: Ebay (check out the drapes made from this fabric here!) 2. turquoise polygonal vase: Pier 1 3. Dodecahedron lamp: Circa Lighting 4. linen fabric: Designer Fabrics 5. Real Good chair: bludot 6. Stockholm rug: Ikea 7. Faceted mirror side table: West Elm 6.
Ordered some rayon jersey today to make new t-shirts. My autumn clothing rotation is in MAJOR need of a colour and pattern injection. This pattern has no sleeve seams, a time saver for sure.
All fabrics from fabric.com
A late summer evening under my friend's beautiful mimosa tree.
I must confess, I'm really not much of a summer knitter. Although I have knit more this summer than I have in the last couple years, the needles still seem to be picked up less often in order to do more "summer-night" things - like going outside when it's dark and quiet and watering plants and looking at the stars.
I've also been poring over online fabric shops and have finally come up with a sort of mood/inspiration mix for the boys' bedroom. This animal print from Braemore is my favourite. The various shades of blue and brown are beautiful and the pattern is a little bit paisley, a teensy bit floral and graphic all at the same time! I'll do a couple throw pillows with it - not floor-length drapes or anything (although the venetian blinds have got to go). I really like it combined with the greek key or zig zag pattern.
Stay tuned...as I find time to squeeze in some sewing while my little boys are off to preschool and kindergarten (the knitting will return in good time).
I honestly can't remember a September that's been as hot and sunny as this one. Went down to the creek today where it was so cool and shady - an oasis in the middle of the city.
