Quince and Knitbot: Beautiful Sweaters

As I mentioned in a previous post, I modeled for a collaborative Quince & Co and Knitbot project in August. I'm excited to announce that this project is about to be released to the public. So if you're a knitter, stop by Quince or Knitbot next Tuesday!

I think the best part of doing this shoot was getting to wear those gorgeous sweaters. I wanted to steal them all after the shoot. While my knitting has been mostly limited to a few scarves, two washcloths, and one sock (yeah, I get distracted easily), I'm ready to take the plunge and learn to do some real knitting. These patterns will definitely be on the top of my project list this winter. Let's just hope the learning curve isn't too . . . curvy.

It was such an honor working all the talented ladies at Quince and Knitbot. I'm awed by their work. Such beautiful sweaters, yarn, and photography.

Photos: Courtesy of Carrie Hoge, Quince & Co

Sweater Design: Hannah Fettig, Knitbot. Worked in Quince & Co Yarn

4 A.M. Wakeups

This morning was, to say the least, eventful. I woke up at 4:30. Did my hair. Put in contacts. And "made my face" (as my mother would say). I then drove 15 minutes across town to the beach. Why? Well, that's the life of a model!



I say that last sentence tongue in cheek. Calling myself a model seems a bit presumptuous at this point. It sounds more accurate to say that I did some sunrise modeling for Quince & Co and Knitbot, two amazing local companies here in Portland.

All told, sunrise photo shoots might be my new favorite thing. Yes, I pressed snooze once or twice this morning. And no, I didn't want to open my eyes wide enough for contacts at 4:30. And yes, I was rather groggy driving across town at 5:30. But the ocean just before sunrise made the entire ordeal worth it.

It's like Carrie of Quince and I said as we walked to the shoot location. We hate getting up early, but we love being up early.