Blue

I was so happy to read all the cross-stitch histories. Thanks for sharing.




I took part in the Spring swap at the Four Seasons Swap at Ravelry, and this is what my (secret) sending partner, Cheryl, mailed me. I love cotton yarn, and I received so much of Sugar n’ Cream happiness. I am very intrigued by the book. Many thanks, Cheryl! She said that she really tried to find colored cotton twine (the hardware store kind) for me…thanks for hunting. I really appreciate it.


Crafting life. I have been trying very hard to finish my UFOs. I have an ongoing deal with self—to begin one project for every three finished. I was clean for over a month—until yesterday. I casted on and my long-distance conscious made me frog it. Actually, it felt great to frog—I was walking around with way too much guilt. Now that it has been frogged, technically, I am still clean.


Anyway. I began what has now come to be called “Blue” last November, with the hope of making this (second from left on row two). Come April 2008 and I don’t feel like full-sleeve, bolero styled outfit anymore. So I just winged it, and came up with my own concoction.




Though I am not jumping with joy, I am happy with the outcome. This was such a fast knit (would have been faster if I did not live in UFO land). Blue is totally wearable; I have never knit anything blue for myself (so strange). It is a top-down...and so less seaming. Yay. Butterflies would be the last thing I would buy, but when I saw these buttons at Downtown Yarns, something clicked. I totally love them--I think they lend a whimsical touch.

Pattern: Own concoction. Special mention--Neck Down Bulky Bolero (from Knitting Pure and Simple) for casting inspiration and Puff-Sleeve Feminine Cardigan (from Fitted Knits) for sleeve band inspiration.
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton
Needle: US $8 (circular for body, dpns for sleeves)


Blue’s first public appearance was at last night’s Sit n Knit’s "bar" party. I won something at the raffle. Me. I was so taken aback when Ann-Marie called out my ticket number. I never win anything.