There’s a whisper on the night-wind, there’s a star agleam to guide us . . .
Yes, the rumors are true: The Rainey Sisters are about to be together again. Susan arrives tomorrow for a Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival extravaganza. We plan to hit the Festival early Saturday morning and shop and gawk until we drop. We also hope to stop by the Ravelry meet up, and we’d love to meet some of you. Most of the time, though, we’ll be fingering yarn and dreaming up projects we’ll never have a chance to knit. It’s our speciality. So while you’re wandering the fairgrounds, keep an eye out for our infamous RaineySisters tote bag (because chances are you might not recognize us from our slightly dated trademark photograph).
In knitting news, I’ve finished the first sleeve of my Cathedral sweater and started the second. Before I got too far with the second sleeve, I wanted to baste the first one into the sweater to decide whether the sleeve cap needed any alterations. I always dread seaming on reverse stockinette or garter stitch; I am not always pleased with the results. This time, I was ecstatic. Here’s the side seam:
I know!
The sleeve basted in nicely, and the fit is really cute. Here’s a quickie shot:
I’m actually getting excited about finishing this sweater! Let’s hope I don’t get too distracted by Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival purchases.
You are a seaming goddess.
I bow to your skills.
Comment by Cheryl S. — April 30, 2009 @ 11:11 am
So glad you are both going to Md S&W this year. I will be there also, hope to see you there.
Comment by Marsha — April 30, 2009 @ 11:47 am
Beautiful! As usual!
You must know how lucky you and Susan are to have each other. Enjoy your time together.
Comment by Kay - From the Back Yard — April 30, 2009 @ 11:49 am
This sweater is going to be perfection itself. Incredible.
Comment by LaurieM — April 30, 2009 @ 12:24 pm
What seam? You are amazing! Have fun at MS&W festival. I wanted to go this year but our schedules did not allow for that. Sigh…
Comment by rudee — April 30, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
From Susan — I guess one of my tasks for this weekend will be to go on a seam search and rescue mission!! Cuz I sure can’t find it in the photo!
Comment by lv2knit — April 30, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
Woah, that is gorgeous. I’m in total awe of your knitting mastery.
-Angela
Comment by Angela — April 30, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
I can’t SEE the seam!
Comment by Claudine — April 30, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
Seam?! I don’t believe it. 😉
Um, just how ‘vintage’ is that photo of the two of you?
I’ll be at MS&W too…since we live nearby.
Comment by Mary — April 30, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
Gawjus!! Love this sweater!
Comment by Libby — April 30, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
That is one of the most beautiful sweater patterns I’ve ever seen! I can’t wait to see it completed and modeled.
Comment by RuthieJ — April 30, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
Seam? I don’t see no stinkin’ seam! It’s really lovely. Enjoy Sheep & Wool – buy lots for those of us who can’t make the trek!
Comment by Pam — May 1, 2009 @ 1:10 am
I have begun a collection of Japanese pattern books. The designs are so inspiring but as of yet I lack the courage to tackle one. How did you start?
I have never thought to baste sleeves in. What a simple, obvious way to handle them. Doh!
Comment by Peggy — May 1, 2009 @ 9:14 am
What a show off!
I have to mention that I always have to smile when I launch your blog. Your photo is just so 70’s 🙂 I love it and it brings back good memories of my youth in the 70’s. Not that I’m old now! No way no how.
Comment by Melinda — May 1, 2009 @ 10:17 am
I hope to see you there this year.
Comment by Astrid — May 1, 2009 @ 11:46 am
Look as I may, I can’t see a seam! It’s what I love about what you both knit- such attention to details. Hope you enjoy yourselves over the weekend!
Comment by Rosemarie — May 1, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
Truly gorgeous work and a very beautiful pattern. One day I might get brave enough to tackle a Japanese pattern. Enjoy the weekend.
Comment by Joan in WA — May 1, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
I hope to see you both. Will you both have entries in the Garment competition?
Comment by Trudy — May 1, 2009 @ 7:06 pm
Awesome knit, I think you are lying about the presence of a seam, and have fun with Susan (and the yarn)!
Comment by twinsetellen — May 2, 2009 @ 8:08 am
Sally,
Congratulations on your Best in Show at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! Your bohus received a lot of positive comments (such as, “Incredible knitting!”) from those who stopped to admire it. I was also at the fairgrounds early (8:00) but missed you and Susan in the crowds. Maybe next year . . . Anyway, kudos on your prize. Well deserved!
~ K
Comment by Karen — May 2, 2009 @ 3:07 pm
What a lovely sweater! I’m thinking of dyeing up fingering wt wool to knit a complex lacy jobbie too.
Comment by ruth — May 2, 2009 @ 11:57 pm
I didn’t see the sisters, but I did see Sally’s OTJ with a prize ribbon! congratulations!
Comment by Laura — May 4, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
WOW! The sweater is gorgeous and so well-made.
Comment by Lauren — May 4, 2009 @ 10:24 pm