Finished fad

After an hour at Laguardia, an hour on a plane, an hour layover, and another hour on a plane, I finished up Fad Classic. (See, flights with connections are cheaper and provide uninterrupted knitting time.)



My parents back deck is the perfect spot for finished object photos. So many more leafy greens than in my natural-light-free studio. And my mom is a very patient photographer. Here's a close-up, sans my goofy expressions:




All in all, I'd say Fad Classic is a success. She was done on size 5 addis in Cascade Pima Tencel, which is smooth and doesn't split too easily. Despite some issues with the straps, which were all my fault because I wasn't paying close attention, this was a fun, straightforward knit. The stitch pattern is clever and cute -- kept my interest more than straight stockinette but didn't get dull. I made the body a tad longer than directed, but that was my only modification.

I'm not sure my polka dot top is the best to wear underneath the Fad Classic, but I'm only working with what's in my carry-on. (No way was I checking baggage.) It also works with just a cami underneath it, but the weather in western Pennsylvania this time of year isn't conducive to something sleeveless.

Gotta get back to relaxing, but here's a sneak peek of what I'm making mom for her birthday -- French bistro top.