No one spotted the special hidden Twinkie in the last post!
Just a little bit of fun – I’d wondered if anyone would notice her!
Even more fun? A finished Autumn Rose. Yes, finished.
Well, the knitting is finished. There’s about ten thousand ends to weave in, and it needs blocking, but it’s almost finished. I was getting a little worried about one of the yarns towards the end, but I just scraped it in.
I made the smallest size. The Knitpicks kit only supplies one ball of “Iris Heather” for the *two* smallest sizes. If you want to raise the neckline, or make the sleeves longer, I’d recommend that you get an extra ball of Iris Heather. If you’re making the second smallest size, even with no modifications, I’d get a second ball of Iris Heather, just to be on the safe side.
Ends and blocking will hopefully be finished by the weekend, but we’ll see. It’s been grey and gloomy here, if it stays wet, it might take a few days longer.
For anyone who is seeking news of Rachael and her family, I’m afraid that the news isn’t good. It was confirmed on the weekend that Rachael’s husband is among the 201 confirmed dead as a result of the bush fires. The family dog, Kelli was found with him. Please continue to keep Rachael and her family in your thoughts, I know she appreciates it.
And don’t forget about Jacqueline’s fund raiser! Every $AU10 gets you an entry to win some fabulous, gorgeous, yarny prizes! And every single cent donated goes straight to the Red Cross, to help the bush fire victims and their families.
Thanks for the news.
I knew it was going to be lovely. (And all ready for winter… assuming it ever gets cold again in your hemisphere. We’ve got snow up here today…!)
Such a lovely knit.
I am so sorry to hear of Rachel’s loss. Keep your countrymen in my prayers.
It is absolutely gorgeous.
So sorry to hear about Rachaels husband.
That is some awesome sweater. Absolutely beautiful and fantastic colours.
I did read on the blanketsoffriendship blog that her husband had been found. It is so sad and makes you realise just how short life really is and that sometimes we have no control over what happens in our life. I hope that she has lots of family and loving friends around her and Parker at the moment to help with the grieving.
Your Autumn Rose looks wonderful, and no I didnt even see Twinkie hiding there. Perhaps you can make it a monthly sneak pic to find Twinkie in the photo.
Heh heh, hidden Twinkie – nice!!
Wow Donna, it looks amazing – what a great job, and knit so quickly – just amazing!
I did not even notice Twinkie. The sweater is gorgeous.
Such sad news about Racheal and all the others who have lost loved ones.
Never got past the picture of the sweater! Will be looking forward to FO picks.
Thank you for the up date. I’ve had Rachael on my mind.
I love to play find the Twinkie!
Did you see my new bunny babies (I can’t let the daughters hear me saying they are mine) over on my blog?
I was only looking at you in the sweater! Come over and check out the new video on my blog from my trip in January to the Knitting on the Lake retreat.
Rachael and her family have been on my mind. Thank you for the update.
Thanks for letting us all know about Rachael.
thank you for the update – prayers to Rachael and her family….sweet sweater….
Bloody gorgeous.
Hi!! My apolagies to Twinkie!!The jumper looks fantastic too!! Im just working my way through the endless UFO sock projects but must get going on a vest or two,may need them if that OHS course goes ahead…
I didn’t notice Twinkie there at all! Autumn Rose is gorgeous – great job.
Sorry to hear the news about your friend and her family – so sad.
Totally gorgeous – and I can see why you love it sick – I would too – so brave – you – with the steeky thing – aaargh!
This is probably one of the most beautiful piece ever!! Double thumbs up!!
How did you go with all those ends over the weekend? I still have a blanket that i finished about 6 years ago which is still waiting for me to get to finish off the ends (it still gets used!)
hugs to you and yours
nat
Goodness, I hoped and prayed he wouldn’t have been among the deceased. My prayers will remain with her and her son. Such a tragedy.
Your jumper looks amazing, it is always the last leg of the journey that daunts me. I hate the weaving, stitching and blocking though know it all has to be done. You’ve made a superb job on it and I for one never noticed Twinkie, your jumper was that spectacular. 😉
Oh I am glad I read this successful steek post before I had to endure your Cutting post!! Hi to sneaky Twinkie. Autumn Rose looks spectacular!!
Oh my gosh! That is a MASTERPIECE of knitting art! I have long admired this pattern so thank you for reminding me that I love it and must some day knit it too 🙂
BTW, growing up my cousin had a cat named Twinkie. Such a cute name.
It looks stunning! 🙂