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june 13, 2003

visions of sugar plums

Thought about my knitting all day long, but didn't really get around to doing much of it. I ran out at lunchtime to another LYS that was having a sale and again I was so good that it's frightening. I bought a mere one ball of all seasons cotton.

(Break for applause. Thank you. Thank you.)

I decided to use some of my all seasons stash (leftovers from my first tank girl top, in fact) to make the next little baby sweater I've got planned, but wasn't absolutely sure that I have enough, so I gave myself permission to buy one ball to be sure. I'll be doing this sweater, but in all seasons cotton instead of the cotton glace called for. I've been wanting to make both of the sweaters in the picture for my boys for some time, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Not sure whether doing one now will make me more or less likely to make them for the boys. We'll see. Anyhoo, I'll be totally redoing the numbers, since the gauge will be much larger (yeah!) and the size much smaller (double yeah!). I'm also planning to add a small button band in the back, so it's better suited for a baby. Wouldn't want to make things too easy on myself! I'm excited about trying to rework this pattern and am hoping it will put an end to my recent knitting-related discontent. Who wouldn't be cheered up by candy cane stripes?

posted by alison at 12:10 am | in pipsqueaks
Comments

The boys will look adorable in those sweaters.

Posted by: Linda at June 13, 2003 5:32 AM

you're a goofball. clap clap clap clap. oh and speaking of candy cane stripes, i actually had a lunch at a howard johnson's in times square yesterday (OK can you believe there's a hojo smack in the center of NYC? it was quite the scary experience!) just so i could get some peppermint-stick icecream! soooooo yummmy!

Posted by: carolyn at June 13, 2003 6:40 AM

Rah, Alison, Rah! I know your sweater redesign will be a success. I could get all philosophical and say that it will be a success whether the sweater turns out or not because you will be learning and challenging yourself, but that's a little to corny for a Friday. :)

Posted by: michelle at June 13, 2003 6:45 AM

That sweater is one of my all time favourites Alison, I adore it.

Posted by: kerrie at June 13, 2003 7:37 AM

those are so cute!

Posted by: Leigh at June 13, 2003 7:45 AM

I couldn't stand it any longer! Yesterday I ordered the All Seasons Cotton Rowan book and some yarn (though not the Rowan yarn called for) so I can be a Tank Girl too!

See what you've done to me? :-P

Posted by: Wendy at June 13, 2003 8:11 AM

i've just been relooking at hot off the needles and finished projects. helllooooo you have been soooo productive already this year! congratulations, it's very impressive

Posted by: carolyn at June 13, 2003 9:03 AM

awwwwwwwww that sweater is too sweet!!!

Posted by: Carissa at June 13, 2003 9:37 AM




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