Thank you for all your kind comments about my blog. You have no idea how much I appreciate knowing you're out there. Your yarndage guesses have left me wondering why I hadn't wound off the yarn so that I'd know the answer! I'm dying of curiosity and will try to fit in some time with my niddy noddy tonight. Then I'll be able to say (in my head) "wow, she was close or "that guess is waaay off". As it stands, I'm going to have to go through the comments again and find who left the right answer...just one more thing to do during this crazy week.
The week is so harried that I've had to resort to lists (I am not much of a list maker, truly, that is so) or I'll forget something that needs to be done. It looks like the weekend errands will be caught up just in time for the weekend! Two per night seems to be the trick. Last night went to the dogs, as I had to pick the boyz up from the groomer. They are (now) so handsome! Tomorrow night I'll head to the post office and mail prizes to the winners of the pantry contest (finally!) and then go shopping at the paper store (card making time). Friday is button shopping day for MoDo#3! Yes, sweater number three should be finished this weekend and I am very excited about that. On to MoDo#4...I'm still ahead of the game.
GVC has been a comfortable companion. The cables on the hem and front bands add simple, elegant detailing that charms and add interest to an otherwise plain cardigan. A big plus has been the yarn which is a dream to knit. I know this is going to be one wearable, scrumptious sweater because the yarn and pattern make a beautiful duo.
Not many changes have been made to the pattern other than lengthening a bit and changing the suggested buttonhole to a yo K2tog. The pattern has been straight forward, but I do wish there had been a schematic. That's my #1 wish for every pattern, because any changes made to a design are easier when the measurements of each piece is known. By drawing out the schematic for myself I was able visualize where to make the changes. The sleeve will also be lengthened to 3/4 and not the elbow length of the original. I love the details of the design and I also love that I can make a few changes and have a sweater that fits me (at least let's hope!).
Very nice. So much so that I'm thinking it might be worth trying to sort out a more manly variation on the idea. I've got some nice buttons that could use a cardi.
Posted by: Mel | February 25, 2009 at 01:20 AM
Love the color of that cardigan. I think the best thing about knitting is our ability to customize patterns to our own taste. 3/4 sleeves are my favorite, too.
Posted by: Amy | February 25, 2009 at 04:46 AM
The boyz look absolutely debonaire! What adorable faces. Golden Vintage is so beautiful and elegant. I can't wait to see what buttons you choose!!! Happy Wednesday, grrrl!
Posted by: cindycindy | February 25, 2009 at 05:30 AM
The color of the latest sweater is beautiful. And I know what you mean about schematics - they really are helpful.
Posted by: Carole | February 25, 2009 at 05:46 AM
Busy week, sounds like!
Silly... your boys are all handsome, no matter when they've see the groomer. :D
Onward to #4!
Posted by: Anne | February 25, 2009 at 06:00 AM
I've been watching your progress and am happy you're liking the pattern - the blue yarn looks gorgeous and I can't wait to see it done! As a designer, the most fun part for me is watching how Ravelers adapt the patterns to their own taste - I love seeing what you all come up with! I do the same thing with my own knits - it's part of the beauty of knowing how to make our own clothes...
As for the schematic, I hear you. I didn't do it since I wasn't sure how to do it as a nice computer image, but I think in my next pattern, I'll just write one up and scan it in as an image! A magic marker drawing will scan in just fine and serve the same purpose as a fancy one, right?
Love reading your blog - you knit beautiful things, enjoy! Thea
Posted by: thea | February 25, 2009 at 06:02 AM
Should all go well I'll start my 3rd sweater today!
I adore lists...so much so, in fact, that I keep books of them. Must be the OCD thing!
Posted by: Kristin | February 25, 2009 at 06:03 AM
Holli LOVES her a spa day and I'm convinced I love her more after a day at the groomer. Something about smelling better just makes you love a retriever better than when she smells like everything she's rolled in for three months. Of course, Max and Moxie would never do such naughty things - would they?
Posted by: deb | February 25, 2009 at 06:06 AM
The boys sure are handsome!! So cute.
Posted by: Vicki | February 25, 2009 at 06:40 AM
I'm sure this sweater will fit just right.
Posted by: Wool Winder | February 25, 2009 at 07:02 AM
Your boys sure are handsome! I love schnauzers and had one as a kid. I remember how soft he was after a grooming - like buttah! I see a little bit of schnauzer in my "girls" now - they're shelter mutts, but I can see the schnauzer in them (they are may ravelry avatar)!
Posted by: Tammy | February 25, 2009 at 07:08 AM
The boys sure do look spiffy!
Posted by: Chris | February 25, 2009 at 07:24 AM
The boyz are handsome indeed!
I was going to tell you that I got my dawg groomed, and it totally solved the yucky eye problem! Fabulous!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | February 25, 2009 at 07:26 AM
Sweet dogs!
The sweater is looking good - those little cables do it for me.
Posted by: Nora | February 25, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Awww, your dogz is cute.
Posted by: Kim | February 25, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Those dudes are so freaking handsome! Metrosexual dogs if ever I saw some.
Happy Blogiversary! I'll wish it to you early and often. Ewe-tah knitters rock.
Posted by: sil | February 25, 2009 at 08:10 AM
The boyz look adorable in their new do's!! This week has been a list week for me too and I never keep lists...LOL
I can't wait to see you in your new sweater!!
Posted by: Kim | February 25, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Aww, what a sweet pic of the boys! I am loving seeing all those sweater FOs! I'm living vicariously through your sweater knitting, I think.
Posted by: kelly | February 25, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Aww, those pups are adorable. They seem to know they look great!
Posted by: Marcia | February 25, 2009 at 08:25 AM
I'm button-shopping on Friday, too -- 50% off at Jo-Ann's! :)
Posted by: Katinka | February 25, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Oh look at how cute those whiskers are now. I do love pet pictures.
Posted by: Kelli | February 25, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Da boyz look grand!
Posted by: Norma | February 25, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Yes! Schematics for everyone!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | February 25, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Hi Masrgene!
Sure LOVE those boyz :-) Can't wait to see GVC finished...The yarn is beautiful!
Posted by: Debbie | February 25, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Oh, I'm sure it'll fit perfectly! Can't wait to see it!
You make your own cards? You really ARE Wonder Woman! :o)
Posted by: elizabeth | February 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM