Howsa Bout Now?

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Okay, now is it more obvious? (Hint: Not a tea kettle cozy!) I’m really having so much fun with this! I’m up to the decreases now, hopefully they work how I want them to. After I finish this one, which is knit with my handspun, I’m going to knit another out of a commercial yarn, and then I’ll post the pattern so you can all have just as much fun with the Chevron Love as I did!

People, I’ve reached another bloggy landmark! This post you’re reading right now is my 200th (!) post!! To celebrate this occasion, leave me a comment, and with the help of a random number generator, and on Friday, I’ll pick a lucky knitter to receive a great fibery gift! Thank you all for reading, I love being here!

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167 Responses to Howsa Bout Now?

  1. Sarah says:

    I don’t know what it is, but it certainly is gorgeous!

  2. shanna says:

    i love how the tea kettle is knitting up.

  3. abby says:

    Great looking chevron pattern. Is it a hat?

  4. Amy M says:

    Even though I’m not sure what it is, I’m anxious to see the pattern. I have lots of leftover Baby Ull looking for a good use…

  5. whitney says:

    Congrats on the 200th post! Is that a hat? I love the zig zagging colors, it’s great! Can’t wait to see what it looks like all finished up.

  6. Lori says:

    That Hat? is gorgeous! I have a bunch of small balls of handspun that just might work for something like that! Happy 200th post!

  7. Brittani says:

    I love the hat, that’s a great idea to use up some precious handspun. Congrats on your 200th post.

  8. Mandy says:

    Oh! Can’t wait for that pattern. Happy 200th post!

  9. Dee says:

    Congrats on your milestone. Love your Aftur sweater!

  10. dani says:

    Happy 200th! Love the hat!!

  11. Marisol says:

    I LOVE the colorblend in this piece! I think its
    a hat! I also love homespun–I wish I knew how to
    spin… although I would probably get into more
    trouble wiht a new fibery hobby:)

  12. Jeanette says:

    Congrats on the 200th post!

  13. Rachel says:

    Congrats! LOVE the hat, very nifty keen!

  14. Debbie says:

    Congratulations on the 200th post. What is that pretty project? My guess is a hat?

  15. Knitting Analyst says:

    I think it is a hat, and a gorgeous one at that! Congrats on reaching 200 posts, that is quite an accomplishment!

  16. Leyna says:

    I need to learn to spin! This hat so kitschy-cool! Congratulations on your 200th post!

  17. Kris says:

    Congrats on 200 posts! And the hat is coming out super cute! :]

  18. Dani says:

    Oh, it looks so cute. I love the color combination, too. I want to try it with my own handspun. 🙂

  19. sacie says:

    congrats on your 200 post, can’t wait to see the finished product.

  20. ~Kristie says:

    A French Press cozy? Congrats on your 200th post. I love to “lurk” here.

  21. Leigha says:

    That is so very pretty! It’s amazing how creative you are – I can’t fathom ever being able to spin yarn, configure a pattern, and then make it all come together like that.

  22. Melissa says:

    Happy 200!!!

  23. Shirley says:

    WOW! 200th entry – what a great thing. Your colorwork is beautiful!!! Great Job on both accounts.

  24. michal says:

    happy 200th post, Julia! can’t wait to see the final chevron-glory.
    Michal

  25. Marji says:

    Congrats on your 200th entry! I will thrilled when I got to 100 and now can look forward to 200! The chevron work is inspiring!

  26. Jana says:

    Congrat’s on 200th entry. Such beautiful hand spun, I first thought baby sweater, but I couldn’t bear to imagine baby spit up and drool on the beautiful yarn so my guess is: a hat.

  27. DebbieO says:

    I love the mixture of colors. You’ve inspired me to use up some of those bits and pieces I have around, too!

    Happy 200th!

  28. Sheila says:

    My guess is a hat. See you tomorrow for sleeve advice!

  29. Amanda says:

    Ooooo…ditto on what everyone is commenting. Love the colors.

  30. RobynR says:

    Happy 200th! I think I’ll join the rest of the flock with “Hat”

  31. Lissa says:

    IS it a hat? I had thought from the initial photo that it might be a mitten cuff, but not if you are decreasing…but it isn’t an adult hat, I don’t think. It looks too small and you took care to make it less scratchy on the inside, so I think baby hat.

  32. Nicole says:

    Gorgeous , Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!! You have quite an eye for colour and what talent your hands have! Wow that sounded like a creepy children’s story book!! Oh well I meant it in a great hey you do awesome stuff with yarn and sticks kind of way! Congrats on your 200th, I’m looking forward to reading the next 200.

  33. catherine says:

    lovely!
    makes me want to spin….
    makes me want to cast on….but I’m sworn off new stuff until I finish SEVERAL ufo’s….

    congrats on 200!

  34. cosy says:

    ha! look at all your comments 🙂 i’ve been enjoying your fibery endeavors a lot lately and nominated you for a makes my day award.
    cheers,
    cosy

  35. Marie says:

    I just started reading recently and am absolutely enchanted with your knitting-from-handspun project (hat?). The colors are gorgeous! (May I inquire what roving you spun that delicious shade of green from?)
    Congrats on the 200th post! Looking forward to many more.

  36. Congratulations on #200!

    Love your yarn, btw! I made Jaywalkers with all of the colorways I bought of yours…it’s a great pairing of pattern and yarn!

  37. Celtic Queen says:

    Say free fibery goodness and we all come out of the woodwork to comment. 🙂 I do love the colors on it though.

  38. emmy says:

    Don’t always have time to comment but I love reading your posts and I always check your blog for updates.

    Congratulations on your 200th Post.
    emmy

  39. Anne says:

    Yet another instance of “colors I would never in a million years think to put together but they look fantastic.”

    Congrats on the milestone!

  40. Sophia says:

    Oooh, I’m guessing a super-cozy zigzag hat a la Charlie Brown?

  41. LaurieG says:

    I can’t believe you spun up all that yarn! It’s amazing. If you read this, e-mail me, I want to buy some rovings. Otherwise I’ll have to make Sara buy it for me 🙂

  42. Bee says:

    Lovely color-combos! Congrats on your 200th post.

  43. Hope says:

    I know I lurk, but I always look forward to reading about what you’re up to these days. Your handspun is beautiful, and I’d love mine to someday turn out like yours.

    Congrats on 200!

  44. lisa says:

    Hiya, and happy 200th! Found you from Chris… Is it a skirt for a small person? I love the colors!

  45. Diane says:

    The pattern and colors remind me of a loooonnng stocking cap I had as a kid, maybe early 70s. Enjoy your blog milestone!

  46. olga says:

    Did you mean 200 comments on this post alone??? heh heh

    Congrats and may you have many many more posts to write!!!!Love the hat, very kweel!

  47. Heide says:

    Congratulations. The hat (or mystery knit) is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colors.

  48. Jeri says:

    I think its a hat, too. Congrats on 200 posts!

  49. Kelly W. Pratt says:

    Love your yarn still have about 10 skeins to knit socks with….oh the joy!!

  50. Toby says:

    Okay, you talked me into delurking! Love your yarn. 🙂