Zimmermania

My friend Sarah has just begun, with her friend Jessica, Zimmermania, a KAL devoted to knitting EZ's designs. How wonderful that many knitters are being introduced (or reintroduced) to EZ's genius. And it's nice to see Meg's designs being honored there, too, as I believe she inherited all of EZ's wit and wisdom.

While the KAL officially began yesterday, I am holding off on beginning a new EZ project (which will most likely be Meg's Arch-shaped Stockings) until I finish my EZ circular Aran sweater from The Opinionated Knitter/Leaflet #6, Spring 1961.

Here's my swatchcap, top:


and side:


Love that Sheepfold design of EZ's. Here's the body so far:

The row of blackberries will run up the center front and back. Since the sleeves will be steeked, I may use this piece as a demonstration sample for some knitter friends who have expressed dismay at the thought of steeking. I'm also thinking of doing a cowl neck, to make this a super-warm, dog-walking-through-the-park sort of sweater. Now I just need to finish it, and find a dog!