the blue blog archives: can you say cardi raye?

I spent an evening and a half sewing on the collar for the cardi raye and weaving in all the remaining ends. Now she only needs the satin hook & eye band and she's all done.

posted by alison at 8:47 am | in cardi raye

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Wow wow wow, looking forward to seeing it on you in all its glory. It looks beautiful so far!

Posted by: Linda M at June 11, 2004 8:53 AM

Should we expect a modeled photo sometime this weekend?

Posted by: Linda at June 11, 2004 9:06 AM

It is so gorgeous! I can't wait to see it finished!

Posted by: kim at June 11, 2004 9:16 AM

Fantastic! Are you sure you do not have a knitting machine? Your stitches are impecable!!!

Posted by: Donna Boucher at June 11, 2004 9:23 AM

Wow! That is beeeyoooteefull!! Now I want to knit one! :)

Posted by: Sarah at June 11, 2004 9:29 AM

AHH so close. Its looking wonderful!

Posted by: melissa at June 11, 2004 9:36 AM

Looks really great! I can't imagine all the ends you had to weave in. Can't wait for the model shot.

Posted by: mouse at June 11, 2004 9:50 AM

WOW! Cardi looks awesome, it is absolutely gorgeous. You do wonderful work.

Posted by: Cathy at June 11, 2004 9:52 AM

HOORAY!!! Can't wait to see it on you

Posted by: Steph at June 11, 2004 9:52 AM

It almost seems as though the finishing here has taken even longer than the knitting did! I'm sure it will be well worth it in the end though, I CANT WAIT to see you wearing it soon!

Posted by: kerrie at June 11, 2004 9:54 AM

thats on my to-do list of things I want to make, but it scares me! Seems we have the same taste so I will watch yout blog for cool things to make!!

Thanks for the comments in my blog. I somehow missed all that in your postings, sorry!

AWSUME about the finishing book I just ordered it off amazon cause fluffa (Becky I think her name is) had it in her "learn" section of books she used to learn. It should come in a few days.

You so rock! I can't wait to cast on my bag but I want to get a wee bit farther on the socks. Last night I was attempting to make the socks and I first thought I had to just use the 3 needles and it was funny because I was like well first off why does it come with 5 needles? lol and I got all confused and attempted to knit with the 3 (which is difficult when all three are connected and have stiches on them). I was so HAPPY when I found a picture showing how to use the 4th needle. MUCH EASIER. I felt dumb, but oh well! hehe!

Posted by: brandy at June 11, 2004 10:32 AM

Stellar job! Can't wait to see it modeled live! Congratulations :-)

Posted by: Amy at June 11, 2004 10:47 AM

That is looking SOOOO good. Love all the color. Love the slippers you showed a couple of posts ago, too...makes me want to crochet.

Posted by: margene at June 11, 2004 12:28 PM

No I can't wait! That's a stunning sweater, and will look wonderful on you.

Posted by: Silvia at June 11, 2004 12:28 PM

Wow! Definitely worth the wait. And I don't generally even like stripes!

Posted by: marti at June 11, 2004 1:48 PM

I'm not sure that I can stand it! It looks great & I can't wait to see it modeled either.

Posted by: Samina at June 11, 2004 2:05 PM

Nice...soon you'll be able to say "Cardi YAY!!!"

I know, *boo...hisss...* ;-)

Posted by: Eklectika at June 11, 2004 2:29 PM

it looks fabulous!

Posted by: melissa at June 11, 2004 5:46 PM

I love that sweater! Could you tell me the name of the book/magazine it came from so I can try to get a copy?

Posted by: janet at June 11, 2004 7:21 PM

Lovely indeed!!

Posted by: Marg at June 11, 2004 8:42 PM

That Cardi Raye Looks great! Glad it finally came together for you!

Posted by: Melly at June 11, 2004 9:34 PM

3 cheers for cardi raye! 4 cheers for you! :) It is wonderful and I bet it looks smashing on! :)

Posted by: sandy at June 11, 2004 11:19 PM

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to finish this sweater and try her on.

For anyone who didn't catch pattern/yarn info before, check out my comments to this post for all the links. :0)

Posted by: alison at June 12, 2004 8:36 AM

I love your cardiraye!! I can hardly believe how quickly you get projects completed. I'm so jealous!

If you don't mind my asking, from where did you purchase the hook & eye tape? Eventually, I am going to have to figure out how to finish my own cardiraye.

Terrific knitting, as usual. Thank you so much for sharing!!

Posted by: Kristy at June 12, 2004 4:14 PM