Sunday, February 15, 2009

Day Off

I have declared the next twenty-four hours as "My Day Off". It's an official holiday for me and I'm officially taking it off. Other than a medical appointment, I don't have any plans. A walk? Maybe. If it doesn't rain. Spinning? Oh, yes! Knitting? Of course!

I finished this little neck down sweater for a friend's son. I added the slip stitch colored pattern around the middle. Since photographing it, I've woven in the ends. I just have to sew on the grey buttons.
The slip stitch looks as good on the wrong side as it does on the right side, doesn't it?

I've been contemplating knitting a cap to match. On my day off.

23 comments:

Marg said...

How fun and what a delightful day off. I love the colors. They look similar to the colors of my prince and princess.
Go and knit the Hat. I agree.

ellen b. said...

Such beautiful work Willow! Enjoy your 24 hours :0)

Lovella ♥ said...

Oh goodness Willow you do beautiful work. . enjoy your holiday .. .sounds wonderful.

Sharon Lynne said...

I always admire people who have the patience and talent to knit. You've done a great job. Enjoy your day!

Dorothy said...

That's a beauty of a sweater, Willow! Have a wonderful day off!

Claudia Bugh said...

What a wonderful gift ~ the blue slip stitch detailing really makes it special. Hope we can see a modeled shot.

Hope you enjoyed your holiday!

It's pouring buckets up here in Topanga today.

Heather said...

Enjoy your day off!

Knitting Linguist said...

Ooh, that's a gorgeous sweater! And I love your plans for the day -- they sound a lot like my own. Enjoy :)

Mama Mia said...

That sweater is so cute! I love it. Hope your day off is amazing!!

Islandsparrow said...

What lovely colours!

Hope you had a thoroughly enjoyable day off!!

Jientje said...

Enjoy your day off! I love your work, it's gorgeous!

Tracy said...

That sweater is wonderful, Willow! I like the color combination and easy style. This will be loved! :o) A cap is a good idea! Sundays...a day off at our house too. We always take Sunday at a more leisurely pace and sure to delve into all things we enjoy. I was knitting too! Thanks for you uplifting comment at my place--very encouraging. I had to let our cat write my post...my brain is snow-logged from all the snow just now--LOL! Happy Days ((HUGS))

Allie said...

That is a beautiful sweater. I love the idea of taking a day off. Sometimes, it's necessary.

Anonymous said...

So beautiful! You inspire me to keep practicing...

XUE said...

That's what I'll do too when I relax except I can't knit so I'll sew! Knitting is harder I think so you're super!

steppesisterserenade said...

HI Willow! Remember those bright orange felted purses you made and gave to us? How about those blue felted hats for winter?? Have and wear them all, and Nariloo especially loves playing dress up with her little purses. When you gave them to us, I never thought I'd have another little girl to share them with :)

Lisa Spence said...

What talent!

And how was your holiday?

roxie said...

Ah, you master knitter, you! Excellent work!! Have a swell day off and good luck with the medical appointment.

Caroline said...

I hope your enjoyed your day off and didn't get rained on too much. Your sweater is so pretty. It kind of reminds me of those Bohus sweaters..the blue color and the stitch.

EGunn said...

Hope you enjoyed your day off! It's extra special at this time of year, when they are so few and far between.

Bethany said...

This is beautiful work!! Thank you so much for your comments. I knew you would pray and that means so much to me!!!

Cindy Garber Iverson said...

Oh my goodness your knitting is perfection! I'm in awe! And congrats on your self-declared day off!!!!! YAY!

Cindy

Barbara said...

I may well have kept up knitting if I did it as well as you.