Friday, August 26, 2011

Finished Object Friday - It's State Fair Time

I confess that I am cheating this week by showing older finished objects.  I just started blogging two months ago and these are from the January time frame.  But I'm justifying showing them because I just submitted them to the State Fair.  First a vest -


This is designed by Eunny Jang and is called Ivy League Vest.  I think you can download it for free  Ivy League Vest  I did this as my project for Master Knitter Level Two and got back a lot of comments on what could have been better.  I knit the second half of it on vacation and apparently had a much more relaxed gauge at that point.

Second is a lace scarf that was part of a guild series on lace knitting.  The pictures don't do it justice.  It has lots of tiny, sparkly beads on it.




I don't expect it to win based on last year's competition.  I took first place in shawls in 2009 and didn't even place last year!  Hopefully this at least gets honorable mention.  I should hear back next week on how I did.

You know the drill - lots of great projects over at Tami's.

Have a great weekend with lots of time for creativity.

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  1. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wow - both are gorgeous!! I can't believe they even found anything to criticize... good luck with your entry - I would vote for you to win!

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  2. RugbyMadAugust 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Your vest is outstanding! I don't have the patience to knit that much fair isle!!!

    THe shawl is spectacular! You have my vote as well!

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  3. KarenAugust 26, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Your vest and shawl are gorgeous!

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  4. nursenikkiknitsAugust 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What amazing work. I am in serious awe of your gorgeous stranded vest.

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  5. NicAugust 26, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Amazing! I hope you do well in the state fair. That shawl is fantastic!

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  6. CalophiAugust 26, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Yeesh, that wonder vest got "a lot" of critiquing comments? Maybe I won't try to be a master knitter after all. =D

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  7. Paula August 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Both projects are truly gorgeous!

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  8. erinAugust 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    wow those are both really beautiful! I especially love the vest! I have the same problem with my colorwork - I have to hurry up and knit it all at once so my gauge doesn't change too much.

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  9. pinkundineAugust 29, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    That vest is awesome - I've never tried anything fair isle, but projects like this really make me want to give it a go!

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