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November 9, 2006
Go Fetch!
Just a little instant gratification knit during this past weekend.
I loved making these, very fast, very fun. Made with 2 balls of some a.c. moore luxury cashmere I had stashed around, in a blue that is much less “cookie monster” than the pics. Two balls because I knit them on #5 dpns instead of 6’s, knowing that they were bound to be to loose otherwise. Really even 4’s would be good if you’re skinny-handed like me.
Other mods were I elongated the wrist a bit, and added an extra twist at the knuckles (an accident, I admit, but why not just go with it?)
My theme for fall otherwise seems to be more and more about browns and beiges. Not really sure what’s with that, just that everywhere I go, every yarn I look at, for some reason only the neutrals are speaking to me.
Case in point: my new sweater. This warm, fuzzy little number is soon to be a striped hooded alpaca wonder. Based on Ann Budd’s raglan sweater formula, and inspired by this wonderful knitter’s creation, and this shirt I stumbled upon while net window-shopping last month. Everyone always comments how warm alpaca is, so with any luck, this sweater will be my insurance card in desperate weather.
Of course this neutral trend started with my CPH, which is currently being seamed!! Pics to come any day now (promises, promises!) 
sKNITches update: Will be Friday, Nov. 10th, 11 a.m. EST. More yarns added, and a special sale this time around.
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At 12:29 pm on November 9, 2006, KnitPastis commented:
Fabulous looking Fetching! I am so happy to see them knitted up in ACMoore Luxury Cashmere since that is what I have tons of:) Very pretty coat you are wearing love the color of it and the the Fetching together!
Love the starting of your hooded sweater already.I have been wearing so many hooded sweaters lately.One of my favorite things to wear. Can’t wait to see the updates in the shop!
At 1:14 pm on November 9, 2006, ellie commented:
Gotta love instant gratification projects! I just did one myself.
At 2:43 pm on November 9, 2006, Emma commented:
Beautiful Fetchings. Such a great little pattern with instant results!
At 4:13 pm on November 9, 2006, yahaira commented:
man I need some hand warmers, those look so good!
and nothing wrong with a little neutrality in life
At 4:35 pm on November 9, 2006, Arelli commented:
Great Fetchings, the color looks so nice with your jacket. And I am loving the neutrals you are using, very nice and soothing on the eyes, and really perfect for this time of year.
At 5:31 pm on November 9, 2006, Kara commented:
Ok, those fetching are just adorable. Especially when poking out of such a fabulous coat.
At 7:47 pm on November 9, 2006, gray la gran commented:
i love your pictures with the red & blue combo! … quite fetching !
At 12:54 am on November 10, 2006, Schrodinger commented:
Those pictures look great, what a really lovely instant gratification project.
At 1:19 am on November 10, 2006, hpny knits commented:
I love neutrals, but in alpaca- heaven!
At 1:45 am on November 10, 2006, Allegra commented:
Your fetchings are great! I plan to make a couple pair for Christmas presents. Look forward to seeing the sKNITches update!
At 2:08 am on November 10, 2006, Zonda commented:
Love the fetchings! I have a bit of that yarn too!
Can’t wait to see your CPH!
At 12:37 pm on November 10, 2006, otismurph commented:
Ooh, your sweater looks lovely! I’m glad mine inspired you. I wear that hoodie all the time, it’s the softest, most flattering knit I currently have.
At 9:52 pm on November 10, 2006, yaiAnn commented:
Fetching looks great, especially with that orange coat!
At 2:17 pm on November 11, 2006, Freak Magnet commented:
You have such delicate, ladylike fingers. They remind me of my mom.
At 9:03 am on November 12, 2006, A.D.D. Knitter commented:
Yes, I am jealous of your lady-like hands (and bold orange coat) as well! the Fetching(s) are lovely. They are fun, aren’t they?
At 9:25 pm on November 12, 2006, lyn commented:
That’s very pretty and I love the way you wore it with your red peacoat!
At 10:15 am on November 16, 2006, Elli commented:
love love love those colors!