Knitted Bracelet

I'm not sure how I feel about this creation, but at least it's something. I want to make more knitted jewelry...hmm...

Jewelry Class

My last jewelry making class is tomorrow night. Boohoo! I didn't get into the next one because they fill up too quickly. I like the slot and tab bracelet project a lot, and I think that I'm going to do it again! I have some of the tools that I need to do it on my own; I just need to buy a saw frame, bench pin, more saw blades, and sheet metal. I think that as long as I'm creative I will be able to make a wide range of designs just using simple techniques.

Since I went to design school I don't feel the need to "experiment" too much with materials. There's nothing wrong with that but I just want to make beautiful things. I don't feel like I have to prove my creativity... I have a whole portfolio to show show it!

I'll post some pictures of the finished bracelet once Jacob is home from Japan (with the camera).

The knitting project is on hold until I get some jewelry done and the holiday excitement is calming down!

Perfect Day

Since I don't want to be part of this:

I'm staying home and watching this:
Pride and Prejudice is still my favorite book, and today is the perfect day to watch the whole BBC miniseries and knit!

Knitting Project

One of my most recent projects has been knitting a vest for myself. I have never knitted something that has had to fit before, so I'm a little nervous! This picture is the progress on the front piece of the vest, from the bottom ribbing up. It's already a little "imperfect" but I figure that's part of the deal when hand-knitting something. I'm working off of a pretty simple pattern, and I guess that is the best way to start knitting clothing. If this vest goes well, I may knit a sweater (with sleeves)!

I'll update with new pictures of the vest as I make progress. I might take a while though because I've been working on some other stuff lately, like thank you notes for the wedding.