FO sho
Wanna see what FOs (finished objects) I’ve knitted recently? Of course you do!
First, there is my biggest project yet:
De blauwe tas
This blue purse was a gift for my sister’s birthday, and is a modification of the Quinn Cabled Bag. Looking back on it, I can’t quite tell why it took so long to make, since it appears deceptively simple. The cabled band at the top actually took less time than the seed stitch bottom! Except for some spots where I dropped the pattern and switched to stockinette stitch, and despite the fact that the yarn I ordered online appeared far more close to black than the yarn I received, I’m happy with it.
My friend Amy sewed the lining for me and did the zipper as well! Team work :)
The blue bag actually inspired the next FO, a blue-ish hat:
De blauwe hoed
Star Crossed Slouchy Beret is a very popular Ravelry pattern, and I had planned on making it after I found a skein of Rowan Pure Wool Aran in a bargain bin at John Lewis. What bumped it up in terms of knitting priorities is due to Dutch grammar and perhaps a bit of pride. My father was born in the Netherlands and I’ve always wanted to learn Dutch, so I’m taking a night class through the University of Edinburgh. Our weekly assignment is to practice the past perfect tense by describing what we’ve done during the weekend. My three sentences are always terribly dull, so I was quite pleased when I learned the verb for ‘to knit,’ and even more pleased when I used the correct adjective with the subject in my homework. Alas, my excitement was abated when my teacher informed me that ‘Ik heb een blauwe tas gebreid’ was technically not correct, as the bag was not finished - a key element for using the past perfect tense. Failed! Because we haven’t learned the Dutch imperfect tense I was forced to only share finished items, so I resolved to knit something easy (and finish it!) before Tuesday. Ik heb een blauwe hoed gebreid!
The only other truly finished craft is a wee hedgehog, made for my friend Amy for her ’51st week in our flat’ party last night (she owns two real hedgehogs herself!). The pattern is by Scottish designer Ysolda Teague, who is my current knitting hero. In addition to publishing wonderful, delicate patterns, she also manages to actually earn a living through her designs, which is pretty incredible! I bought her book, Whimsical Little Knits 2 because I want to make almost everything in it, and the hedgehog, which I’ve named Tronstein, was my first pick:
Ain't he cute?
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Category: knittykeen
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
again, I am jealous of your knitting skills. Tronstein is sooooo cute! and the bag and hat are both really gorgeous!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
thanks, dude!
March 7th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Hi Jessica,
I’m a pre-vet student from CA who got into the 4 year GEP program at Dick Vet starting this fall. I’m debating between UK and US vet schools right now and my main concern is that it will be more difficult to apply for residencies/jobs in the US with a UK degree (even though it’s AVMA approved). Do you know anything about this topic? Your advice would be much appreciated…
Thanks!
Daniella Ross
March 13th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Howdy,
Not entirely sure what the reputation of UK vet students is versus their US counterparts, but I don’t think we’re at any disadvantage. We have to pass the NAVLE just like them, and most North American student choose to do the bulk of their EMS in the States/Canada thus gaining a lot of experience there, so I don’t see any conflict. I knew of several UK vets doing residencies at UC Davis when I did internships at the vet hospital there, and they were UK natives instead of North Americans. I would be more concerned with your feelings about the program and where you want to live, because I think the playing field is even once you graduate.
-Jessica
March 14th, 2010 at 3:23 am
Jessica, thanks so much for all the info~
I’m actually visiting Edinburgh March 30-April 7…Technically, you guys are on break, I know, but will anyone be in town that week before Easter? I’d love to meet some US (and Cali) students, if possible
~Daniella
July 24th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Hei, I love your knitting, how did you learn to do this?
would love to learn=)
Annette