Sewalong: Frabjous

So I was minding my business when I stumbled onto this bit of magnificence:

and a Sewalong from Frabjous.

Yes, it's on the list.  It reminded me of another similar Anthropologie skirt

that was brilliantly reinterpreted by Communing With Fabric.

Decisions, decisions.  I mean they're both gorgeous and you can never have too many ruffled skirts, right?  Okay, maybe I should say I can never have to many ruffled skirts.

Newness

Ah, new projects.  So I've been MIA because, well, things went haywire in my life.  Anyhow now I'm easing back into crafting.  I'm doing some smaller projects so I can get my rhythm back. First up: a beret. Not just any beret, but the fabled Grace Lace Beret from LoopKnits. I initially saw it on Ravelry a few months ago and put it in my queue.  Now that it's officially cold and I need a stylish hat, I'm making it in Patons Canadiana dark grey yarn. This is my first lace knit, so I was a bit apprehensive with all the yarnovers and such, but so far the pattern is working out quite nicely and it's a quick knit. To make it winter-ready, I'm going to interline it with something fleecy and then make a satin lining.

Here are some pics of my progress.

I never knew it would be so difficult to photograph a knit pattern, but these are the best shots. Once it's finished, I'll try again and hopefully I'll be able to show more detail.