shawl collar first look
Ah! Behold my Second Flush of ROMANCE!
Not too long after the initial knitting frenzy of the Curve, the honeymoon was suddenly over.
Yes, I was still in love. But looking at the shape of the collar, mine eyes were darkened and my head began to swim. I made myself do three more pattern repeats to clear it. Nothing. So I put all of us to bed.
For a few days.
Then, refreshed! I read the directions again and pinned it to the neckline.
IT WORKS!
Yes, it’s unblocked. Yes, it requires some skill in the attachment – have you ever *eased* a piece of flexible fabric into another piece of unyielding fabric? I can do that – god bless there were years of sewing in the day. Sleeves, skirt, gathered and pleated, pockets, and bands. Lapels.
AH. Yes. Those dark days of the dull apprenticeship pay off – Ollie, the Italian tailor who taught me everything she knew about the Mystery of the Lapel would be proud.
Now the shape returns to brilliant and I can’t wait to see it done.
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some fun Blog Fever in the shape of Word Clouds
via KARMA – thanks…
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After a couple of folks wrote to me, I made a little button for the Sock Nation! Take one from yesterday’s entry or the right side bar if you like… :)
Wow, I love your color choices! That’s going to be a gorgeous & elegant sweater. That collar is just perfect for the display of a gorgeous brooch. Those sock yarns from yesterday are yummy, too. Ooh, makes me want to find my poor, neglected sock projects! (not that they’ve got colors as pretty as that, but it’s not nice to discriminate, is it.)
S.W.O.O.N. Bonne Marie, that sweater, curviness and all, is just gorgeous. I adore it! Covet it! Must snatch it out of your blog and possess it!
Finish it up now, missy. It’s gargeous!
I’m loving those colors! I’ve had a thing for green lately. Just beautiful.
Wow, persistance and skill pay off! I’m glad you’re back in love with this gorgeous project. Can’t wait to see it in all its glory.