Crafty Kitty

Angelica pre-blocking:

Olympic victory is mine, all mine!  I finished dear Ms. Angelica on Friday evening.  Yesterday she was blocked and today I am proud to present her to you in all her glory:

Please ignore my scary bed head.  I should probably make the boy take a better picture of me out in natural light so you can appreciate her true beauty.  Here's the info:

Pattern: Angelica, by Stefanie Japel
Date began: Saturday, February 11, 2006
Date finished: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Yarn: Halcyon Victorian Brushed Mohair, handpainted by yours truly
Needles: Size 8s, size 6s for neck keyhole detail
Modifications: I followed the pattern exactly except for the sleeves, which I made 3/4 length because I didn't dye enough yarn to make the long sleeves.  Plus, the whole time I was making it I was thinking of a springtime sweater so I thought the 3/4 length sleeves were more appropriate.

All in all I must say that I love this pattern.  It was a very simple knit, which I needed so I could finish it in 16 day Olympic deadline, and I would definitely make another one.  I'm thinking a lighter weight yarn and short sleeves for a summer-y top.  I would absolutely recommend this pattern.