Back in March I think it was, Sheri announced that we could do a project for extra credit at Loopy Academy. All you had to do was use at least 175 yards and make something that somehow reminded you of spring. I wasn’t going to do it but then last week, she shared some of the photos that had been submitted for extra credit. That made me want to do it and I had to act fast. The item has to be finished by the end of May. Why do I do this to myself?
I called Nicole to see if she wanted to do it because I wasn’t leaving her out of the fun. Yes! She needed a project before Camp Loopy starts on June 1.
It turns out that I need something easy to work on this week. Age of Brass and Steam has been something I’ve wanted to make for a long time, and it looks pretty easy so Nicole and I both decided to make that. Nicole is using a turquoise colored yarn (I already forgot what it was) and I’m using Mrs. Crosby’so Carpet Bag yarn in Golden Butter.
Mrs. Crosby Carpet Bag
One skein is supposed to be enough. I hope it is. I may have a partial skein left from Addie’s sweater made with this yarn. Maybe I should dig it out and have it handy since I’m working against a deadline on this project.
Denise says
I think you’ll really like that pattern. And it’s shaped just right (at least for me) so that if I toss it over my shoulders and let the fronts hang down, it stays put. I don’t have to tie it or pin it and it’s not sliding around — it stays in my drawer at work in case it gets drafty.
Denise says
Hmm just went to look on my project page to see how much yarn I used on mine and dang – I apparently never created a project page for it. I know it did not take a lot of yarn tho.
Jackie says
I’ve knit this and it’s also a favorite of mine. I like wearing it with the point at the front and the ends wrapped around. Living in Florida, it’s often enough to keep me warm on cooler mornings.