Sorry folks - I need to photograph black projects in natural light! But here's proof that I am, indeed, finished with Lacy Top Cardi's body:
There's a really nice picot edging (sorry about the foot!) and here's a dark pic of the ties:
I know you really can't see them at all, but they're there. It's a nice pattern in that you finish the fronts and bottom all at once while incorporating the ties in your final row. I did change the last row but it's no biggie: I didn't like how the stitches were looking on the right side (you end with a WS row) so I cut the yarn & reattached so I'd end with a RS. Much better to my eye. :)
I also made this about 4 inches longer than suggested, maybe a bit more. I didn't keep track, just tried it on as I went.
It'll take me a couple of days for the sleeves and then I'll have the unveiling. It's been awhile since you've seen a pic of me. LOL
Here's my progress on a new pattern by Wendy for a dishcloth:
(Ignore that one bit in the center where my stitch count went wonky for a row.) This is fun to do & looks really great. It's Wendy's crochet answer to the knit "Ball Band" dishcloth. When it's finished, it'll go in my "fall kitchen" stack. It matches the tea cozy & dishcloth I've already made.
I'll be taking this book to school with me for some light reading:
This was back-ordered on Amazon for a couple of months & it finally arrived yesterday. I haven't had time to even flip through it, so I'm looking forward to a bit of reading today. I'll be subbing 6th grade English today so I know I'll be able to read a bit.
And yes, I'm still planning on making a pattern for my Mom's apron. In fact, I'm really itching to do some more sewing. Every day as I sit at the computer, my sewing machine sits right beside me, tempting me!
Have a happy & blessed first day of spring....whatever the weather!
The cardi looks terrific, as does the dishcloth-I plan to start this by the weekend.
First day of Spring-we've been discussing this for weeks-Elena's teacher claims today is the first day of Spring, always on the 20th, but my calendar says the first day is the 21st? The first day of Winter is always 12/21 (I remember because it's Elena's birthday too), but somehow I lost track of when the first day of Spring usually is-solve this for me, please
Posted by: deneen | March 20, 2007 at 05:47 AM
That cardi looks fantastic!!!!
Posted by: Adrienne | March 20, 2007 at 05:50 AM
Deneen - Here's what an official site says:
"March 20, 2007, is a date that most of us recognize as symbolic of changing seasons. As we welcome spring, people south of the equator are actually gearing up for the cooler temperatures of autumn.
What Happens at the Equinox?
Far from being an arbitrary indicator of the changing seasons, March 20 (March 21 in some years) is significant for astronomical reasons. On March 20, 2007, at precisely 8:07 P.M. EDT (March 21, 00:07 Universal Time), the Sun will cross directly over the Earth's equator. This moment is known as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the moment of the autumnal equinox.
Equinox Means "Equal Night"
Translated literally, equinox means "equal night." Because the sun is positioned above the equator, day and night are about equal in length all over the world during the equinoxes. A second equinox occurs each year on September 22 or 23; in 2007, it will be on September 23 at 5:51 A.M. EDT (09:51 UT). This date will mark the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the Southern (vernal denotes "spring")."
Maybe the calendar says that the 21st is the beginning of spring because the official equinox comes so late in the day??
The the winter solstice and the summer solstice vary too by a day or so each year. It all depends on the position of the earth. :)
Thanks, Adrienne! Once I got the pattern figured out, the cardi's been a breeze to crochet. :)
Posted by: Bron | March 20, 2007 at 06:15 AM
I saw a story about that apron book on tv awhile back....very interesting.
Posted by: Lucy | March 20, 2007 at 08:05 AM
your cardi is beautiful!!!!!
Posted by: cathy | March 20, 2007 at 08:35 AM
The cardi looks great. I hope to get the book today. I looked through it Satruday, but forgot to actually buy it.
Posted by: Vera | March 20, 2007 at 11:18 AM
I will print your response and bring it into school tomorrow! Thanks
Posted by: deneen | March 20, 2007 at 03:36 PM
The cardi is coming along smashingly.
Love the dishcloth - it looks fun & cheery!
Posted by: Kimberly | March 21, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Simply beautiful! They look so natural.
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