Friday, February 8, 2013

Hello Charm City!

I live in BALTIMORE now! In a small, cheap, cold apartment, the ceiling of which is higher than any of the rooms are wide. It's like a little cube where I work all day at a cluttered table, our only real piece of furniture! Hooray! The rest of my life will arrive when I have a HOUSE!

I've been working far more than full time as a copyeditor and project manager for the past few months, while packing and storing and moving, but I've found a few minutes to knit, including this new pullover design for Our Back 40:


I wanted to do something very simple but not boring. Something natural that I would actually wear.


I would wear this all the time. For now, you can get the pattern as part of a kit from Our Back 40. If you can afford it, this yarn is magic. Go for it. The company's values and mission are aligned with my own, so it was an honor to work with them. However, if this is outside your budget, I'll be publishing the pattern separately (I'm not sure how soon, but stay tuned).

If there's anyone still reading, thanks for your patience. I'm back! And I'll be a vendor at Stitches West in a few weeks. I hope to see some of you there and get my knitting energy back after a few really draining months.







9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful. And congrats on the new apartment. Just remember that "cozy" places are way easier to clean....

:)

LisaBe said...

that is so gorgeous. thanks for sharing--i now have that farm's site bookmarked for future drooling.

green butterfly said...

Dear Ann, I'm so glad you're back!
Hope you get that house soon. Love the new sweater design. Jennifer

Elizabeth said...

Congratulations and welcome home, Ann:)

Veronica said...

I'm excited for Stitches West - will be delighted to see you!

Unknown said...

That yarn looks amazing, and I love the cable detail on the pullover!

green butterfly said...

Dear Ann, Love the sweater! I'm happy you're back. Hope you get your house soon. Jennifer

craftivore said...

Yay, welcome back! I've been wondering how things were going for you. That sweater is lovely and anything but boring.

firesheep67 said...

Just saw you on the map for Stitches West!!! Am SUPER EXCITED and can't wait to meet you...am a HUGE fan of your work and aesthetic. Sadly, I don't have any FOs to show for my admiration, but I'm working on it! :D May you have a good trip out to Stitches!

Firesheep67