I was taken by surprise earlier this week when The Loopy Ewe announced the requirement for August. This month is going by quicker than I thought.
The requirement is to make showstopper project using at least 800 yards of yarn. Yikes that a big one. I’ve wanted a new top or two for summer wear. That is why I’m stretching myself this month knitting a top. I decided that since I have another pattern in mind I should just go all out and knit another top. The Birdwatcher is a fingering weight too designed by Casapinka. I’ve loved knitting her patterns in the past so I thought this was a good choice. It’s a casual top that would fit well in my life.
The yarn I picked is Malabrigo sock in carnival. It’s a wild yarn compared to my usual gray/black/blue color scheme.
I’m hoping this will all work out. I guess we’ll find out when August rolls in.
NothingButKnit 
Cute top! I bet that will be fun to make too.
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it should be really cute!
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That yarn will go GREAT with your gray/black/blue wardrobe! Will it really take 800 yds? I like the lace detail at the bottom – but I’d have trouble leaving well enough alone, and probably would have to repeat it at the shoulders! I’ll be interested to see how cropped you make it; there seems to be some variety in the photos. Have fun!
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Mine won’t be cropped:)
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This is wild yarn. I will be interested to see how it knits up.
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I’m thinking I’ll have to alternate skeins.
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i love that pattern, too bad it’s on Ravelry, darn it. And I love that yarn. I shall lust after the whole thing and enjoy it vicariously through you.
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That will be a wonderful top!
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That’s a beautiful top, I look forward to seeing it!
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That will be really beautiful! Looking forward to seeing it 🙂
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That looks like a great pattern and very customizable. The yarn is GORGEOUS!!
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Love that yarn!!! Good luck with your goal.
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800 yards?! That’s almost a full sweater!
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