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Out with the old, and in with the New

Finally a wee bit of real blogging going on - yeah!

In moving, one thing I discovered is that I have many long forgotten WIP’s, and some are so close to being done it’s ridiculous. Lotus Blossom tank being one of them, all she needed was some ends sewn in and the arms finished. Now this did take me longer than it should have because I had to do one arm repeatedly because my tension was crazy tight (can we say totally stressed out). But she’s finally done, and there is time enough to still wear her.

Lotus Blossom Tank
Failed attempt of IW pose

There were a few modifications. I did down-size the pattern by taking out one lace repeat (10 stitches) and CO this new number. I also knit the bodice about 2″ longer before starting the arm hole decreasing. It worked and the fit is good, and the belly covered.

So with one old (slightly over a year) UFO out of the way of course I had to start something new. Interweave’s Tangled Yoke Cardigan is now on the needles. I love me some felted tweed goodness.

Tangled Yoke Cardigan
Cable goodness is just around the corner

Have a great weekend all!

Posted in Projects, Knitting, Done and Gone, Lotus Blossom, UFO Challenge, Cardigans on Aug 17th, 2007

13 Responses to “Out with the old, and in with the New”

  1. on 17 Aug 2007 at 7:37 pm1jaya

    I had the feeling the moment I saw that cardigan that you would be making it. It’s gorgeous! :)

  2. on 17 Aug 2007 at 9:43 pm2Amy

    That tank is so beautiful on you! I love it!

  3. on 17 Aug 2007 at 9:44 pm3Tina M.

    Oh wow… you look wonderful in it! I love the color, the fit, everything! Great job, and I can’t wait to see it in person.

  4. on 18 Aug 2007 at 11:15 am4Jen

    Oh, your Lotus Blossom is gorgeous! And I’m definitely going to be making that cardigan as well. It’s too pretty to resist.

  5. on 20 Aug 2007 at 9:49 pm5Monica

    Lotus Blossom looks great on you! I was so pleased to see the yarn you’d spun from the mixed-green fiber I sent you. It came out so nice!

  6. on 21 Aug 2007 at 5:28 am6maryse

    i do love that lotus blossom. so pretty.

  7. on 22 Aug 2007 at 6:05 am7beth

    I love the stitch pattern on that tank. I’m thinking shawl in a fingering weight yarn. Very beautiful.

  8. on 22 Aug 2007 at 8:37 am8Kae

    Lotus Blossom is gorgeous, and you show off well :) Absolutely wonderful job m’dear!

  9. on 22 Aug 2007 at 10:36 am9Kirsten

    Lotus Blossom is beautiful and it fits you so well!! Enjoy wearing it in these final days of summer.

  10. on 25 Aug 2007 at 8:10 am10Teresa C

    So cute! And it fits just right, I hope you wear it a lot!

  11. on 25 Aug 2007 at 10:45 pm11lv2knit

    I love the Lotus — the lace stitch is gorgeous. I somehow missed that one in IK. I need to go back and look for it.

    I already started the Hemlock — very addicting.

    RE: Cat Bordhi’s purl video — she is demonstrating combination knitting, which creates a new set of issues IMHO. Oh well. If we wanted perfection we would all own knitting machines!

  12. on 27 Aug 2007 at 8:05 am12Jessica

    Your LB is absolutely beautiful! Love the color! :)

  13. on 30 Aug 2007 at 5:28 pm13anne

    oh, and a pretty pretty top too! (sorry i am soooo far behind on blog reading)