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The Weekend

Monday, June 7th, 2010


This weekend I drove up to Lake Tahoe with my family. We didn’t do much of anything, which meant plenty of relaxing and knitting. I ran out of yarn for the sweater I’m designing. I was actually happy about this. It let me put down my work and knit for fun.

I made lots of progress on Annie, which I’m making for my mom. My mom got started on Emmery and made huge progress. She tends to knit in bursts, so she likes simple patterns that you can set down, pick up weeks later and get right back to it without any confusion. Emmery is exactly that type of pattern. It’s actually my easiest design–very basic, minimal shaping, worked in St st and top-down so you can try it on as you go. If you’ve never made a sweater before, this would be an ideal pattern to welcome you into the world of knitting garments.


We’re warming ourselves in the sun at Squaw Valley. We’re smiling because this is our view.


This is where I did the photo shoot for Emmery last fall. Same location, but such a different palette of colors.

Karen’s Emmery

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Karen bought the pattern for Emmery just a few weeks ago at Stitches West and she’s already done. Knit in lavendar Valley Yarns Northfield, Karen modified the pattern by work a row of reverse stockinette at the bottom, cuffs, and neckline (at the folding points) to make the facings easy to stitch down evenly. She wore it to work for the first time this week; “Lots and lots of comments today about the sweater, from men and women alike! I’m thinking of making another one in light seafoam.”

Day 30: In Fine Feather

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Jacket: Emmery by Jordana Paige
Jeans: Express
Top: Target
Boots: Can’t remember
Headband: Urban Outfitters

Whew, I did it! Thirty days of only wearing my own knitwear designs. You can see all the looks in one place at weardrobe.com. I really enjoyed this challenge; both the styling and getting to wear my designs. Although taking my picture every day did turn into a bigger project than I expected, I got a little sad taking the last photos today. It’s been fun. I hope you’ve enjoyed it.

I feel like I need some great big finale-type look for today, but I really just wanted to wear Emmery one more time before it gets shipped off for a trunk show. It’s my favorite (my most recent design usually is). The past two times I wore it, I dressed it up. Today I kept it casual. The world is full of cute clothing, but nothing beats being comfortable. If you can get cute and comfortable, like with Emmery, then you’re in fine feather.

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Day 23: Much to be Thankful For

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Jacket: Emmery by Jordana Paige
Skirt: Anthropologie
Shoes: Borrowed from sister

There is so much to be thankful for. I had a wonderful day with my family. The dinner was a huge success, no disasters. I think my mom taught us well. Here’s a mosaic of the day.

Day 7: Business Appropriate

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Jacket: Emmery by Jordana Paige
Pants and Black Top: The Limited
Shoes: Bakers Shoes
Earrings: The Loft
Bracelet: Made by my aunt
Purse: Rio by Jordana Paige

Of all the sweaters I’ve worn so far, I am enjoying wearing Emmery the most. The yarn (Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight) is amazing. It’s so cushy, cozy, warm. Yum! I could just hug myself. I had a meeting today, so I needed an outfit that was business appropriate. I think this did just that.

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