Son of Stitch 'n Bitch has finally been released. And look, there's my Ernie sweater pattern...
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I went to the book store today and headed straight for the craft section, of course. And low and behold, there was the book, sitting on the shelf. I had to call my mom immediately (we ended up talking forever which we always do.)
It was surreal opening the book and seeing the sweater I had knitted in one month (I knit the back in one weekend) with my name at the top of the page.
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If any of you out there are planning on knitting this, please let me know. I'd love to see your finished sweater. If you are afraid of the color, pick four other colors that are less, um, Muppet-y. I was thinking, as I was furiously knitting this sweater, that it would be great in shades of one color-maybe tans and browns. The Karabella Aurora 8 comes in a ton of colors.
I hope all of you like the pattern. I think the sweater itself is hilarious, something we can all can recall from our childhoods. Making it adult-sized is fantastic. Happy knitting!
Hello Drew,
First of all congrats, even though I do not know you =P
I'd just like to ask how to get the details to do this pattern.
As you can see from the picture link below... I am a HUGE Ernie fan!!!
Regards,
Tineca
My Ernie Collection (click link)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa315/neika_7/0327081525-002.jpg
Posted by: Tineca | 02 May 2008 at 12:53 AM
Yes, I would like to second the comment about the Bert sweater. Is there one? Is there a way to commision you to make one if there isn't one already? My friend and I are in need of yet one more nail for our Bert and Ernie coffin.
Posted by: Noah | 03 April 2008 at 02:51 PM
Actually, I love this pattern and am looking for way way to translate it to crochet as I don't actually knit.
My friend, an art professor, has promised to wear it to class every day for a full semester if I make it for him.
Jim Henson Fans to the End,
Alysen :)
Posted by: alysen | 13 January 2008 at 05:00 AM
Hey Drew! I read your blog all the time, though I rarely comment, and when I saw this pattern, I immediately thought of the things you have showcased on your blog, mainly that black and white raglan. Imagine my surprise when I saw your name and I thought, OMG I actually recognize this guy! Kudos to getting and published, btw, and keep up the awesomerific work!
Posted by: Kurtis | 06 January 2008 at 03:58 AM
hi drew,
i am just discovering your blog and i really like what knit!
congratulations for the publication! the sweater looks great in these colors!
all the best, and happy new year from belgium,
em
Posted by: em | 02 January 2008 at 03:54 PM
Congratulations! You're famous! Way 2 Go!
Posted by: Hilari | 13 December 2007 at 12:40 PM
This is great - congratulations and getting a pattern published!
Posted by: Delica | 13 November 2007 at 12:34 PM
Oh my god that's so totally cool! I love Ernie-he was my favorite. I totally have knit this sweater.
Posted by: Liz B. | 09 November 2007 at 05:12 PM
That's so awesome congratulations!
Posted by: Nathaniel | 07 November 2007 at 05:43 PM
Drew! I LOVE that pattern! You rock!
Posted by: Stef | 07 November 2007 at 04:50 PM
Congrats!! It's a fabulous pattern.
Posted by: pamela wynne | 06 November 2007 at 08:37 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Scoutj | 05 November 2007 at 09:48 PM
fuck yeah, betch. you published diva.
Posted by: john | 05 November 2007 at 06:19 PM
Congrats! What a great sweater! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | 05 November 2007 at 01:40 PM
First time commenter: I really enjoy reading your blog and admire the cool stuff your knitting. Congratulations on the published pattern!
Posted by: Beatriz | 05 November 2007 at 12:29 PM
that's AWESOME! ^_^ congrats!
Posted by: janice | 05 November 2007 at 12:12 PM
You rule. Is there a Bert sweater too?
Posted by: Brian | 05 November 2007 at 07:40 AM
congrats!! i love the muppet-y ness!
Posted by: chris | 05 November 2007 at 01:59 AM
Kick ass! Congrats!
I love the sweater.
Posted by: glass | 04 November 2007 at 08:47 PM
awesometothesecondpower. i love that sweater.
Posted by: knitxcore | 04 November 2007 at 08:38 PM