Thursday, January 24, 2008

FINALLY, A SWEATER FOR ME!






I started this cardigan during the frustration period of the project below. It's coming along wonderfully. There is a problem in the armhole decrease math. I am winging it. I have contacted 2 people doing this project. Neither seems to have been bothered by the mistake. So I motor on,
 optimistic. The back is done, as you can see. The stitch pattern is so easy, but looks complicated to non-knitters. I felt like the back came out a bit small for my size, so I bumped up the size of the front panels(which I am doing at the same time on one needle) by 2 stitches. Gotta make sure they cover "the girls".

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Another Sweater, Another Set of Problems


I started a sweater for my sweetie.
I found a pattern that seemed simple with a great texture. It can be worked from the top down, which needs to be done because he needs to be able to try it on as it goes along. We took the time to pick out the right yarn & color.
I'm about 5% in. There's already a problem. I think it's the pattern (it's always the pattern). I spent an 1 1/2 hours at the Sheep Shack getting help(thank you Liz). When I left, things were motoring along. I picked it up again the next night, DISASTER!
If anyone can help... I seem to lose the stitch pattern somewhere when I transition from back to top of right front.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Missing China


I am looking for missing pieces of dishes from a set that belonged to my Nana. They are probably from the 60's. They were made by Mikasa & called Oahu. The style number is 3135-B. I already checked Replacements Ltd & EBay. I am looking for 3 coffee cups, 1 fruit bowl & 2 salad bowls.