the blue blog archives: going on a ribbon hunt

It was a beautiful day yesterday in Boston, so the boys and I went out to the Public Garden for a ride on the swan boats and a quick trip to the Paper Source across the street.

We spotted a great ribbon for crinkle right away and then the boys granted me a whole four more minutes to see if there were any others that were better. I did find a second one I liked and since I didn't think I could decide between the two before boy meltdown occurred, we dashed over to the counter to get both.

The boys earned an ice cream cone for coming with me to the store and we rode on the swan boats one more time before heading home, where I could decide on that ribbon and finish up a still slightly curly crinkle. Yes, the blocking had only moderate results.

Most of the edging now lies sort of perpendicular to the garment, instead of lying down flat. It's not completely flipped up anymore, so that's actually a huge improvement. It looks pretty much like in the image in the book, with plenty of natural curl left in but still just enough picot showing to add that frilly element to the sweater.

So, what ribbon did I pick? How's it look? You'll have to wait until I shower and steal my photographers away from their legos to see....

posted by alison at 8:58 am | in crinkle

Comments

*on pins and needles*

Posted by: Rosemary at June 28, 2006 9:13 AM

Love both the ribbons but I am partial to the pink and green. Back in the heyday of preppiedom in the 80's pink and green was IT!

Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at June 28, 2006 9:18 AM

I love them both, but hope it's the orange-y one!

Posted by: Beverly at June 28, 2006 9:28 AM

Oooo both are pretty but even though I love green and pink I think I like the orange and pink one better! Waiting for my blue glace to arrive so I can crinkle too!

Posted by: Cathy at June 28, 2006 9:34 AM

I'd iron the edging with serious elbow grease, Grumberina-style. And I'd choose the green ribbon.

Posted by: Rebekah at June 28, 2006 9:37 AM

You know, I never think of Paper Source for ribbon, but it looks like they have a lovely selection!

Posted by: Jenna at June 28, 2006 9:50 AM

"boy meltdown" - I SO hear that! I stopped by my LYS last night "for just a minute" and was interrupted in my sock yarn awe by my 10 year old son saying, "Mom, come look at this!" He'd found the spinning wheel in the next room and had that thing going 90mph!!! I about had a heart attack!

I hope you picked the ribbon with the green. :o)

Posted by: elizabeth at June 28, 2006 9:54 AM

hhmmm, i'm going to guess the ribbon on the left! :) and i also recommend a heavy pressing with the iron. anything can be tamed with a hot iron!

Posted by: gleek at June 28, 2006 10:19 AM

MY VOTE: While I absolutely love the orange/pink ribbon, I think the subdued pink/gray combo would be best.

Posted by: Leslie at June 28, 2006 10:20 AM

I'm guessing the one at the right, it would really "fun up" all the pink ;-)

Posted by: Helene at June 28, 2006 10:20 AM

I can't wait to see it!

Posted by: silverarrowknits at June 28, 2006 10:21 AM

I'm betting you picked the ribbon on the left, while I would certainly have swooned over the ribbon on the right - aaah, pink and orange together! :)

Posted by: Donna at June 28, 2006 11:20 AM

I like both! They're both very cute. Can't wait to see.

Posted by: Wanda at June 28, 2006 11:30 AM

I really like the non-plaid ribbon. It really looks like a similar color pink.

Posted by: Kelly at June 28, 2006 11:30 AM

Orange and PinK!

Posted by: knittingnurse at June 28, 2006 11:38 AM

what a fun day with the boys. it must be so neat to have all of these shops and activities so close by.
yup, i'm jealous ;-P

Posted by: rebecca at June 28, 2006 11:38 AM

What beauteous ribbon! Either is a great finishing touch. I'm partial to orange plaid, sort of a madras-y look (but maybe that's not what's wanted?).

After all this watching, I think I must Crinkle too.

Posted by: Ina at June 28, 2006 12:11 PM

can't wait...

Posted by: wendy at June 28, 2006 12:16 PM

I hope you picked the bright ribbon!

Posted by: Chris at June 28, 2006 12:29 PM

They're both perfect in their own way, but I have to root for the pink and orange one. MMmm, pink and orange :)

Posted by: Vicki at June 28, 2006 12:32 PM

I vote pink and green. :-D

Posted by: Anne at June 28, 2006 4:39 PM

Gosh, this voting is fairly evenly split. I vote for the orange and pink plaid. Can't wait to see it finished.

Posted by: Katherine at June 28, 2006 4:54 PM

I made Crinkle in red, your Crinkle is beautiful.

Posted by: Modestine07 at June 29, 2006 4:50 AM