Heading up one of our many beautiful canyons is the very best thing you can do when the inversion comes to camp out and uglifies the air. The day in the mountain sun is even better if share with friends. Cheryl and I, in our hand knits, were dressed appropriately for the sun and warmth. We also happened to be the best dress people at Snowbird. She's wearing her darling hat from our SnB swap and I'm wearing the Just Enough Ruffles Scarf that Susan made for the exchange. Yes, it's green, but don't you think it goes beautifully with my pink Acer and the Leafy Mitts? I do and I love them all together.
Acer is one of my favorite sweaters because she is soft, warm, nicely designed and knit from one of the best worsted yarns around. (Cheryl's sweater is also knit with Beaverslide!)
Part of what makes this sweater fit well and look fabulous is the design detail of the yoke and the darts that create the waist shaping. Acer was a very quick knit because of the pattern was well written and easy to knit (large needles, size 9 also help). Acer is my first 10 day sweater...10 days from start to finish. Of course four days off for the New Year holiday came at the right time.
Some people have finished their second sweater for MoDo (and are going full steam on their third). I'm knitting as fast as I can to keep up!
P.S. Our day of service was wonderful and we (25 of us) moved 67 TONS of canned goods! The food bank was so appreciative and said we were the most productive group that had ever volunteered. We walked out of the facility a with our chins high and feeling like a million bucks (even if we did have aching backs). Today I am a very grateful and happy to be an American and very excited for this moment in history. Yes we can!
P.S. Our day of service was wonderful and we (25 of us) moved 67 TONS of canned goods! The food bank was so appreciative and said we were the most productive group that had ever volunteered. We walked out of the facility a with our chins high and feeling like a million bucks (even if we did have aching backs). Today I am a very grateful and happy to be an American and very excited for this moment in history. Yes we can!
Oooh, cute! Looks so nice! Love the ribbed texture on the top.
Posted by: Kim | January 20, 2009 at 11:54 AM
It's beautiful on you!
Posted by: jillian | January 20, 2009 at 02:31 PM
That's a great sweater! I was on the fence about it, but after seeing yours, it's drawn me back to it.
Posted by: Wanda | January 20, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Your Acer is so lovely! And kind of off topic but your hair looks wonderful too!
Posted by: deb | January 20, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Yes, we can! Lovely sweater - I love the color and I swear I'm going to try Beaverslide one of these days. Has your weather improved? It's gorgeous here today, which just means it will be so much more depressing when it gets bad again.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 20, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Ohhhh, Acer is a keeper! So is President Obama.
Posted by: Norma | January 20, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Beautiful pink sweater, and great way to start the challenge!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 20, 2009 at 07:35 PM
You guys have the best fun. And the best sweaters!
Posted by: Teresa C | January 20, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Oh, it looks so pretty on you! Love the color! I've been away at the Folk School and have come back to find so many sweaters already knit. Did you use the 2-ply or 3-ply for Acer?
Posted by: Margaret | January 20, 2009 at 08:53 PM
I'm sorry I didn't bring any baked goods!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | January 20, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Acer is gorgeous! I love the colors you have together. You certainly know the way to find the good in a crummy weather situation.
That is a lot of food!
Posted by: Sarah | January 20, 2009 at 09:57 PM
Lovely sweater and hair cut :)
Posted by: Rachel | January 20, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I've got some Beaverslide sitting in my stash, you've convinced me that I've got to get it out and start knitting!
Thanks for the nice words about Acer.
Posted by: Kirsten | January 21, 2009 at 05:49 AM
You both look soo great! I am glad you got a day in the sun and the high country. Acer has turned out to be another winning addition to your huge handknit wardrobe. Your hair is definitely shorter and more stylin'
Posted by: Birdsong | January 21, 2009 at 09:01 AM
What a perfect day to show off your Ten Day Sweater. The colors are lovely. And it looks like you managed to stay warm.
Posted by: Mia | January 21, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Acer looks fabulous. The pattern really didn't speak to me intil I saw yours. Guess I'll add it to the list.
Posted by: Hillary | January 22, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Hi Margene!
Beautiful photo shoot at sunny Snowbird! Acer looks fabulous on you!! Love the detailed ribbed texture on top and the color is pretty and screams "think spring!" Pink and green my two favorite colors together :-) Hooray for size 9 needles and your new haircut!!
We escaped the inversion in SLC and skied Alta Friday and Snowbird Saturday. I may have missed you by minutes...darn! No new snow but two days of sunshine and fun times; couldn't ask for a better birthday vacation to Utah!
Blazing Needles is in my top ten "best" yarn shops :-)
Posted by: Debbie | January 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM
The pink and green look wonderful on you! Great job!
Posted by: Pat K | January 26, 2009 at 11:54 AM
OMG! I'm a bit behind, but I LOVE it, Margene!!! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Jean | January 27, 2009 at 05:59 PM