2017 Recap

Hello there!  I thought I would do a recap of 2017 since I so enjoyed the sewing and knitting ones I did last year.  I haven't been as productive in 2017, though (moving is a lot of work!), so I figure I'll just squish it all in one post this time.

I have a few projects I have finished since my last blog post, but for posterity, they will be considered 2018 projects (even the red velvet top!) since they're not yet on the blog.


Let's start with sewing, least to most favorite:

Vogue 1439
These pants are fine, and I do wear them, but I would wear them even more if they were a couple inches longer to make them just like standard chinos.

Serger/Coverstitch Tee
This project also is just a smidge "off."  The neckline sticks up strangely.  I'll chalk it up to this being my first coverstitch project.  There was a small learning curve.

Helene Cardigan
This cardigan is surprisingly warm, and I love the pockets and style.  The only downside is it would benefit from a small bust adjustment.  It hangs a little funny along the opening edge.

My goofy Halloween top
This top turned out great!  I just wish I could wear it more than one month out of the year without looking batty!  Hehehe

Vogue 1517 faux suede pants
These pants are great, and I wear them a lot.  I'm so pleased with how the hems worked out.  They are the perfect length to cuff or half-cuff or not cuff at all, so they look perfect with any shoes.

McCalls 7429
I just feel awesome whenever I wear this dress.  I kind of wish the fabric was less t-shirt-like, but it doesn't bother me that much.  I could always make another one, but it works fine.

Simplicity 2473
It's kind of ridiculous to include this in 2017's projects since I made it years ago.  This is the year I blogged it, though, so this is where it will stay.

Vogue 1537

I'm very proud of this dress.  I just wish I had finished up the coordinating jacket in time to wear during the very short Florida spring season.  However, I will get plenty of wear time out of it this spring, as long as I hem those sleeves!

Vogue 1573 jeans
These jeans are amazing!  Such a hidden gem of a pattern since the pattern photo is in black, so it's impossible to see all the interesting seaming.  I love these in this of-the-moment color.

BurdaStyle 08/2017 Faux Suede Jacket
Aaaand, my magnum opus of 2017 sewing.  I searched out this magazine solely for this pattern, ordered it from Great Britain, and then graded down the pattern 3 sizes to fit me.  It turned out better than I could have hoped.  Love this!!

And now on to knitting, roughly least to most favorite:

Estonia in Ewe2Yarn
It's not that I don't like this.  I'm very happy with the fit and style.  I just don't reach for it that often.  Maybe because of the 3/4 sleeves.  They were very practical in Florida, but here in PA, cold-blooded me needs more long sleeves.

Cable and Seed Socks
These are so cozy.  I plan to knit myself many more pairs of socks this year.  It turns out they are pretty quick to knit and I LOVE wearing them.

Wayworn Hat
This is a great hat in a wear-with-everything shade.  What's not to love?

Cascade Falls Cardigan
This is the perfect thrown-on cardigan as far as I'm concerned.  I had a vision in my mind, and this pattern delivered!

My most recent post, Brickyard using Brooklyn Tweed Loft
This sweater is all I hoped it could be.  I agonized over a pattern for this gorgeous yarn, and in the end, this was my second attempt at doing it justice.  Mission accomplished.  I love this sweater!

And in a category of its own, my favorite design of the year - from the spring issue of Knitty.  :-)  So proud of this!
Recital

2017 wasn't very productive in terms of quantity, but this things I made, I wear and love.  It was a well-edited year, projectwise.  For 2018, I hope to continue picking projects I will wear and love.  Beyond that, we'll see where the year takes me.