Well? I managed to finish my black Annabel but am still waiting for my photographer to show up so I can model it. Plus, it needs some buttons and blocking or blocking and buttons...but at least it's 'complete'.
Today, I'm showing you my inching along of the Age of Brass & Steam. I actually finished it about 2 weeks ago (using <1 skein) but after trying it on (I want to wear it wrapped around my neck and tied in front), I realized it simply wasn't long enough. No, I hadn't blocked it for the trying-on stage, but didn't want to block it and then realize I needed to enlarge it. So right now, I'm in the process of adding a 2nd skein. I don't think I'll add the entire skein (otherwise, it'll end up being more like a wrap than a kerchief) but we'll see.
Reading has really been a smattering of books this past week including but not limited to: Stealing Mona Lisa (again), Canning for a New Generation, Food in Jars... I haven't made any jams this year (either canned or freezer), so I hope browsing these books as well as other canning books will give me the kick in the pants I need.
Have you canned anything this season?
And of course, for Ginny's Yarn Along, what are you knitting/crocheting and reading?
Can't wait to see the Annabel! And you modeling it :) Getting a glimpse of you would brighten my day, my friend. Missing you! (Nice Age of Brass & Steam....is it a scarf?)
Posted by: Kristen | July 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM
What a beautiful color. I am always making things a bit bigger too or blocking a bit too aggressively. Glad you were able to add more yarn.
Posted by: Heather | July 18, 2012 at 10:32 AM
oh, i can't wait to see your finished Annabel on you. i've been meaning to knit myself a black cardi... maybe it is the one??
thanks for your kind comment. the big brother is handling things well, i'm actually quite proud of him!
Posted by: sylvia | July 18, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I adore the colour of your Annabel, can't wait to see it modelled.
x
Posted by: Natalie | July 18, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Well I do hope you get the kick you need! I love your colorway and I would have done the same thing. Sometimes you just know when to add more :)
Posted by: swanski | July 18, 2012 at 11:42 AM
If you don't mind my asking, what size Annabel did you make? Are you happy with it? I am working on Annabel in Quince and Co Osprey, Bark and making size 40. I am a medium sized rather thin person, but my bust measurement is about 40. I have gauge, I am just wondering how true to size the pattern is. I want this to fit when I am finished. How many skeins did you use? I ordered 6 but wonder if it will be enough, I want to lengthen mine too. Love the shawl.
Posted by: Dawn | July 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Dawn, I made it one size larger than that - I didn't want it oversized like another sweater pattern that I ended up completely frogging. But perhaps I went a bit small? Don't know yet. Will have to block and see.
Posted by: Ellen | July 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM
can't wait for Annabel to make her "debut"!!
I've been such a lazy bum this year---I've tossed stuff in the freezer like crazy---but NO canning (other than the strawberry jam); peaches are just about ready, and I might (MIGHT) breakdown and do some peach jam. If I can get off my lazy derriere!!!
Posted by: steph | July 18, 2012 at 01:01 PM
Hi, thank you for your comment on my blog. Here are two links for the elderflower cordial recipe. i'm not using citric acid, only a lot of lemons (I'm adding lemon zetc until the cordial tastes right). I hope it helps.
Food in jars sounds like a great book.
Posted by: Anja | July 18, 2012 at 02:25 PM
links might be useful....
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/531660/homemade-elderflower-cordial
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/516164
Posted by: Anja | July 18, 2012 at 02:27 PM