Finished Hew!

I actually finished this last weekend. I apparently did something wrong around the back neckline causing it to be baggy, but worry-not I fixed it. I'm not really into ripping out stitches once it is finished. I just folded in on the shoulders and sew that in. That probably makes not sense but- I think it is respectable looking. I actually wore this little combo to work, although with dress pants- not jeans. And I totally got an unsolicited comment from someone who assumed it was store bought!

Going for a little walk in downtown Plano, to buy some wine! Here are some back shots. As you can see the back neckline is still a little on the baggy side. But on the whole I love it! Its also really cute over little summer dresses! And the Elisebeth Lavold Silky Wool is not itchy on my shoulders, definately a plus.

The color I chose is very similar to Canary Knits original, although I used a thinner yarn. Summers in Texas are rather warm so I need something lighter.

Hew & Springtime

I am currently working on Hew by Canary Knits and the pattern is free too! She posts a new knitted item every few days it seems, many which she has designed herself. I fell in love with Hew when I saw it posted on craftster.org. Here's my progress so far: back

The yarn: elsebeth lavold- silky wool. 65% wool 35% silk

Love this stuff it is soo soft and light. Using size 6 circular needles, 24'' . This is a top down raglan, which is my first time to try and its pretty fun actually. I hope it comes out wearable! A garter ribbed neckline will be added on last.

Also on this lovely Sunday, Chris and I went shopping and bought some plants for our balcony. We use alot of fresh basil in our cooking so we bought; sweet basil, cilantro, lavender, and some flowers for our flower box.