A breather

It's hard to believe it's been a month since Christmas break! Actually, it's not that hard since this is the first I've really had to catch up my blog and read some others.

We had a great time in PA (nice not to have to be home for the 2nd!) However, we picked up the creeping cold crud so we were down and out with that for a bit. Topped off with inventory time at work and below zero temps, there has been a lot of 'doing nothing' when I'm actually home.

Today, I gave the apt. a thorough cleaning (which hadn't been done since Christmas), did 6 loads of laundry, and have a pot roast simmering in the crockpot. I'm sifting through the paperwork on my desk - when that's done, it's knitting-on-the-couch time!

I'm thrilled that I finished this vest (dangerously close to a sweater, but not!) in a month. I'm even more thrilled that it fits just like I wanted it to!

Tweedy Vest

Project specs: Kraemer Yarns' Tatamy Tweed (45% Cotton, 55% Acrylic) in "Flannel". I majorally edited a shell pattern from Plymouth by adding 2 x 2 ribbing on all edges and the side panels. I also changed the scoop neck to a V-neck and added waist shaping. I love it so much I think I might do another one in a more spring-y color.

Who knows, maybe there IS a sweater on my 2009 horizon!