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.

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.

WHAT A WONDERFUL YEAR

GOOD BYE 2007!

SUCCESS

The saga of the sweater ends

It's done, my friends. Now I just have to wrap & gift it. I'm struggling with the idea that I have to let it go. I feel like I'm letting a child loose on the world.

It's a sweater. Though, like a child, I have loved it & wanted to strangle its neck hole.

Holy Crap! It's a Sweater!

I can't believe this thing is actually looking like a sweater. This may be wearable after all! (These photos show it inside out.) Last night I finally gave up on pretending it didn't exist. You never know til you try. I did have to modify the right front (armhole was sooo wrong). I set the sleeves in & sewed up the right side & sleeve. After exhaustion, excitement & a very sore elbow, I went to bed. I thought when I woke that it was all a dream. There it was. Still on the dining room table. Still a sweater! Thank you knitting goddess!

Next up, sew left side & sleeve, finish neck, weave ends, block & sew on buttons.

Stay tuned

Local Eye Sore

I would like to take a moment to thank F&D Trucking for the fine demolition of the corner building at Chandler St & Murray Ave. Thank you for the wonderful & speedy job of tearing down what use to be an old disco. THE place to get stabbed, back in the day, is gone!

Now if someone can finish Washington Sq. & Union Station parking garage my drive to & from work will be a breeze!