From "Last Minute Knitted Gifts" by Joelle Hoverson - owner of Purl in Soho - available at purlsoho.com.
Welcome to the Hourglass!
Welcome to the Hourglass sweater knit-along! Join us as we knit this sweater featured in "Last Minute Knitted Gifts" by Joelle Hoverson of Purl in Soho.
To join the knit-along, just leave a comment to this post. Include your name, your email address and your blog address, if you have one. We'll add you to the sidebar. Don't forget to copy the knit-along button for your own blog.
This will be an on-going knit-along, so, don't worry if you need to start after the holidays!
posted by Anonymous @ 7:04 AM
144 Comments:
Hi...I would love to join this knitalong. It will be my very first =)
/Oslofia
http://oslofia.blogspot.com/
Hi again...thanks for adding me to the list =)
The link to my blog went a bit wrong...the correct adress to my blog should be:
http://www.oslofia.blogspot.com
Thanks!
I can't wait to start this after the holidays!!!
http://jenknitter.blogspot.com
a knit along - how fun! i'm in. i just bought a 10-pack of cash iroha in a magenta / rasperry color on eBay for $80. the seller has 3 left, and also has 10-packs of a moss color, if anyone is interested:
http://stores.ebay.com/Jannettes-Rare-Yarns_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm
i'll be starting post-holidays. Can't wait to see everyone's work!
best,
jessica
www.figandplum.com
I would love to join it will be after the holidays before I will be able to get started with it.
Http://nyxxieknitting.blogsot.com
Jenn (Nyxxie)
I am starting this sweater after the holidays. I would love to join your knit a long, I always get such good tips from KAL's.
My email is lisaprit@rochester.rr.com
My blog is http://continueinkind.typepad.com
Merry Christmas,
Lisa
Ooh! A reason to step up this sweater's position in the lineup - a KAL! I've got the yarn and the pattern, what more could a girl ask for?
Oooh - a KAL for the yarn and pattern I already have - Happy day! This puppy gets fast-tracked in the lineup now. Yippee! Please add me to your list.
Thanks!
Kandy
http:\\kraftykandy.blogspot.com
I'm very excited to see this KAL! I'd love to join everyone else. I'm unimaginative - I'm doing this sweater in exactly the same shade as in the book - Cash Iroha in Orange.
My blog is marirob.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Mari
I'm working this up in Manos. I'm about 2/3 of the way up to the yoke and I've already encountered some challenges with the decreases, even with the pattern corrections. I just wasn't paying enough attention. I'm all set now...
Patti
http://redvelvetcake.typepad.com
Hi! Mind if I join you? :)
I've been waiting for my holiday knitting to be finished before starting this sweater...now I can!!
I'll be using Noro Cash Iroha in Color #31, a rich purple. Can't wait!
My blog is blog-o-rama.blog-city.com
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ok, i messed up, (geez, i shouldf be doing better by thursday, don't you think?) anyway, i would like to join the KAL. i will be using cashiroha #81, which is listed as a brown, but has a blood-red quality to it. i should start this weekend!
holly
http://littlemissmessyhair.blogspot.com
I'm in! Jenifer F.
knittingat5337.blogdrive.com :)
Please count me in - don't have a blog. Now that the holidays are over I'd like to get going on this sweater. Will be shopping the stash to select a yarn.
Hi!
I've been knitting (and blogging about) this since November, but I'd love to join, if I'm not too late.
http://www.thewoolpalace.typepad.com/
Mary
I've been knitting (and blogging about) this since November, but I'd love to join the knitalong if I can.
http://www.thewoolpalace.typepad.com/
I'm doing mine in Rowan Felted Tweed and I'm just about ready to join the arms and the body.
Mary
Hi, all.
I started this sweater on January 29 and just knitted the second decrease row. I'm trying out the new KnitPicks Merino Style in cinnamon. The gauge is right on, but the color is very flat compared with Cash Iroha. I'm thinking already that it may come out too dull, and that I'll want to finish the neckline and cuffs with aqua or pink edging. We'll see.
Best,
I.
Hey there, can I join too? I've just decided to use this pattern for some cashmere yarn that I've reclaimed from an old store-bought sweater. Are stragglers welcome??
I started the hourglass sweater yesterday and just came across this knitalong. May I join?
Hey,
I've just found this blog, and am going to buy the yarn for my Hourglass sweater tomorrow! Can I still join? Hope it's not too late.
Laura
indieknits@btinternet.com
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I'm in...I love the design of this sweater. On my way out to find some yarn.
Carolyn
http://cmeknit.blogspot.com
My email is cmele@cogeco.ca
I've enjoyed following this knitalong and wanted to share my hourglass sweater, too! The Cash Iroha was a dream to knit with.
There are a couple pictures of my sweater posted at www.homepage.mac.com/romila/knitting/PhotoAlbum40.html.
Thanks everyone for sharing all of your extremely helpful tips and photos!
hiya! add me please :) i'm making a faboo cashmerino version. thanks!
*alice
http://yarNerd.blogspot.com
can i still join the knitalong by posting a comment here? well if i can i would love to join, as i just got my cash iroha today in a gorgeous greeny/teal color. mmmm.
Hi, I'm Amy/WittyKnits, and I'd love to join the Hourglass KAL. I'll be starting soon, I promise.
pixiegrrl24@yahoo.com
http://wittyknits.blogspot.com
Hi, I'd like to join in as well.
Lisa C, (lisacb@cogeco.ca)
http://knotinmythread.blogspot.com/
Hi!
I just found this knit-along, and am wondering if I can still join...
I already finished my Hourglass Sweater last week and it's on my blog. I love it! I may make another one with different yarns.
Wakana
wakana@earthlink.net
http://wdesignatelier.blogspot.com
Hey, cool, I just started one of these! I've never done anything-along, but this is my first sweater and I'd love to join in if I'm not too late. Can I, oh purty please?
Chris
Here's the start
apollonia666@gmailnospam.com
(just take out that "no spam" bit)
I just started this sweater last night and would like to join you all.
Amber
virtual_amber@yahoo.com
http://yarnjunkie.blogspot.com
Hi! Can I still get in on this?
yarnsandwich@hotmail.com
http://yarnsandwich.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
I'd love to join up. Thanks for hosting!
I'd love to join up! I'm still trying to decide what yarn to use so I plan on browsing everyone's completed sweaters!
Stacey
yecatsmlataoldotcom
Yay! This is my second sweater, but my first knitalong. I'm using Tahki New Tweed. My url is http://www.pensivefrog.com
Thanks!
Megan
this is so great!! i was on day two of the hourglass sleve #1 and chanced upon you guys searching for more cash iroha colors. YAY!! i managed to find two more skeins in the red (#91..so amazing) same dye lot...the last two at the store so thanks to this wonderful group of knitters already...i would have run out of yarn for sure without the advice here. i love the cash iroha...pricey but so soft and the color is unreal. i'll be here daily until i finish!
many people have noted that they can't find the 12" circular. i bought two (addi turbo) pairs last week thinking i was going to start another project...
i'd be willing to trade them with someone, might be easier than ordering. i'm in canada so it would be great if you're in canada as well, but if you're in the US that's cool to. let me know if you're interested. happy knitting!
I just ordered some Cascade 220 in Garnet to knit up the Hourglass sweater. Please add me to the list:
Nicole
commamommas@yahoo.com
commamommas.com/seamripper
Thank you!
I'd love to join! my site is www.kristiface.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Oh -- right-- email: krisbarnwell AT mail DOT utexas DOT edu
I would like to join the KAL
I already have a problem. How on earth do you join the sleeve? I am soooo confused!
Stacy
www.latocha.com/blog
knitgrl [at] gmail [dot] com
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
This will be my first sweater! I have been wanting to make it for months and finally just purchased some yarn online. I will be using the Knit Picks' Andean Silk yarn in the color lettuce! Hopefully I can start in the next week or two once it arrives!
http://knittingsunshine.blogspot.com
Oh, and my email is dani44@hotmail.com!
Hi all! Coming to the KAL a little late. Took me awhile to win some noro cash iroha on ebay but I'm all set now with #61...a deep purple.
Phoebe
http://knithappened.blogspot.com/
Sign me up. Most of you are finished before I even ordered my yarn. But I've been dying to knit this sweater ever since I laid eyes on it. It's my first so wish me luck. After perusing all of your blogs, I'm going to give it a shot with Cascade 220. Can't go wrong with the sale price from Webs. And since I'm sure to make a mess of it, I won't feel so badly.
Malia
somervil@yahoo.com
sealdaze.blogspot.com
I just started the HS this weekend, and I would love to join the knit-along
Eva
eva[at]trueepicure[dot]com
I want to join!
Hi. I'd like to join the knitalong. I'll be using some yarn from an overly enormous deconstructed J.Crew sweater I picked up at a thrift store. It's a gorgeous pattern, and it'll be my very first knitalong. Thanks!
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Hi folks, I'm a longtime looker, first time joiner! :)
Already made my first hourglass, to not so good results, prompting me to join & shre attempt #2 with others. The unfortunate result of #1 is on display at my blog.
Gina
nekoknits.blogspot.com
hi i would like to join the knit a long!
my name is: Catherine
my blog is: http://knittycath.blogspot.com
email: catherinekerth@hotmail.com
Hi!! I just happened to be starting this sweater and then found this knit-along! I'm using Noro Cash Iroha in an olive green color. I love the shape of this sweater so I'm hoping it turns out well!
Woops, forgot to add my info to the above post!
My name: Amber
My email: berlinsmith@yahoo.com
Hi there.
I just found this and since I wanted to make the Hourglass sweater ever since I bought Last Minute Gifts, I thought that joining a KAL would give me an incentive.
I have not decided on the yarn yet, but I can't wait to start!
merkuria_lyn
email: merkuria_lyn@yahoo.co.uk
Blog: http://thegreenonion.blogspot.com/
Better late than never I guess! I just bought the book and yarn, and I've just finished the decrease portion of the front & back section. So I thought I'd join in too.
My blog: Slip Knot Pixie http://www.geocities.com/lkb_cruz
Is it too late to join? I just started mine in orange Knitpicks' Andean Silk.
Parikha
http://droppedstitches.blogspot.com
Oops, I forgot to add my email address:
parikha_solanki[at]hotmail[dot]com
Hi everyone. I'm so glad to find this KAL as I have just decided to knit the Hourglass myself. I'll be using Crystal Palace - Mikado Ribbon for mine.
I don't have a blog yet but my email is ta_spunky[at]yahoo[dot]com
Teri
Trying to sign on again. Tried to once, but my name didn't appear on the list of knitters.
I'm hoping to use Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk or Noro Silk Garden. Have to decide soon, as this is the project I want to bring on holidays.
I'd like to join in too. I just finished the decrease section of the front and back. I have a long way to go, but I'm loving this sweater already! My blog site is: http://www.slipknotpixie.blogspot.com
email: lkb_cruz@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Lisa B
Hi everyone! I'm excited about starting the Hourglass Sweater and have half a dozen finished ones in my head already. LOL I'm still picking out my yarn but am looking forward to starting soon.
hollisann
Hi - didn't hear back, so maybe I forgot to include my email (rmcclell@dccnet.com)
Got my yarn (Noro Silk Garden) and the pattern set to take to the lake next week to get a start. The completed sweaters are all so lovely. Hope mine will fit as well as all the posters'.
RoseM
I'd like to join, too. I'll start as soon as I get my yarn.
bearknits@gmail.com
Hi. I just started the Hourglass. So far, it's great! I'm using Pakucho organic cotton from elann.com as an inexpensive substitute!
Rachel
rmlars@hotmail.com
Even though this started awhile ago, it looks like people are still joining so I will too! I already bought my yarn - andean silk from knitpicks. Instead of my email address, you can just contact me at my blog.
hello! i know i'm coming to the group late but i've been wanting to make this pattern since i bought "last-minute knitted gifts" back in december. i'm so excited to see some nice yarn substitutions and i'm looking forward to ordering some yarn.
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Joining this KAL so my first sweater doesn't turn into a complete disaster!
http://pompomknits.blogspot.com/
becky.haldeman@gmail.com
I'd like to join up, too. Thanks!
medea39@hotmail.com
knittingrat.blogspot.com
Hello! I stumbled upon this knitalong (coincidentally because I just started my hourglass sweater last week)Cannot wait to see everyones sweaters finished!
I just started yesterday w/ Andean Silk from Knitpicks (in lettuce). When I can get my digital cam to work I'll post pics.
Sara
I finished my swatch today and will be making this in Plymouth Turino Silk color 7.
http://www.roosterhillfarm.com/journal/archives/2005/08/new_knitting_pr.html
I'd like to join. This is my first KAL. The Hourglass Sweater is also my first sweater. I completed my swatch this weekend. Looking forward to the adventure!
I cast on for my hourglass sweater last night. I am using Noro Silk Garden #84 and knitting the 41" size. It will be right for my bust--hope it's right for the hips!
I'm swatching for my hourglass right now. I'm using Noro Cash Iroha Color #35.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/yai_ann
angera_f[at]yahoo[dot]com
I'm about 15 rows into my Hourglass. I'm knitting the smallest size and using Rowan Handknit DK Cotton.
Is it too late to join? :)
I started mine as well and would love to join and keep an eye on everyone's progress
I just started this week and am almost through the decreases. I'm excited about finally getting started after looking forever for just the right yarn!
hollisann
holly@okra.org
Whoops, I forgot to include my email address and website. Well here is my info:
EWhitcher@gmail.com
emileee23.blogspot.com
You can see my progress there. I am up to where I split for the yoke, but I am waiting for needles to come in the mail for the sleeves. I'm still to scared of dpn's to attempt them, despite what my local yarn shop recommended!
Hi! I'd like to rejoin. My blog is http://www.knitpowerstopeace.blogspot.com, my e-mail address is Illanna24ATaolDOTcom, and I am using Artyarns Supermerino. I'm already set up to post on the blog, I just need to get back in the sidebar. Thanks!
Hello,
Can I be added to this knit a long?
i'd love to join even though i'm almost done... i'm adding a hood, has anybody tried this? i'm worried now that i see all these comments about big necklines!
thanks!!!
laura_jay9@yahoo.com
Can I join if it's not to late?
http://soapfibergal.blogspot.com
Please add me too! I finished my Hourglass already but am new to this whole blogging thing. I'd like to post a finished pic.
I used Knitpicks Andean Silk
Jenny
jennylynn916 at yahoo dot com
http://jennyzknits.blogspot.com/
i would love to join..how can i do this??
www.aidanmackay.blogspot.com
www.thechickswithsticks.blogspot.com
I'd like to join. This will be my first adult sweater. I've just started; I'm on the second decrease section. Because I live on the Gulf coast, I'm making this out of the much lamented, discontinued Cotton-ease.
Better late than never...I'm starting the Hourglass...
Lynne
iwasknittogetherinmymotherswomb.typepad.com
email: lbrundag@rochester.rr.com
I'd like to join, too.
Gina
constantknitter.blogspot.com
I'd like to join too please!
I got a blog since I joined, so you can update me!
onandofftheneedles.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Hi, I finally received my book, and am ready to join! www.penelopeporkchop.blogspot.com
icequeen99687@yahoo.com
I have the perfect yarn for this sweater, its called Licorice Twist from Spinners Hill (sorry no website, I'll post more specifics later). The stockinette in the round will be a welcome distraction from a busy work schedule!
Hi! Please add me to this knitalong -- its my first one. Exciting!
http://www.yarngarden.org/
This truly is an on-going-knit-a-long. I would love to join. I just got my yarn, Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed. Ramona
http://thefrayedknot.blogspot.com
I have 10 skeins of Rowan's Rowanspun DK. Does anyone think that would be an unwise choice for the Hourglass or should I give it a try? Thanks, Krista in VA
Hi everybody! Just started tonight. I'm making it for my mom for xmas. Can I finish in 10 days? Stay tuned to find out! I'm using Cascade 220 Quatro in a pink tweedy heathery color. It was only $7 a ball and each ball is 220 yards so I only needed 5, compared to the Noro which was very beautiful and soft, but hella expensive. Gotta go- got a lot of knitting to do!
Hello all! I've just made the decision to use KnitPicks Andean Silk to make my hourglass. I'm so excited!
Hi there! I've been dying to start this sweater (my 1st!) and finally found what I want: Sensations Dolcetto.
I'd love to be able to join this (my 1st, also) knit-a-long :)
Cynthia
http://cygnet246.blogspot.com/
Mary, I sent an email, but wanted to post here as well to see if there are still signups for the KAL...I'd like to join.
Sherrill
email: baabonnybelle@yahoo.com
http://baabonnybelle.blogspot.com
Hi,
I would like to join.
skillj@msn.com
I'd like to join! I've already started and have an update or two.
mimsie AT gmail dot com
I'd like to join. I'm up to the sleeves now, which means I might actually finish it!
Oh, I forgot to say I'm using Knitpicks Andean Silk Twist, and my email is kmelkight at gmail.
Ahh! I'm so thrilled to find other people making this sweater! I'm JUST starting, and I'm not a very fast knitter, so I hope you haven't all disappeared by the time I'm finished. I'm using Plymouth Indiecita Alpaca that I bought for a different project and didn't finish. Has anyone tried a tubular hem and sleeves instead of the method the pattern uses?
disdressed.blogspot.com
Hi, I'd love to join up. I've got my yarn and I'm about to get started. I'm Andrea and my blog address is http://www.bibliographic.net/andrea
My email address is andrea.ryer at gmail dot com.
I'd like to join! I'm using Debbie Bliss Cathay. http://merknits.blogspirit.com
meredithleighs at hotmail dot com
Hello there, me too, me too. I am knitting mine for the 2006 Knitting Olympics out of EL Silky Wool.
Christine
knittinpal@gmail.com
http://purlsofhope.blogspot.com
(Can't start till 2/10)
I'd like to join. I'll make this for the Knitting Olympics.
I'll choose my yarn in the next couple of weeks.
Vera
http:/vhanna26.typepad.com
Please sign me up! I can't start right away, but I've already got gauge on my swatch using Classic Elite Miracle.
http://jemadiknits.blogspot.com/
Count me in! I've just started and have progress to post!
Hello! I'm joining in. I'm also knitting this as my Knitting Olympics project. So if all goes well I'll have it done by closing ceremonies.
i've just started my Hourglass - and would love to join the knit-a-long
I would like to join, please! I'm planning to use SWTC bamboo.
http://www.slightlyunravelled.blogspot.com/
Starting late is better than not at all. Casting on tomorrow. The FO photos look great!
Hello, I would like to join the KAL. Thanks.
I'm hoping to get some tips from people about this sweater. May I join? :)
Lara - www.withinwithout.org
Hi,
I would like to join this KAL as well. I will be making mine in a discontinued shade(#79) of Cash Iroha that I just won on ebay.
Hi, I am slowly moving on my Hourglass Sweater. I am using Gedifra Stripe in Pinks,Purples and Reds. I love it!! I have been busy with other projects, but this weekend I am going out of town and plan to bring the sweater with me for some much-needed quality time! I love seeing everyone's results! They're all great!!!
it's so nice to see how other people's hG sweaters turned out... i could use some feedback -- can I join too? I've started already, using Knitpicks Andean Silk.
e-mail: noakes@sas.upenn.edu
www.twinknit.blogspot.com
i'd love to join in... I already started this item, but i've never done a KAL before, so i'm excited.
i'm working in renaissance yarns' handsome harry's hanks in grey (i won it from wendyknits.net some time ago and couldn't figure out what to do with it!)
i have kool aid dyed four hanks of it and am going to do a stripey yoke.
i am posting photos on my blog tonight of the dyed yarn and my progress.
I'd love to join in, too. I am knitting hourglass for the olympics and am using kid classic in olive and baby blue. we'll see if i can finish it by the 26th!
www.comfortdill.typepad.com
Hi again. I posted a comment quite a while ago asking to join, and I haven't heard anything back. Can someone tell me what I need to do to join? Thanks! liesl_gibson@hotmail.com
Hi, I'll love to join and this will be my first KAL. Hope it's not too late... I started mine last Saturday and now about 8 inches on the body.
Maryann
http://littlesesameknits.blogspot.com
Um, ok, so I've actually started and finished mine - it was my Knitting Olympics project. But a commenter on my blog suggested I join up...
My finished Hourglass with comments on the pattern changes I made can be found here.
Can't wait to join the hourglass KAL. I purchased my yarn today.
Gina B.
I'd like to join the KAL.
http://knitchick.blog-city.com
I just cast on today, so please count me in! I'm using Cash Iroha #2.
Jen
http://lovelettuce.blogspot.com/
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Hey, I'd love to join -- I commented a while back but didn't leave my email address (sorry!). For my email, substitute at and dot for the dashes == jackie-plyandburl-com. My blog is at http://www.plyandburl.com
Hello from Paris (France) !
I launched a KAL for the same sweater, in french last january.
You can visit it at http://tailledeguepe.canalblog.com/
("taille de guepe" is an approximate translation of hourglass in french)
From the beginning, i put a link towards you kal and the blogs of your members.
Thank you for having done this before, it really helped !
See you some time in Paris if you ever come by (we meet every thursday evening in a café to knit in public together),
elifsu
(elifsu.sabuncu@laposte.net
Hello - I'm actually done and need help! My Hourglass fit perfectly, then I blocked it and the Noro stretched like mad. Any ideas?!
OH! I´ve just found this KAL and I would really like to join, eventhough I have not even bought the yarn yet (I will, soon). My blog is in Swedish, but I will write about my h.g.s progress in english aswell. :-)
Blog: http://wynja.blogdrive.com
e-mail:omala(at)hotmaildotcom
Hi ! I'd Really like to join the knitalong.
Lizzy
lizzy.coster@dercoss.co.uk
http://lizzyknits.blogspot.com/
Can I join? I've got pictures to post!
Whoops! I forgot to leave my email and website...it's julesatschool@hotmail.com and
www.moontea.typepad.com
Would like to join the knitalong to motivate myself to finish my hourglass sweater. Am a little intimidated by the finishing of the neck.
Hi People,
I'm a little late here, since I just finished mine. But I managed to avoid all the hemming with a few simple mods on the edges - don't know of anyone else is interested, but check it out here. The finished sweater really doesn't look that different without the hems!
babycocktails.blogspot.com
Hi there! This is Daphne from http://dlittlegarden.blogspot.com/, email dlittlegarden@yahoo.com. I just ordered a ton of Knit Picks Andean Silk in Orange to knit myself the Hourglass. Can't wait to get started!
Hello everyone, I would live to join
http://askatknits.blogspot.com/
I am looking forward to knitting this sweater - I just picked up the book today.
Kat
I Would love to join the knit-a-long! Let me know what yarn you have knitted/are knitting the sweater in, 'cause I'm not sure yet, so comments would be nice
i'd like to join; i've been meaning to make this sweater for a long time.
Hi, Can I be removed from the knitalong blog? Thank you.
I've loved this knitalong, but would also like to be removed. I'm cleaning up my blog list.
Thanks much,
Barbara
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