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05/01/2007
Monogamy
I have been very monogamous lately. No wondering eye or even a fleeting temptation. From the moment I cast on for Blithe, I have been wholly committed. Oh wait, I did knit those baby booties...but that doesn't count right? It was gift knitting. (Oh my goodness, I cheated without even realizing it. And now I am justifying it. Yikes, I am one of THOSE guys.) Oh well, let's pretend the baby booties didn't happen. Monogamy suits me I think. Stuff gets done.
See Blithe blocking...
Sorry for the bad picture but you get the idea. The two pieces at the top are the wee little cap sleeves. I can't wait to show you the cute ribbing on them. I will try and seam tonight and will for sure have a FO post by the end of this week. Yea!
So what's next? (Perhaps I am more aptly described as a serial monogamist.) I was going to tackle the Dollar and a Half Cardigan but I am not really in the mood thanks to the changing season. I am thinking I might wait until the end of summer so I can have it for the fall. So instead, I am thinking...Bella. This is a new Norah Gaughan pattern from Interweave and you want to hear the best part? It is FREE. Honestly, I am shocked this is one of the free web patterns. I love the elegance and details of this top. It is so beautiful. Seriously, do yourself a favor, open the pattern and scroll to the bottom for pictures of the collar and cap sleeve. You're welcome. I will try to make it to my LYS in the next couple days for yarn. Anyone want to join me? I can't wait to start, which means that it was time to move on I guess.
Please don't feel abandoned Blithe, we had some great times. Sorry about that weekend with the booties.
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Oh I can't wait to see Blithe! That color looks so perfect fotrthe pattern! You're right about those sleeves on Bella... they definitely make the pattern.
Posted by: laura b | 05/01/2007
Bella is a real beauty. Very unique. Norah always takes a new angle - I love her stuff. I swear they called this one "Pomegranate Tank" in the previews... must have had a change of heart!
Posted by: Lolly | 05/01/2007
Those booties will get you every time! You and Blithe will have loads of time to make up for your indiscretion.
Posted by: margene | 05/01/2007
I can't wait to see you modelling Blithe....I have been eyeing off that pattern since it came out so to see it on a real person will be fantastic.
Posted by: jacqueline | 05/01/2007
I can't wait to see Blythe all finished. I'm going to order mine this weekend, but I still can't decide on a color.
Posted by: Kate | 05/01/2007
I definately complete more when i only have one project going. When there are wip's everywhere i spend most of my time trying to figure out what to do first! If only i could finish off all the ones i have and then i could spend the rest of my days as a happy monogamist ;0)
Blithe is going to look fabulous! Can't wait.
As for IK i am always really surprised at the web patterns, a lot of the time i like them better than the ones they actually put IN the magazine. Weird...
Posted by: vera | 05/01/2007
I've decided that I need to be more monogamous in my knitting too--it's amazing how fast things seem to get done that way! Can't wait to see the finished top. :)
Posted by: Meredith | 05/01/2007
Blithe is almost done! It's time to start Bella now. Do you have a color in mind?
Posted by: Debby | 05/01/2007
Blithe looks gorgeous already - I'm sure you'll look fantastic in her. And I'm sure she'll forgive you for your small transgression.
Posted by: Cheryl | 05/01/2007
Excuses... excuses... Isn't that what cheaters do? ;)
Can't wait to see your finished top. You have such a great talent for making things fit you well!
Posted by: tiennie | 05/01/2007
I'll do Bella with you! I should have my yarn this weekend.
I laughed uncontrollable while reading your post!!!!Rarely, am I a monogamist! I decided that it's boring. Knitting is the one area of my life that I allow myself some freedom...sooo I'm willing to start another project!I love the RUSH that it gives me!
Posted by: Sharon | 05/02/2007
Am printing out the pattern right now, but I have to do some measurements to see if I want to knit it. Measurements of me and of some clothes I like the fit of, you know.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | 05/02/2007
Wow, you're not fooling around! So gorgeous...nice work! I can't wait to see it put together.
Posted by: Heather | 05/02/2007
Looking forward to seeing Blithe all finished. I'm sure she's OK with the bootie knitting. Bella is lovely! Curious to see what color you choose.
Posted by: Brenda | 05/02/2007
So THAAAT's what monogamy gets you.... FINISHED things. Beautiful finished things! I really must try your approach! Beautiful!
Posted by: knittingphilistine | 05/03/2007
I tend to be a two or three timer, but I must say sticking with one projects actually sees an end result, which is kind of nice, really... Is Blithe going to be as nice as I think?
Posted by: nova | 05/03/2007