Guess what I've been up to. Go on.
Oh damn; you peeked. Yes, it's there in the photo. A sweater.
Actually, it's a sweater I designed and knit for myself about a year and a half ago. I always get compliments on it, but I never really got up the courage to write it down for the people who asked for it (because you know it takes courage to do that, or at least it does for me). Now I have.
With the capable technical help of Alison Green Will, and the photographic talents of Caro Benna Sheridan, I'll be making the pattern available on Ravelry soon, but even before that, the pattern will be at the Spirit Trail Fiberworks booth at Maryland Sheep and Wool this weekend, along with a sample knit by Kelly Rota in Spirit Trail's gorgeous new yarn, Lyra. As much as I liked my original knit in Ultra Alpaca, I was blown away by the softness and drape of Kelly's version, since Lyra is not only hand-dyed in Jennifer's gorgeous colors, but also the yarn is an Alpaca/Merino/Silk blend which I could pet all day. You know how that is.
And by the way, the sweater is called "Mork", because the cable reminds me of the hand positions of Nanu Nanu. I'm dating myself, but you know how that is too.
Lovely and simple but not boring-beautiful!
Loved Mork.
Posted by: Liz | May 02, 2011 at 12:51 PM
LOVE it, and so glad you wrote it up!!
Posted by: Amy | May 02, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Hooray! And the name is perfect although I did like Roswell as a name, too.
Posted by: Carole | May 02, 2011 at 12:55 PM
That is awesome and I LOLed at "mork". I'll be in my queue shortly :)
Posted by: Sara | May 02, 2011 at 01:04 PM
So pretty - nicely done!
Posted by: Donna | May 02, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Julia, SO GORGEOUS! I love the flattering fit, the ribbing & the cabled yoke! And of course the green yarn ;)
Posted by: Martha | May 02, 2011 at 02:03 PM
That's a great shape, and such nice clean lines. Go you!
Posted by: beadslut | May 02, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Manise | May 02, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Hello, Mork! (We ladies of a certain age think that's a perfect name!) I adored the progress shots for this sweater and I'm SO glad you're sharing it. It looks marvelous on you, to boot!
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | May 02, 2011 at 04:58 PM
It's lovely!
Posted by: --Deb | May 02, 2011 at 05:54 PM
Nicely done, and you know it can be adapted to different yarns already. Sorry I can't be at the festival to see it in person. I will be looking for the pattern on Ravelry.
Posted by: Mickey | May 02, 2011 at 06:23 PM
You know I love this pattern!!
Posted by: Judy | May 02, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Really cute!
Posted by: TeresaC | May 02, 2011 at 08:57 PM
beautiful sweater!! love the color AND the name!!
Posted by: Margaux | May 02, 2011 at 09:32 PM
I love the sweater! I'll be anxious to see the pattern on Ravelry. It looks elegant and cozy at the same time.
Posted by: KarenVR | May 03, 2011 at 04:22 AM
More sweater love!
Posted by: (Another) Joan | May 05, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Gorgeous on you with that hair!!!!
Posted by: Jill | May 05, 2011 at 04:09 PM
really love the sweater-looking forward to the wider release of the pattern.
Posted by: suenapse | May 05, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Love the sweater AND the name and SO DAMN WHAT if you date yourself! I mean, we're all now the product of who were were and what we did and saw and there's no need to apologize for having been there, then. It's a good thing.
Posted by: Charlene | May 06, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Beautiful sweater and it looks and fits perfectly. Congratulations.
Posted by: Lois B | May 07, 2011 at 08:35 AM
I cannot wait to knit this sweater! It is great!
Posted by: KT | May 07, 2011 at 12:46 PM