Textured Tunic - this one w/o side buttons

Ok, so I'm in love with Stefanie Japel's book, Fitted Knits . I might actually attempt to knit a majority of the patterns in it, regardless of level - what's skill level for the determined knitter?! Hee!
I've already done the V-neck pullover, which came out very nice (but I forgot to take pics before giving it away). It was a super fast and easy knit, and I will definitely be knitting more v-necks!

But I digress... I'm finishing the Textured Tunic today, and since I live on the very edge with my knitting (i.e. I don't always make swatches or try the damn thing on), it will be like hearing the Jaws theme in the background when I finally do try it on. I do want to block it, too, but this is something I've never done before, so it scares me a little. Eeek!


I have to say, though, that I LOVE the Lana Grossa Royal Tweed yarn - so soft and a pleasure to knit with. You get really good stitch definition with this yarn. I definitely have to get more colors of this yarn at some point (and hope it doesn't get torn up by kitty claws). It's almost weird not having airborne cats coming at my knitting nowadays, since my mom's cats are totally uninterested (we're at my parent's house at the moment).

I'm also working on the Simple Knitted Bodice, which I'll elaborate on later.