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June 10, 2016

From Susan — Still Here

Filed under: Updates — lv2knit @ 1:19 pm

Barely!  My knitting is in a slump and the weather will feel like 100 degrees this weekend!  Just thought I would stop in and acknowledge the fact that we have not posted in a while.

I just started a summer vest called Gisele – I’m making it out of Louet KidLin (color Colorado Spruce) from Sally’s cast off stash 🙂 .  I saw one in person and the pictures in the pattern do not do it justice!!

The pattern has three “tails” that hang down on both sides and the center back (here is a side panel view):

AND NO, THIS IS NOT A PICTURE OF UNDIES!!

 

I did not want the tail hanging down the back 🙁 , so I eliminated the center back triangle:

The yarn is nice to knit with, though unfortunately it has been discontinued.  This feels like a slow knit, but it is decreasing so I hope it speeds up!!

PS to Samina — When I start knitting undies, you have my permission to confiscate my stash!  I would be bringing shame and disgrace to the knitting universe!

PS2: This thing is not growing AT ALL!  And in the interest of full disclosure, the color in the above pictures is actually prettier than it is IRL. 🙁

6 Comments »

  1. Love that color you’re using, but I have to admit that when I saw the first pic, I thought, “she can’t be knitting undies, can she?” Cue the sigh of relief as I read further.

    Comment by Samina — June 10, 2016 @ 2:08 pm

  2. Definitely looked like undies!

    Comment by Lindsey — June 10, 2016 @ 3:23 pm

  3. Very pretty. Good decision to omit the backside triangle! Who needs that hangin’ down like an arrow pointing to a body part no one needs to look at! Fun to see how this progresses! Stay cool!

    Comment by Kathy W. — June 10, 2016 @ 7:12 pm

  4. You in a slump? I cannot imagine. Love the color. And any time Sally wants to cast off stash, tell her I’m available!!

    Speaking of undies, did you see the last issue of a certain magazine that had a pink ensemble? I said to whomever was sitting next to me at the Yarn Shop, seriously?!

    Can’t wait to see you guys very soon!!

    Comment by Penny — June 10, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

  5. Oh, I thought those pink undies in VK were cute – very creative! 🙂 Although I no longer have the figure to carry that off. 🙁 Love the vest so far.

    Comment by Mary — June 11, 2016 @ 6:37 am

  6. Just discovered you guys. Love your work. I live in the 19th century when it comes to the internet, but is there a way for me to get put on your mailing list?

    Thanks

    Vivienne

    Starting the Hemlock Ring Doily Throw tonight!

    Comment by Vivienne Keegan — June 14, 2016 @ 8:26 am

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