More Pictures!

While I had the camera out the other day, I snapped a few photos of my Veronica sweater.  I actually completed this one a while ago, but haven’t finished sewing on the closures.  I’ve been procrastinating because the sweater is actually a tad small right now, so I don’t think I’ll be able to wear [...]

July 27, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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Narrowing down the UFO pile

So, I got the Dove Vest finished and delivered.  It’s pretty, but not something I’d wear myself.  I loved the stitch pattern though, so I’m kind of toying with the idea of trying to modify the pattern to better flatter my shape.  I probably won’t act on that thought, but I wouldn’t be opposed to [...]

March 1, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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Project Distractions

I’ve got way too many projects going right now.  The good news is that the Veronica sweater is nearing completion, though I will have to stick with short sleeves.  I found the perfect hooks to use as closures for the front and even started sewing then on only to decide that I want to reverse [...]

February 6, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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I'm a very bad girl

So, I went out and bought yarn for my own Veronica sweater.  Yep, I couldn’t resist.  Besides, my sample was completely on hold until finding out what pattern to use.  (As it turns out, she wants not only a different pattern but also a different yarn.  I’m now in the middle of winding over 900 [...]

January 31, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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Doomed

So, the Veronica sweater is now a no-go.  I’m so sad and am thinking that I’ll need to buy some yarn soon to make it for myself.  Probably something that will crochet up a little lighter, or else I’ll need to make it long sleeved to be a truly cold weather sweater. Still don’t know [...]

January 22, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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And then sometimes everything goes right.

Instead of sewing today (which was my original plan), I sat on the couch watching hulu and working on my Veronica sweater.  Yep, for the entire day. Well, except for the lunch break I took with my husband to go get dim sum.  But other than that, yep, all day. But that means that I’ve [...]

January 18, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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When it just ain't working…

…then it’s time to frog and start over. I ripped out my progress on the Cappuccino Cardigan and switched to the Veronica Sweater.  The Veronica has a much more structured look, plus it calls for a hook that is two sizes larger.  While that still doesn’t get me the right gauge, I’ve decided to stick [...]

January 18, 2010 · ithilwyn · No Comments
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