4 months, 11 days
I love August. It is my birthday month. It's hot and sticky and lovely...and the month I start thinking about Christmas knitting. I can't be the only one, right? Admit it. You've been planning and scheming too. Project Number 1: Chicago, from Rowan 37.
Hello. We are wee flowerlings.
My big sister Rae has reallyreallyreally wanted this exact sweater, in the exact pattern colors, for a few years now. I have to say that I admire her persistence. Now that I've finally managed to find the Calmer* on sale, I'm really to go.
I started the trim this weekend while up in Michigan visiting the fam [gratuitous adorable nephewling pic here]. I'm making myself knit all 54 of the itty-bitty flowers before starting the sweater bits. I know I'll thank myself when December rolls around. 16 down...38 to go.
It's August 14. Do you know where your Christmas knitting is?
*colors: sour, lucky, coral, blush.
Comments
If you don't finish, you could always give her a nice bouquet of knitted flowers!
Posted by: elizabeth | August 14, 2007 10:38 PM
This could definitely earn you sister of the year.
Posted by: amy | August 14, 2007 11:06 PM
wee flowerlings! hee!
your sister is very lucky; it's a pretty sweater (and a lot of work)
Posted by: emily | August 14, 2007 11:18 PM
I've always liked that sweater, and I second that one for you being sister of the year.
I just started considering my Christmas knits, and all I figured out thus far is attempting to keep it simple. With the hope that simple means quick and easy :)
Posted by: michelle | August 14, 2007 11:36 PM
Calmer on sale, you say? And whereabouts might that be?
(August babies are the best!)
Posted by: Ashley | August 14, 2007 11:51 PM
Your nephew is adorable... they say deep set eyes are a sign of intelligence. Your knitting astounds me... someday I'll get there. I can't wait to see your sweater.
Posted by: Deborah | August 15, 2007 12:20 AM
The flowers are sweet. I like Rowan 37. There are a lot of nice knits in there and Chicago is certainly one of them!
Posted by: Lin | August 15, 2007 2:34 AM
Oh, lucky sister! I've been eyeing that cardi myself, the colours are great!
Posted by: MJ | August 15, 2007 4:05 AM
your sister has great taste! I've been eyeing the sweater for eons and have yet to see another in blogland. I'm looking to seeing your version. Might be just the boost to start my own!
Posted by: Kelly | August 15, 2007 7:41 AM
my Christmas knitting started at the beginning of August this year - with a goal of stash busting sweaters for 6 grankids! It's just around the corner...
Posted by: Melanie | August 15, 2007 8:17 AM
Oh yes, I know where my Chirstmas knitting is. It is that big pile of yarn from Knitpicks, sitting in a drawer, waiting to become a mitered afghan for my dad. Did I mention that it comes out late at night to haunt me in my sleep?
Such pretty little flowers.
Posted by: Kirsten | August 15, 2007 8:31 AM
Chicago... I like! BTW, who names a color 'sour'? WTF. It's a great color but the name? Ick. It will be so pretty, even if it takes you till December to make all those flowers!!!
Posted by: Elinor | August 15, 2007 8:41 AM
nothing like getting an early start!!! that will be great!
Posted by: stacey | August 15, 2007 9:06 AM
Wow, you are one generous knitter. My Xmas knitting? Scarves. Hats. Maybe some mittens. If they're lucky.
Posted by: kim | August 15, 2007 9:13 AM
I hear you about the Christmas knits - I started a few this summer and have a list of what's left yet to do!
Posted by: Jillian | August 15, 2007 9:15 AM
I've been thinking about Christmas knitting. Even found all the yarn for my Christmas knitting. I just haven't started the knitting.
Posted by: P-la | August 15, 2007 10:14 AM
I'm definitely starting the Christmas knits already! Good luck with your sister's sweater...what a lucky sister you have.
Posted by: whitney | August 15, 2007 10:17 AM
Yeah, I'm already doing my Christmas knitting too...I have to admit I started thinking about it in June...DH always looks at me liked I'm nuts when I start talking about Christmas in June, but by the time December 15 comes around, he's thanking me for my foresight.
Posted by: Sara | August 15, 2007 11:53 AM
I just finished that sweater(without the flowers)and have to say you are indeed a very generous sister. I made mine out of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino and I love it. It's a great pattern, I'm sure your sister will love it too.
Posted by: Jenifer | August 15, 2007 1:07 PM
Christmas?! Wow. You are so dedicated. I can barely think about labor day.
The sweater is going to be so fab. Those colors are awesome!
Posted by: Kara | August 15, 2007 1:11 PM
I start thinking about Christmas knitting in May, but I don't generally start knitting it until right about now. In fact, your adorable flowerlets might be just the kick in the pants I need to actually finish up the Things That Must Be Finished Before Xmas Knitting Can Commence.
Posted by: Stella | August 15, 2007 1:29 PM
I've totally been *thinking* about Christmas knits. Now if only I could be so good as to actually start knitting them.
Posted by: Mandy | August 15, 2007 1:47 PM
Ooh, Christmas knitting... I decline to answer on the grounds that it could incriminate me. I have ideas, but not what you might call a "plan" for Christmas knitting. Sigh.
Posted by: KathyMarie | August 15, 2007 2:16 PM
My Christmas knitting? All bagged by project, ready to go. I have actually done a few things here and there throughout the year, I think it will make the holiday season just a wee more manageable. Calmer on sale? Are you joking?
Posted by: nova | August 15, 2007 2:49 PM
Happy birthday month!
Posted by: tiennie | August 15, 2007 3:38 PM
Ooo, I'm so glad there are others like me! I've been planning and have already started knitting too! Good luck for you.
Posted by: Sulafaye | August 15, 2007 4:28 PM
Ooo ooo - my birthday month too! Happy birthday to us!
I love your wee flowerlings. They just gave me an idea for barrettes for my neice. :D
Posted by: Anonymous | August 15, 2007 8:42 PM
I am SO not anonymous. I do, however, seem to be blog-postily challenged at the moment.
:D
Posted by: Ella | August 15, 2007 8:43 PM
That sweater is very cute. Lucky sister!
And thanks for the reminder, the holidays do sneak up on us, don't they?
Posted by: Sarah | August 15, 2007 11:55 PM
That sweater is very cute. Lucky sister!
And thanks for the reminder, the holidays do sneak up on us, don't they?
Posted by: Sarah | August 15, 2007 11:56 PM
You just made me feel guilty thinking about Christmas knitting already! Is too hot to think :)
Pretty pretty flowers.
Posted by: Navi | August 16, 2007 1:46 AM
Hah! I just started a christmas project, actually. a vest for my mom. :) great minds...
Posted by: Jen | August 16, 2007 8:06 AM
great color combo on the flowers!!!
Posted by: bobbi | August 16, 2007 9:18 AM
You are such a wonderful sister to knit your sister a beautiful garment. Love the flowers and you are so good about starting your Christmas knitting right now.
Posted by: Sue | August 16, 2007 6:45 PM
Happy Birthday from a fellow Leo (August 11th!).
Posted by: JulieFrick | August 16, 2007 8:07 PM
Oh, I've been loving that sweater for a while now, too! I just got some of that sale Calmer and plan on making it this summer. I can't wait to see your progress. And of course, happy birthday!
Posted by: femiknitter | August 16, 2007 9:16 PM
Happy upcoming birthday! I adore that sweater, but not the concept of knitting all those little flowers.
Posted by: kelp! | August 16, 2007 11:49 PM
I really like the little knitted flowers---would love the pattern---where do I find it?
Posted by: saganaga | September 10, 2007 8:31 AM