Happy Halloween!
Damn that DST!!!
Hope everyone had/is having a nice Halloween. We had fun carving pumpkins last night with several good friends - most of them ended up with political statements carved into them (given the upcoming election).
We unfortunately forgot about daylight savings, so I got up at 4am for my 6am shift. UGH. At least I didn't have to work an extra hour, that's almost worse!
Klaralund!

I love this Klaralund sweater so much. I have really enjoyed wearing it and it is getting softer everytime I wear it.
Mel's Mistake Rib Mittens
I finished the Mistake Rib scarf for my dear friend Melanie, and I created a pattern for the scarf, mittens, and gloves. I'll post the free pattern soon, once I have the tweaks out. Here's a sneak peek:

We were made from scratch! We are proud of Jenny!
Kate!
Here's the pic of the finished Kate neckline compared to the previous. It's a little hard to tell, but the new one is much lower. The old one looked like I was being strangled!
![]() | ![]() | That neck's a mite funny... | Ah. That's better. |
What I did:
1) I ripped out the too high neckband.
2) I sewed with machine where I wanted the new neckline to be (just like a steek) so I had a firm guide:

3) I picked up the stitches at the new sewn neckline, and knit and purled
around.

Voilą!.
Wow, I have a lot of projects!
I have (ahem) cast on for a few more things.
I know, I know. I daren't say, my mania is almost embarrassing. I'm just trying to hang on for dear life while this moving crap gets sorted out.
Our new house didn't pass inspection because it's being built and not quite done, but we did find someone to take over the rent of the lame place we live now! WooHoo! Think good thoughts out there for the house closing next week...


Comments
Hey, that Kate looks great! I left mine at home, but someday I'm going to need to take another shot at that neckline. I like your method. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a huge pile of WIPs. I do too, and I just can't stop starting more! At least you have some FOs too. I need to keep working...
Posted by: molly | October 31, 2004 11:11 PM
I LOVE your Klaralund on you. She fits so perfect. Did you make the small and what size needle did you use? Am I being nosey?
Great job on Kate also. Her neck definately looks better.
Good luck with your house!!! :-)
Posted by: Eilene | November 1, 2004 08:45 AM
Hey! You're somehow able to move, work, socialize AND feed the blog with knitty goodness. You are a superwoman.
I hope the moving thing goes okay. Let me know when you are settled in and we will try to hook up in the near vicinity, perhaps! At a knitting store, of course.
Great projects. I love the way you fixed the neckline-- "You will go HERE, dammit!" Works for me.
The glove project is also very impressive. You go.
Posted by: rachel | November 1, 2004 09:44 AM
Oooooooh, looking VERY good! Both projects are gorgeous. I'm very impressed by how you handled that neckline. Totally MYKU!!! I curtsy to you!
Posted by: Becky | November 2, 2004 11:55 AM
Love Klaralund and Kate, both such wonderful sweaters! I particularly like the colourway you chose for Klaralund.
Posted by: Marta | November 4, 2004 10:39 AM