Tuesday, June 28, 2011

New specs, new knit

So yesterday I had a mini misadventure. I got a flat tire while biking to work. This caused me to break abruptly which sent my glasses flying off my face and onto the pavement. So now I not only had a flatty, but I had broken specs too. Harumph!

After dropping off my bike at the bike shop (yes, I should know how to fix a flat, but mechanical stuff is NOT my forte) I popped by my local optometrist and picked out a new pair of "lunettes". Less than 24 hours later, voilà!

new glasses
Yay! I'm really quite fond of them. Lemons into lemonade, I suppose.

I also thought it would be a good opportunity to show you my latest sample knit for Hannah.

Lightweight pullover
Unfortunately most of the snaps didn't turn out, these were the best in the bunch. And now the sweater is all packaged up and ready to go. I don't think I could bear putting an angora and alpaca turtleneck back on in this heat! Oh well. Deets here.

You'll eventually get to see another version of this lovely design. I enjoyed knitting the Lightweight Pullover so much that I cast one on for myself.
Stay tuned...

17 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Cute glasses and pretty green. Your lucky your eye sight isn't as bad as mine it takes two weeks for me to get glasses.

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  2. CornflowerJune 29, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Great specs - they really suit you!
    Very nice sweater, too.

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  3. AnnikaJune 29, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Cute specs, and the sweater looks so comfy.

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  4. LucieJune 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    So glad that you were not hurt Nicole.You look very smart in the new glasses and green turtleneck.

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  5. LauraJune 29, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Very smart specs! Love the colour of green, too. Makes me crave fall!

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  6. JenJune 29, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love the colour of this sweater! A fresh, leafy-spring burst of green.
    Very nice glasses, too ;)

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  7. AlineJune 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    love your glasses, they actually look alot like my favorite pair. Sorry to hear about your flat tire! I have to get organized for such a thing before I head out this summer on mine. Your sweater is divine! I don't know how you can send those models away but good for you for being so generous of your knitting time. Please come visit me soon! xx

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  8. JulieJune 29, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    the sweater is gorgeous, and so are your new glasses!!

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  9. kimJune 29, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I love your new specs. They remind me of Annie Hall, who, by the way, possessed aa much original style as you. Lovely knitting too!

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  10. JodiJune 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    What a fantastic sweater! It looks to have spectacular drape. Nice lunettes, too.

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  11. AnnieJune 29, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Gorgeous sweater, what an amazing green !

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  12. Margie OomenJune 30, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    sorry about your mishap but all's well that ends well
    love your new specs

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  13. margauxJuly 2, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    love the new glasses!! gorg! And great sweater too!! Love the color!

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  14. CandiceJuly 6, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Love the specs and the sweater. Kinda Annie Hallish, in a good way.

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  15. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Lovely sweater and lovely you!

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  16. bellefleurdelisJuly 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    i think you looks so pretty on the first picture, nice glasses and a lovely green

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  17. melissaJuly 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    such stylish specs! i love them on you. and that sweater.... all i can say is, i can't believe you knitted it (it looks like a 'bought one' hehe)

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