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September 17, 2003
All done (well almost)
I finished Jake's sweater tonight but before I got a chance to finish the ends and block it, Jake pleaded to put it on. I like the sweater but not as much as I thought I would. It started out with this neat varigated color but when I changed the ball of yarn, it morphed into a lightening bolt pattern (that is what Jake calls it). To make matters worse, when I changed the ball again for the sleeves, it turned into a striped pattern. ARGH. Add to that fact, I am shaky on whether I like rolled hems or not but that is what Jake requested. I have to go back tonight and shorten the sleeves by about an inch to better fit Jake because he is desperate to wear it tomorrow. This also means that I will not be blocking it first. I am hoping that it won't be too big of a deal. I will block it tomorrow afternoon. It is still fairly warm here, just a little chilly in the mornings, so I know he will only have it on for less than an hour.
Posted by DebC at September 17, 2003 08:39 PM
Comments
OMG Deb! That's beautiful! I'm so impressed - what talent you have! And Jake is such a cutie!!
Posted by: corinne at September 18, 2003 06:35 PM
You did it. The sweater is great. It turned out very well. Jake is apparently very enthusiastic about his sweater. Doesn't that make you just feel...well, like a mom!! :)
Posted by: laura from TKGA BB at September 19, 2003 03:19 PM
Oh, did I mention that recipients are required to "strike a pose"? None of that passive display stuff for my art.
Posted by: DebC at September 19, 2003 04:02 PM
Love that sweater.Jake looks soo cute! Do you happen to remember when I sent you that pattern of a sweater that was half knitting and half crochet? You wouldn't by "chance" still have would you?I would love to get a copy of it if you do.
I sooo agree with you about using the better yarn.But,I hate to say, I also have a whole chest full of all the cheapest yarn you could ever find.I thought maybe I would make a scrap afghan,but it would most likely come out VERY ugly,LOL.
Have you ever tried using eyelash yarn.It looks like it would be very fun to use.
I think" like it matters what I think,but anyway" it would be great to see you doing something in the fiber arts.I never thought of you in that way.It always seemed like you didn't care about things like that.That would be soo cool.
I love that sweater you will be making for yourself.VERY NICE.
Posted by: Kim at September 20, 2003 03:44 PM
I like the different patterns that turned out in the sweater. It is unique and cute. From the look on Jakes face he loves it.
Posted by: MOM at September 20, 2003 05:18 PM
Nice sweater! Cute kid!
Posted by: Lisa at September 26, 2003 03:27 PM
What a great shot! The sweater (and the boy) looks like it's having a great time being danced in. That yarn is delicious, too.
Posted by: Rachael at September 27, 2003 06:55 PM