I have been working on the Knitty.com Coachella tank top. I was cruising along nicely until I got to the part where they say "We recommend that you put all stitches on waste yarn and check the hang of the neck and bust shaping" basically is what they said.
I followed the direction and low and behold, the neck drapes down to my belly button almost. So in the words of a knitter (I believe it was Manda who said) You have to know when to frog them. I can't believe that I have to frog the whole tank top when I was so close to finishing it. But it is my bad, I did not do the famous gauge swatch and actually I believe it is the fact that the pattern calls for size 7 and 9 needles and the yarn gauge is 7s. I'm using the Knit One, Crochet Two Ty Dy in the Magenta colorway. Oh well, live and learn.
Another project I have started is a tank top from the DROPS patterns I purchased from Delightful Hands. This is a crochet project and it is moving along very quickly.
I have two other projects on the needles, the Mary Lial (spelling) shawl and a pair of socks. I can't wait to finish the socks, boring me to no end right now. The shawl I have to be in the mood for.
I am also doing the Basics, Basics, Basics course from the The Knitting Guild of America. I have 3/5 swatches completed and then I can submit my Lesson One. I have to have the course completed by December 2007.
I have also been sewing more knitting totes. My lastest is probably my favorite. I made it for my friend Becky so she can tote around Paisley's (who she is adopting from China, can't wait) things or pack it for a trip to Grandma's. It is paisley fabric in brown, cream and green. My sister a bag for herself as she would like to use it for taking her lunch and change of shoes to school when she goes to work. She is a kindergarten teacher in Canada. So change of shoes are required in the winter. I DON"T miss the snow.
Whee!! I'm winded. I should post more often. Pictures to follow soon.
Happy Knitting
2 comments:
I started my tank top from my Drops pattern from Delightful hands too. Mine is knit but I really like the way it is coming out. I am using the Denim Silk I got from Tatiana. I will say this, their patterns aren't as detailed as they could be so watch out and read the instructions/chart carefully.
OK, I spazzed out, it is a different pattern company so just ignore my comments. (It's the Austermann pattern). But it is looking cute.
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