Okay. That’s better.
July 25th, 2005
I took the time to wash and block my Vintage Camisole over the weekend, and I am so much happier with it now. The yarn does block very well. I was able to stretch it out a bit and make it longer, which is good. I also took some t-pins and pinned down the crocheted edging to bring it out a bit. Also the cotton softened up a lot in the wash, too. So blocking is now my friend again. Definately liking this tank much better now.
Guess what else I did over the weekend? That’s right. I finished the other sleeve of the Lucky Clover Wrap. WooHoo! Now I just need to knit up a 61 inch neck band and another 18″ band for the tie. I think I might actually have this done before I move! After this week I will be done with work and then I will have a week off before I take off for Spokane. Although my time will be dedicated to packing up my shit, I will try to finish the bands and seam this baby up. And I will be so happy to do so.
Some other things I worked on this weekend:
1) the little IK summer 2005 baby sockies. I had a bit of a setback with those. I was carrying these with me in my bag as my take-along knit project. Um, size 0, teensy tiny, delicate needles do not travel well. Especially inside a bag that you use to carry all of your crap. On Thursday morning I shoved my little baby bootie project to the side of my bag so I could pack my lunch in there and I felt something crack. ugh. I pulled out my bootie and, sure enough, my little toothpick sized needles had broken in half. About three of them. Sigh. So went to the LYS this weekend and bought another set.
2) I casted on for a Chikami tank in black Cottone Ease, to match my One Skien Wonder. The pattern calls for light worsted weight or DK yarn, and I was having a bitch of a time making gauge. I finally just decided to throw caution to the wind and make the smallest size. I swear, I am having some serious issues with this whole gauge thing. I wish something would click in my head with it because it is hella frustrating.
One more thing before I go. I ordereed a brand, spanking new camera! I got a Canon Powershot A95. I wanted something compact enough to carry around with me in my bag at all times, yet takes excellent pictures. I shopped around and decided to go with the Canon. It was kind of a toss-up between the Nikon Coolpix and the Canon, but the user pictures on Amazon won me over. The userpics for the Canon are spectacular compared to the Nikon. Let’s hope my experience proves it. I’m telling you this because I’m hoping my knitting pictures will improve with the aquisition of my new camera 
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Also, I found a place to live in Spokane. It’s right around the corner from a couple of really nice parks. AND it’s a couple of blocks away from A Grand Yarn! This could be dangerous. It also has a washer and dryer! I will finally be able to try out felting. I’m stoked!
Have a fantastic Monday, everyone!
Entry Filed under: Lucky Clover Wrap, Vintage Cami, Chickami
10 Comments
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heather | July 25th, 2005 at 11:00 am
Lucky is so close to being done! I admire your stick-to-it-iv-ness. SO many have given up!
OOOh I made one of those chickami… I wish I’d made the thicker straps. I NEVER wear it. sigh. so cute though.
RIP DPN. *bowes head*
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C to the istie | July 25th, 2005 at 4:46 pm
Awesome on all accounts! I don’t know if you read Tara’s blog (http://dirtypurls.blogspot.com/) but she just finished her Lucky Clover and it’s so nice! I can’t wait to see yours! The tank looks great and bummer about the needles! Congrats on the hizz-ouse and the new camera!
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Kris | July 25th, 2005 at 5:48 pm
Vintage Cami looks great! That’s such a fabulous pattern.
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andrea | July 25th, 2005 at 9:45 pm
too cool, so many great things! the luck top, go you! and your vintage cami is so pretty! a new camera, yay new toy! and lastly, but not least, a new place to live, yeehaw
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Lolly | July 26th, 2005 at 3:31 am
Pretty Vintage Cami! A garment always looks better after blocking, in my experience. Glad it worked well for you.
Grea job on the Lucky, Moni. She is coming a long so nicely!
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Heidi | July 26th, 2005 at 6:24 am
Many pieces of good news over here! I like your Vintage Cami, the color and even the shape are pretty similar to the Tivoli T I am making now.
Don’t forget to clean that filter in your washer when you start felting at the new place
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Natalie | July 26th, 2005 at 12:57 pm
I’ve got the Powershot A95, and I’ve been VERY happy with it! I even cropped a horizontal photo into a vertical 8X10, and it looks great in the print!
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Eilene | July 27th, 2005 at 8:36 pm
Blocking is a good thing. Your cami looks great & fits so well! I’m really looking forward to seeing Lucky!!!
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Karma | July 29th, 2005 at 10:11 am
Good news all around! I’ve been using Canon digital cameras for a few years… my first was Powershot A40, which I took all over the world and back, taking incredible pictures with amazing color. Its LCD display finally went out and I was offered an upgrade from Canon, so I just got the A75, which has even greater detail. So I’m confident that you’ll love your new camera!
I’m relieved that you’re happier with your Vintage Cami. It looks great on you and I can imagine how soft it is.
My Lucky is jealous of yours. Mine’s been neglected so long. Tell me, did you do anything to change the sleeves? I was thinking of making mine narrower but haven’t decided anything.
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ana | August 4th, 2005 at 7:34 am
Both the lucky clover and the vintage cami are great and have inspired me to make my own. Thanks for the inspiration!