Archives for April 2004
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
My booga bag is blocking. But I forgot to take the before pictures. So far I’m happy with my first felting attempt. I will take a photo once it’s finished blocking and I’ve added the strap. I just ordered 2 knitting books from Amazon and the box they came in is the perfect size for blocking the bag. I guess I was meant to get those books. I got Knitting in Plain English and the Knitter’s Guide to Finishing Techniques. I’ve already used the finishing book to check on a decrease for Sigma. I think I’ll keep the box in case I decide to make another bag.
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Sunday, April 18, 2004
My Booga Bag is almost done. All I have to do is felt it. I’ll post before and after pics once it’s felted. I love it so far. I can’t wait to see what it looks like once I’m finished. I’ve worked on nothing else, but can’t wait to get back to Sigma. I’m ready to get a move on it, so I can finally start swatching Chamomile.
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Monday, April 12, 2004
Becky has decided to knit Chamomile with me, so we have our own little knit-along. If anyone would like to join, I’ll be happy to start up a knit-along with buttons and all. I’m hoping we can start next week, but if I get more people that are interested we may start a little later to allow folks to get the pattern and yarn. I’m looking forward to knitting this with her.
Also, I cheated and started my Booga Bag. I’ve finished the bottom and have started on the “wall” of the bag. I am really liking the color I chose and the stripes it is making. I can’t wait to get it done and felt it. I hope to work on it some tonight. I think I can get it done in a few days. Then I’ll post pics of my progress.
And yes, I FINALLY started on the shaping of Sigma. Hurray! I’ve only done about 8 rows into the back, but at least I’ve made it. It doesn’t seem so daunting now. I will definitely be working on it hard-core this weekend. I was getting really frustrated last night trying to purl. I felt so clumsy and couldn’t figure out a way to hold the yarn. Then I tried putting it around my neck and it seemed to go much better and quicker. So I will be purling around the neck from now on. I just don’t know what I’ll do when I have to do ribbing on Chamomile. I couldn’t get a grip on the yarn with either hand. Any suggestions on what I could try? I sort of feel silly holding the yarn around my neck, but last night it was the only way.
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Saturday, April 10, 2004
My Summer Tweed is here. I’m almost ready to begin Chamomile. I recently reconnected with an old online friend and she may be knitting with me on this project. I’m working out the details with her and she still has to get yarn. Now that I have my yarn, I’m ready to begin. But I’m going to be good and finish my other projects.
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Thursday, April 8, 2004
My yarn has arrived! This is color #55. Maybe I’ll begin working on my Booga Bag next week. I’m excited about this project. It seems so simple yet it will be my first foray into felting. I told you I’d have pictures soon. :)
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