a few nominations

here are a few from my files:

coco by berroco

marilyn by berroco

sassy sweater by jenna adorno

tubey by cassie rovitti

i also *love* the corset pullover from interweave knits that's already been nominated :) and the corset top that was nominated in the last kal, though i can't find the pattern for it again--maybe whoever nominated it before would nominate it again, if that's not against the rules? (apologies if it is!)

Craving something with a very low back...

Any suggestions? Something that dips down to the waistline, perhaps, or even lower. Maybe with a delicate ribbon or cord that laces to keep it from slipping off completely, or a draped back that highlights the curve of the waist a bit...

Been looking, and coming up with not quite the right stuff...but it sure would be a sexy little knit!

I finished Somewhat Cowl!

This was a great pattern! I didn't have someone that could take a picture of me in my Somewhat Cowl, but here are some pictures. The yarn was perfect for this pattern. I made mine in Blue Sky Alpaca Silk in Amethyst. Beautiful drape, especially after blocking. I would make this again.

I need some advice

I love all of the completed SC's I have seen on here you ladies rock! I decided to knit this for Mom as a Mother's Day surprise. Well, she is going to be in town a week earlier than I thought so I have to knit the entire cowl today (wish me luck). Anyway, to my question...Yesterday I knit both of the sleeves and I have a very weird line where I joined to knit the sleeves, it almost looks as if I knit the last row before the join with larger needles to me... Can Y'all see that? My question is will this even out in blocking? Am I going to have to do some creative stitch tugging to make this less noticeable? any advice short of "its the frog pond for you" cause I just might cry if that is the only solution (thanks alot PMS).
Thanks in advance! Amanda

A few new ones ...

Maisy

Alluring Halter

Model Of The Month

Cable Sweater

Bella Paquita

My nomination

I would like to nominate the SONATA CREST OF THE WAVE TANK TOP


located at: http://secure.elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp?Id=134024

It so sexy, so wonderfully sexy! And it can easily be lined if you're worried about the laciness of it. This is my nomination, any seconds?

I'd like to nominate Mon Petit Chou.

I know there's not really such a thing as "seconding" but since not all nominations make the vote I'd like to add my support for Hush Hush, Shapely Tank/T, and the Corset Pullover.

My Two Cents Worth

I am so happy to officially be a member of the Sexy Knitters Club! I would like to be in the next KAL and these are my choices so far:
1. Shapely tank/tee from White Lies Designs
2. Prosperous Plum Tank
3. Soleil from Knitty
So there we have it!
Leslie
http://tukats.typepad.com

orangina is on you knit what?? :)

but in a good way! go to http://youknitwhat.blogspot.com/ and see a gorgeous pic of a completed orangina and see what they had to say about it :)

Behind, way behind

I just got an e-mail from Discount Yarn that my Orangina kit is on backorder. I'm destined to be a project behind. Not sexy at all.

Thanks for letting me join! And a nomination too.

Hearing about this group on pointy sticks (and possibly also on Irie knits, as I get not only very behind but also mixed up on my podcasts) I knew I had to find out how to be a member. And how lucky for me that a new knitalong is starting just at the same time!

As soon as I heard the name of this group, I thought how perfect, because I am about to begin a very sexy project which has been on my mental to-do list for quite some time now: the Hush Hush slip from the summer '04 sex-and-the-knitty issue . So this is my nomination for the KAL:

(http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer04/PATThush.html)


And yes, I admit it's non-busty, but so am I. As I am getting married this September in Sedona, I thought that the promise of wearing this at some point during the wedding weekend was the perfect excuse for me to get this on the needles. The yarn (shine from KnitPicks) is on its way as I type and I will be knitting it 'in secret' while my dh to be is away in San Francisco, which he will be often over the next while as he prepares to take over a new job there (and for us to relocate from Chicago). I will also have plenty of time, once we move in July, as I will be hanging around our new home looking for a break from the onerous tasks of job searching and wedding planning. I had already planned to do this as a kal of one, but it would be fun if it was a group project too.

I'm looking forward to being a part of this club, and for seeing what the final vote is for!

Hello everyone,
I am new to this, so I hope this works. Still trying to figure out how to link, post, etc.

I love the http://www.garnstudio.com
Sooooooooo many patterns. I would like to nominate two on my to do list.
The ridged tank is Drops 81-27
The other is Drops 81-1
Nice cool summer tops?
Lots to choose from in this site.
Which ones are your favs???
Jen

Another nomination

Cleo (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/PATTcleo.html)

Another one from knitty. I really like this whimsical halter. According to the pattern, the blessed busty type can alter the fit easily for more coverage.

New KAL nominations

Ok, here are my nominations:

Tempting II from Knitty. I think it's very sexy and flattering. A friend of mine recently made it, adjusting the neck line so that it won't fall off the shoulders (if that bothers you) and it definitely still looks good on a busty woman. Check out Diane's blog to see.






My next nomination is the shapely tank/T from White Lies Designs

It's a simple design, but is flattering and has enormous possibilities for adjustments. You can make it with or without sleeves, as written, or maybe change the hem line to a nice lace pattern? This might be a good chance to get a sexy little summer top, but to try out some of our individual creativity, not only in color and texture, but also in small design changes.

Edit, lol forgot to add the link for the actual patterns :D

Half way there!

Okay, so half way there doesn't sound like much when the time is almost over, but I swear I will finish on time. I was stalled out because I needed to buy the rest of my yarn in order to keep going. Now I have my yarn, I just finished my last final, and i'm going to have a lot of free time to fill (lack of job for three weeks, jeeze!). I'm making the Somewhat Cowl and it has been great, I knit right through that first skien of yarn in no time. I, unfortunately, do not have a picture to post though because I am out of a camera. I will borrow my boyfriend's when I see him next week and make sure to update.

In other, side-note, non-yarn related, news I am starting a quilt block swap (I just whipped up the site today so no comments or sign ups as of yet) for artists of all calling. You can check out all the details at http://quiltblockswap.blogspot.com... The sign up deadline is May 28th!

Oh I am so going to get this sweater done, which is my first sweater ever by the by! Exciting!

Support New Moms!

Hi guys! I want to nominate Lelah. I think we've nominated her before, but she's such a great FREE pattern, and her creator, Christine is a new mom! Stop by and congratulate her!

A nomination ...

I though this was cute & it looks like it would knit up pretty fast, so it could be used as an extra or something ...













Here's another cute, sexy and easy knit:
http://magknits.com/warm05/patterns/baccarat.htm









This is very sweet too:
http://www.interweave.com/knit/TSC/corset_pullover.asp













And this one is HOT!!!:
Sneak Peak Tank

Prosperous Plum Tank

The Prosperous Plum Tank has a beautiful cable-lace design on the front and the back. It is knit in the round with waist shaping and a picot hem. It would work under a jacket for work, too. I am going to make Soleil for The Amazing Lace, a summer lace-knitting KAL, but I'd like to make this one, too. I'd like to nominate it for the next round.

Edit: I guess this one will have to wait for more size options. I'll just put it on my To-Do-Someday list. :)

Soleil

I would like to nominate Soleil from the archives of Knitty.com. If this has been a KAL before my time, I apologize. Soleil

Hello there!

I'm a grad student studying Medieval Lit in Ohio (soon to be Tennessee), and I've been knitting since I was about 6 years old, although not consistently. I'm really more of a Geeky Knitter, a Very Uncool Knitter, or even a Librarian-Lookin' Knitter than a Sexy Knitter, but whatever. To-may-toh, to-mah-toh.

I got a very late start on this (as did lots of the other ladies who have posted recently), but wanted to share anyway.



Yarn: Cotton Soft Speciale Baby by Mondial (in black)
Needles: 3.25 straights
Progress: minimal

I'm about 4-5 inches into my Orangina and it's coming slowly. This is just a busy time of year for me and I don't get many chances to knit. But I should get more free time in a week and then I'll really be able to go to town on this thing.

As always, details on my fussy little blog: Spectacled.

another kal idea

how about changing up a bit...i love this flirty litle skirt from interweave press.

KAL suggestion

I think today is the start of new nominations, so here's mine: Calla from Magknits. I think it fits the bill.

One down, one to go.

Hi everyone. A quick progress report on the KAL.

First up is my completed Orangina or Blueygina. (Just noticed how untoned my arms look. Must go to the gym !) It's currently unwashed and unblocked but I don't think it'll change too much. It's knitted in Rowan Linen Drape, which is a pain to knit but does create a lovely fabric. You'll notice that the ribbing is in a slightly different colour - it was a different dyelot which I didn't notice until much too late. I was too lazy to rip back and alternate the yarn. So here it is with a new design feature. I love it .
Next up is the Somewhat Cowl. When the photo was taken, I had just completed the raglan increases. In the last few days, I have joined the front and knitted quite a bit of the body. This project is just flying off the needles and I love the Debbie Bliss Cathay. The knitted fabric is so soft and yummy. However, it can be a bit of a pain to knit - slightly slippery and splitty.
Fingers crossed for 2 completed items for this KAL.
PS - this is the most productive I have been. Most things stay unfinished. The KAL sure focuses the mind.

Blog Button/Orangina Update

This isn't really knitting related, so I'm sorry, but can anyone explain to me how to display the Sexy Knitters Club button on my blog? I've recently started one, but am pretty new at all this.

OTK: I've frogged my Orangina, and am going to wait until next weekend to start again. I'm going to visit my Mum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and while I'm there I'll pay a visit to Ram Wools, and get some of the yarn called for in the pattern. I just wasn't happy with my substitution.

Another late starter

Hi everyone. I've been watching your progress on Orangina from afar and finally decided to join in the fun. I've wanted to make this top for quite a while and got the push when my sister-in-law gave me 8 balls of Bouton D'Or Mango, which is a 50/50 cotton/modal blend. It is in a pretty ocean blue (although it appears quite a bit more tealish in the picture), so I've named my Orangina - Oceania.

I have about 6 inches of the front completed, so I have serious doubts that I will finish by the end of the knit along, but I'll give it a go. Especially since I really want to finish this top so I can wear it this summer. I think it was a perfect choice for the Sexy Knitters Club. Happy Knitting everyone!

swc done !

my swc it's finally finished and blocked ! I didn't see there was a pattern update, so I sort of followed the alterations by mimsy, and shortened the cowl and arm ribbing to make it more suitable for the warm weather we've been having around here.
The cotton blend yarn I used was ok, but I'd like to make a second version of this pattern using a different color and type sometime in the future. This was my first summer knitting and also my first kal, and I'm really happy with how it turned out :-)
more photos here

*note: sorry, the link to mimsy's blog had a problem, but I've already corrected it

WWKIPDay

Ladies,
June 10th is World Wide Knit In Public Day & I thought I would pass the word along. Check out the site at www.wwkipday.com (check out the site for KAL's near you)
You can do your part to help if you want to take part in organizing the local KAL's-I am doing the Pittburgh,PA one & will be putting more info onto my blog later. It doesn't take much to organize one in your area, the fliers are already done & are available on the website you just need to fill in the blanks & get them to your local yarn shops. Blog's are a great way to spread the word too! Good Luck!

Orangina in Lilac is complete!

I love this top!!! It was a surprisingly fast knit. More details on my blog. I'd definitely like to make one in black too. I can't wait to see what the next KAL brings!

A very LATE start

around 4 inches

I joined this KAL back when it first began. I also joined a couple of other KALs at the same time and I am finally getting caught up. I got started this weekend on the Orangina. After several froggings in the first few rows, I've finally got a good grasp on the lace pattern. Lace is not really my thing so this is my own personal challenge. Hopefully, with in the next week or so, I should be able to show you a completed pic.

Regards,
Erica B.

SWC has top priority this week!

Progress for my SWC is very slow. I can't believe I managed to make an entire man sized Rogue sweater for the knitting Olympics but this thing is taking forever. Other knitting distractions might have something to do with it, though. DH was giving me a hard time because I had planned to make scarves for Mother's day presents but was knitting on this instead of the scarves. Well, I took a little break from the SWC and made 4 lacy scarves. The last one is done and blocked and it's back to SWC. You can see what I've been doing instead of knitting this on my blog.

I am done with the cowl and am now knitting on the bottom of the sweater. I have made 2 decrease rounds. As I understand the decrease directions in the pattern update, I decrease 2 stitches under each arm, knit plain for 1 inch, then decrease 2 stitches again. I do a total of 3 decrease rounds. Correct? This only decreases 12 stitches total, which doesn't seem like a lot and I'm not sure if it's even going to make much difference...

SWC Neckline - any suggestions?

Well, I'm about to pick up stitches for the Somewhat Cowl neckline, and am just a little nervous about it. Any little tips, hints or tricks for me? I'd sure appreciate the input! Don't know why I'm feeling reluctant at this point - I've picked up and knit stitches before, and even done so successfully and without a twist to the stitches...I think I'm getting a bout of math phobia or something -


-b.
edited to add that I think I'm hesitant because the neck edges are really rolling right now. I think I'll block the thing first and then set to picking up stitches and completing it. Thankfully we still have sweater weather up here - I'll be able to wear it at least a few times before it gets warm!

Orangina Finished - Just Call Me Bjork?

Long story short - I've been spending a lot of time in the car recently. Because of this I was able to finish up the top and block it yesterday. I love it. I think I could have done it maybe one size smaller - but that is okay - live and learn right?

As we are driving home yesterday and I'm casting off, I show my husband. Mind you - he hates knitted anything. Socks, sweaters, you name it, he hates it (always has). So when I show him stuff I make - in general I get, "That is nice honey." Makes things easy since I never have to make him anything, but tough when he asks questions like, "It gets sleeves right?" - to the Orangina top. To this I tell him, "No. It is a summer top." He takes another quick look and says, "Wow. That is everything I hate about knitted items and more. If you just had a duck head coming out the side it would be something Bjork would wear."

I've decided to make another version of this. Possibly with some feathers or sequence all over it - and I'm going to wear it the next time we go out to dinner with his parents. Hopefully that will keep his crazy comments to a minimum next time.

Anyway. Thanks for all the advice - help - and posts. I loved this. I can't wait for the next one.

Almost done with SWC!

I am almost done! I know I should have joined the KAL much sooner, but anyways...here I am. I have almost completely the cowl portion. This was a really easy knit, and I loved the yarn! Here's a picture...

I'll post another one once it is completed.

Slow and steady wins the race

I think I may have finally beat this thing. I've got forward progress. About 4 inches worth.

*knocks on wood*

I hope I didn't say that too loudly. I don't think the top heard.

I better get back to knitting. :D

Knit Along Updates

Edited to Add: Looks like I made a mistake when I said that the next KAL would start June 1st (giving us a month to gather supplies, etc.) and should have said July 1st instead. Sorry!!! Keep the nominations coming but don't forget to include the link to the pattern (and pic if available) as nominations without links won't be considered. Thanks!

Also Edited To Add: Okay, I just figured out that if you put a very long URL link into your post, it will mess up our side bar (just like if you add a "too large" pic). SO. If you have a long URL link, please do not put the URL into your post. You will need to use the hyperlink button at the top of the text window (it's the icon that looks like a pair of sunglasses with a green circle thingie under it). This is very important to those of you who are putting links to patterns nominations, so PLEASE be sure to use the hyperlink button instead of putting the URL directly into the post. Thanks!!!

Hi all! Sorry it's taken me so long to post regarding our "free pattern" poll, but as y'all can clearly see, the majority of you want to try a "free only" pattern knit along for our next knit along. Well okay then! Free pattern nominations only for our next knit along! So, we will begin taking nominations for our next knit along on May 10th (please don't submit nominations prior to the 10th) and will take nominations for 2 weeks. On May 25th, the voting for our third knit along will begin and will continue until May 28th. The winner will be announced at the end of May and the next knit along will begin on June 1st. This gives us a month to gather our supplies for the next knit along and to work on some other projects before the next knit along begins.

As a little incentive to those of you who are participating in the current knit along, we will have a drawing at the end of May for all who participated. The winner will receive a copy of Ashley Paige's Sexy Little Knits. If you joined the current Orangina/Somewhat Cowl knit along, please send me an email at yarnaholic1963@yahoo.com letting me know that you would like to be entered into the drawing, and please put "Orangina/Somewhat Cowl Drawing" into the subject of the email. You will need to include either a pic of your mostly completed (not completely completed) Orangina/Somewhat Cowl or a link to your blog post documenting your progress for verification of your participation in the knit along. For those REALLY ambitious knitters who completed both (yes, completely completed) there will be a separate drawing for another Sexy Little Knits book. You will need to put "I Finished Both" into the subject of your email to be correctly entered into the drawing. If you don't put "I Finished Both" into the subject, you won't be entered :-(

I also want to remind all of you who post to use the "small" or "medium" size for your pics when uploading pics to the blog. Choosing the "large" option distorts our page and messes up our sidebar, so please don't upload large pics.

I'm still working on Bambooina, but I took a little break and started Wendy's Fad-Classic. I'm a little further than this pic -- I've finished the neck ribbing, although I may be frogging it, as it doesn't lay as nicely as I would like. For the whole scoop, check out my blog. As soon as I'm done with Fad-Classic, I'll pick Bambooina back up and will hopefully finish before the end of the knit along.

swc is fini!

this is the unwashed and unblocked swc just off the needles tonite...2 weeks! i made a few adjustments to the pattern. the ragan seam is much shorter, i stopped just when the sides met so it would not be too sloppy on me. i started the cowl just below the arm hole as recomended by savannahchick so i could wear the swc sans cami...i don't do layers! the body is exactly as the pattern stated and didn't need shaping. for the cowl, i picked up fewer stitches down the front, only about 36, i think and i made the cowl a little narrower only 5 1/2 inches so it would fit me better and be a bit cooler, i only knit three rows of stockinette before i started the ribbing on the sleeves so they would be shorter and the ribbing is 2 1/2 inches not three. i'm happy with the fit of this sweater and can't wait to finish the fad classic!

Orangina finally progressing!!

I've been dying to post some progress!! I've frogged this 5 times!! BUT I have finally found my groove with Oragina and I'm loving this pattern! Here's my progress...


I'll be running to finish by the deadline!

Ease in Orangina?

Sexy Knitters Club: New here ...
Hey all, I've just joined (and just about ready to cast on for Orangina!). I've looked at loads of pics, and read Glampyre's entry here, but I wanted some feedback from gals who have actually knit (and maybe even finished!) Orangina. How much ease did you build into your Orangina? 2 inches? 0 inches? Negative ease? Help!

Any feedback appreciated; I'm really struggling with how many stitches to cast on (this isn't an issue of how many inches around I am or what my gauge is, I've got all that figured out!)

New here ...

Hi all! I'm the new chic on the block!! I just made my copies of Picovoli and Orangina (had to make this since it's my kids fav drink - lol). Now I need to check my stash for the perfect yarn ... off to the stash closet ...
~ Sherri

Talk about a brain fart!

I've finished the bottom ribbing and began working on the first sleeve, using DPNs. I am not all that familiar with them - only used them one time before. But I felt comfortable. That is, until several rounds into the thing I came to the end of a needle and wondered where the now-empty needle was. Wasn't in the knitting, not attached anywhere, not on the desk or the floor or lost in my hair. I panicked - where could it have gone? When would I be able to get another one? How would I manage to finish my sleeves, and could I really use a spare DPN in a different size, like I've read about before? Worry mounted, anxiety increased, and I felt totally stupid. And then, I felt even stupider, when I looked down and saw it, the empty needle, resting idly in my left hand, waiting to be transferred to my right hand to begin the next group of stitches.

What a bozo...

Hello!

I just joined a few days ago, and just finished my Somewhat Cowl last night. I hope to be able to post a picture soon. I have already started on my Orangina, and I hope to be able to get it done in time before the KAL ends. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and say hi to everyone!

stupid question on the cowl...

People, I've had a serious brain fart and now I'm scared to go any further on this thing. I'm making the somewhat cowl. I'm just knitting along, increasing before and after each stitch marker on the right side, purling on the wrong side. I'm also knitting front & back on the first and last stitch on the right side. But then I went and checked my pattern as I'm not to the 10" increase seam yet, and noticed it says, "At the same time, increase in the first and last stitch on the needle on each RS row, 2(2,2,4,4,4) times." Is this what I'm doing? I'm doing that on each RS row. What's the 2 times thing? Should I only knit front & back twice out of this whole first part of the sweater? Does the 2 times mean 2 stitches at the front and 2 stitches at the back? ARRRRRGGGGHHHH major brain fart. This is at the beginning of the pattern, in the first paragraph. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks people!

OH CRAP does this mean I'm supposed to knit front and back TWO TIMES in each of those stitches????? AAAAAAWWWWWWWWW man I bet that's it. That's a lot of froggin. Seriously, I'd appreciate any comments here!

swc progress and fad classic is on it's way!

the swc fits like a dream, i'm now doing the bottom ribbing and have a few more inches to go before i start on the sleeves which i plan to make shorter and the neckline ribbing which is also going to be adapted but how???? not sure yet. jeanie's fad classic inspired me to get mine back out of the bottom of the bag and i have joined and am knitting in the round now...love them both.

argh!

I don't think I'm going to make the deadline. Why? Because I can't seem to get past one skein of yarn on my Orangina. I connected the second, notice a mistake, frog back. Get to just past my connection, frog back. I don't understand what's wrong with me. This isn't a hard pattern. I've had it memorized for weeks. I think I just turn away for a moment, miss a yarn over, and all Hades breaks lose. I'm going to keep trying, but it sure is making me mad. I may have to put it down for awhile. I love everyone's finished ones, they inspire me to complete mine. :)

*Sigh* I hear a frog.

Well, I joined my SC today,
started knitting in the round, and came to the realization (I had an idea that this would happen) that I purl wrong.
I do a twist? So, when I started knitting in the round.... :(







So, I have decided to frog it, as I can clearly see the line where it joins.

So
a) I will not be finishing this in time for the end of the KAL
b) I have to do another project before I atempt this one again, as I need to learn to purl.
c) I may wait to do this again until I have lost more weight, as I don't want to knit it again for a long time!! LOL

Thanks for letting me vent!
Tasha