Jan 30 2005

Official Alchemist Part II

Published by lolly at 1:24 pm under Alchemy Pullover, Meetups / Festivals, Sweaters

Woman, Pullover!

Alchemy Yarns of Transformation
Promise in Winkie’s Blue and Silk Purse in Southern View
Started: January 23, 2005Â /Â Finished: January 30, 2005>
You know you want a detail shot!

This pullover was a great knit that was so fun to put together. I hated to finish it, honestly (but I was ready to wear it!) and I am so happy with the fit. This is the first sweater that I have made (there have been three others in the past) and not one of them fits me right. I am SO happy that this one does! Others are too short, the necks are weird, or they look like burlap sacks (my first sweater). This knit up quickly on size 11s, and I have plenty of yummy yarn left to make something else beautiful! Thank you Elka for making all of this possible. I love it!

Thanks for the great comments on the last post. I loved reading what everyone thought about the PETA/Wool issue, and about my mystery fiber. I have not yet “burned” the yarn… but I will do this soon to find out what I am dealing with! and when I do, you all will be the first to know!

Everything else pretty much went by the wayside as I knit up the Alchemy pullover… even a little bit of homework (shh!) but I think it just might be worth it. I will probably pick up my socks and the other 2 sweaters in my WIPs again soon. So, stay tuned!

Yesterday, I stopped by my favorite LYS, Folk Art Studio to knit with my girl, Heather and to do some clandestine business (Secret Pal 4 shopping!) Not only is Kathy the coolest YS owner EVER, they have warmest atmosphere over there, with a scrumptious cafe (brownies and hot cocoa pour moi!), and great local art.

Heather, her Pixie J, and her boyo C, all painted pottery last week at this fine establishment, and I got to see their handiwork! Stay tuned to H’s blog to see the pottery… There we were, chatting up, trying to get a massive knot out, and up walks the lovely Donna a new local knit blogger. It was so nice to meet her in person!


Kathy, Donna, & Heather
Lolly and Kathy work on the nasty knot…

As noted, I got my Secret Pal assignment, and I can’t wait to send her the first things that I bought yesterday! For my secret pal, whomever you might be, thanks for leaving a comment, and if you would like the questionnaire, let me know… send me an email! :)

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I was tagged by the oh-so-clever Miss Yummy Yarn MJ with this cute little meme… so here goes:

Total amount of music files on your computer: ahem… 46.7 gigs at the last check… we have a computer devoted to mp3s… lots of music over here!

The last CD you bought was: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel

What is the song you last listened to before reading this message? Kris playing Led Zepplin’s Over the Hills and Far Away on his guitar.

The 5 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you: I have to limit this to the songs that I listen to a lot right now… I have way too many songs that mean a lot to me… These are the ones that I rotate in my various CD players.

  • L’accordioniste by Edith Piaf
  • Dark of the Matinee by Franz Ferdinand
  • What Brought the House Down by the Ditty Bops
  • Odalisque by The Decemberists
  • Satin in the Coffin by Modest Mouse Who are you going to pass this stick to (3 people) and why?

    These are three knit bloggers that I recently met and corresponded with, and I would like to learn more about them… come one girls, answer me some questions!

  • In the Pink Cathi
  • Knitbrarian Megan
  • Neophyte Knitter Allison
     

     

    • 32 Responses to “Official Alchemist Part II”

    1. # Jessicaon 30 Jan 2005 at 4:28 pm

      Your sweater looks awesome! Congrats! I know how happy I was the first time I made something that actually fit me. :) Enjoy!

    2. # Nathaniaon 30 Jan 2005 at 4:32 pm

      The sweater is fab, Lolly! It looks so comfy and it’s just the right shade of blue to accent your lovely eyes. Very fetching.

      I can attest that whoever has you as their secret pal is lucky indeed. You sure did spoil me!

    3. # Lozon 30 Jan 2005 at 5:10 pm

      Lolly, it looks so great and I imagine it feels even better! I’m so glad it fits well. You’re lucky to have a guy who serenades you with Led Zeppelin!

    4. # Caraon 30 Jan 2005 at 5:32 pm

      Hey Lolly! The sweater looks terrific. So glad you’re happy with the fit - I know what a drag it is when you aren’t. ;-) The colors are really lovely as well.

    5. # Ginaon 30 Jan 2005 at 5:49 pm

      That is so gorgeous! I’ve been waiting to see what that yarn would become.

    6. # Kristinon 30 Jan 2005 at 6:51 pm

      I love your sweater. Glad to hear that it fits, too. What a frustration to work so hard on the others and not be able to wear them. Glad that you love it.

    7. # Monion 30 Jan 2005 at 6:59 pm

      Lolly! your sweater is gorgeous! Nice job! I know how you feel about sweaters not fitting right. It’s sooo nice to knit one that does :)

    8. # eyeleenon 30 Jan 2005 at 7:25 pm

      Gorgeous sweater!! Glad to hear it fits. You’ve chosen such a wonderful colorway.

    9. # Kimberlion 30 Jan 2005 at 7:39 pm

      Lolly — the sweater looks great! And what FUN you had at your LYS! It DOES seem cozy!
      I too got my SP4 pal — and the FUN HAS BEGUN! :-)
      Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

    10. # froggyon 31 Jan 2005 at 2:07 am

      your sweater looks fantastic! perfect fit!

    11. # Kellyon 31 Jan 2005 at 4:51 am

      Lolly, great sweater! looks like you all were having a good time at your LYS. Maybe I’ll make it up there sometime! Have a good week.

    12. # Eileneon 31 Jan 2005 at 5:32 am

      What a great surprise Lolly! Your sweater looks fabulous on you. Great job!!! I’m glad your finally happy with the fit of one of your handmade sweaters! :-)

      I wish I could have been there at the Folk Art Studio with you guys. I know Donna from the blog world also. She is really nice. It would have been nice to meet her too.

    13. # heatheron 31 Jan 2005 at 5:55 am

      VA-VA-Voom! wow I cannot wait to see that sweater in person…it looks GREAT on you! You did such a great job!!

      :) had a great time, even though I left the dammed pottery there! I have to go and get it tonight! arrgh!

      :) x/o - excellent! Love it!

    14. # Elizabethon 31 Jan 2005 at 7:21 am

      Lovely sweater! That yarn/craft shop sounds like so much fun. I wish we had one around here! “See” you later.

    15. # Gracieon 31 Jan 2005 at 8:10 am

      Love love the sweater! It looks great on you! I’ve started shopping for my SP4 as well. I think that is just as much fun as getting things!

      Have a great Monday!

    16. # Annon 31 Jan 2005 at 11:08 am

      Wowzers! That sweater looks supercute and I love how the it looks all knit up. The shaping looks very flattering on you, too. Brava!

    17. # Meganon 31 Jan 2005 at 11:40 am

      I love the sweater! We definately have to get together soon–you can wear your new sweater and I’ll wear my ribby :)

    18. # bethon 31 Jan 2005 at 2:28 pm

      ooooooooooooooooo. Your sweater is gorgous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    19. # sUsAnon 31 Jan 2005 at 2:28 pm

      Kudos on the fab sweater, Lauren! Beautiful! Enjoy wearing it! I’m very jealous of your Folk Art Studio! We need a cool local shop like that up here. I feel the need for a yarn shop roadtrip…

    20. # Siow Chinon 31 Jan 2005 at 9:44 pm

      What a lovely sweater! And the colour is amazing, all those lovely specs!

    21. # Cathion 01 Feb 2005 at 12:37 pm

      I love it, and doesn’t it feel great to make that perfect garment? I hope you’ve been sportin’ it all over town. And, um, hello? You knit it in a week? It’s official- you are Superwoman!

    22. # MJon 01 Feb 2005 at 1:39 pm

      Fantastic sweater! (I looked and no one used the word fantastic, hee hee!!!) I love your colors. And 47 gig? That’s about 12000 songs. OMG!

    23. # sarahon 01 Feb 2005 at 6:33 pm

      I am sorry about our plans for monday lolly, and I am sorry I was totally out when you were here the other day..hope you aren’t crying inside, and perhaps we can get together and get osme knitting going on, I need to learn, and well having a sister who is knit maniac isn’t too bad either. love you much! Peace out( kip voice)

    24. # michelleon 01 Feb 2005 at 6:35 pm

      that looks awesome! what a gorgeous sweater. and it only took you a week!?!? wowee!

      have fun with sp4! it should be a blast!

    25. # Suzieon 02 Feb 2005 at 7:25 am

      Lolly, great work. My oldest WIP is a sweater that’s about a year old!!! A week–that’s amazing!!

    26. # Erikaon 02 Feb 2005 at 12:01 pm

      The Alchemy pullover looks awesome. The colours are fantastic! Can’t wait to see what’s next.

    27. # Laurenon 02 Feb 2005 at 6:52 pm

      The sweater look great Lauren! I can’t believe that only took you a week to do!! That’s incrediable! Also, thanks for the lovely birthday wishes.. I never got to a bar on Monday but I’m shooting for tomorrow or Saturday night to celebrate.

    28. # elisaon 02 Feb 2005 at 7:52 pm

      Hiya Doll! Your sweater looks beautiful, and you are beautiful in it. It sounds like you had a great deal of fun at the Folk Art Studio (and who wouldn’t?). :)

      I hope you have a terrific week, lovely Lolly.

    29. # Laraon 02 Feb 2005 at 9:44 pm

      OOOH! The closeup of those two yarns together looks YUMMY!!! I LOVE IT! Nice fit too!

    30. # Wendyon 03 Feb 2005 at 6:14 am

      The sweater is great. The halo on that yarn makes it look very rich. Great handy work ma’am.

      The job is going well…thank you for asking. I’m busier than I’ve ever been at a job but I’m enjoying it. Hopefully things will slow to a mild jog after I get used to all the ins and outs.

    31. # Momon 03 Feb 2005 at 7:22 am

      Lauren! It’s lovely, like you. What wonderful colors for you. I know that you will enjoy wearing it (knowing that you made it yourself). I am so proud of you!

    32. # paulaon 03 Feb 2005 at 10:46 am

      hi! where in MD? I see you’ve been to the bowie shop..
      my friend kate and I are going this weekend to attempt
      to consign some handspun.. no more space at home! her
      shop is so fun though!

      anyhow, if you’re anywhere near DC, we’re having a
      yarn/fiber/knitting party saturday the 26th.. I live
      in Silver Spring (downtown).. let me know and I’ll
      send the details!
      http://woolarina.com/blog/2005/01/fiber-party.html

      -paula

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