As predicted, I didn't get time yesterday to work on lining my Larger Than Life bag. We did small projects around the house, then went to the old house to pack up more stuff. This time we started on the attic & brought over a ton of Christmas & Halloween decorations. Rather than sticking it all back in the attic (which is terribly difficult to get to in this house) Doug's taking my idea of packing everything in the metal shed out back. Technically it's for the lawn mower & garden tools, but we have a smaller one attached to the house that will handle all that and it will be wonderful to be able to walk right out & carry in totes full of decorations when the mood strikes me, rather than wait for Doug to get home & get up in the attic!
So - that's one problem solved!
I did want to finish a place mat yesterday to see how I'd like it with the runner. When I looked at the picture I posted yesterday I realized I'd not done the black stripes correctly. I ripped, re-did & here's the result:
I'm really please with it & will go on & make 3 more. :)
We watched "The Messengers" last night - a pretty good flick - so I got some quality knitting time in on Vogue Cardi #19:
I've added length by knitting 6" of ribbing rather than 3". Since I'm long-waisted anyway, that seemed to be the best bet. Now I knit another 3" of stockinette before starting the armholes. I'm hoping to concentrate on this one fairly steadily & get it done in a week or so.
And believe it or not, I've pulled out Bianca's Jacket again:
I found it while moving, of course, and a couple of readers have been wondering when (or if!) I'd ever be finishing it. I think the time has come to buckle down & do the yoke. I'm not sure why I stopped but hopefully it won't be too hard to pick up again.
I think one of my favorite things about Ravelry is finding (or getting reminded) of new patterns to make. I've had Wicked downloaded on my computer for several months without even printing it out! And now I've found Glee through many different knitters on Ravelry. That goes on the list too. :)
I'm crossing my fingers that today I'll be able to work on Larger Than Life, in between swimming & working.....and finding more things to sell or give away. Our painter asked for (and received) our old California King water bed....Yay! One less thing to haul away. LOL
Oooh swimming...I miss the pool!
Love the table runner and the placemat but I really want to see your Larger Than Life bag!
Just teasing, I know you are working really hard.
Posted by: Pink | June 10, 2007 at 08:21 AM
Yay, Bianca's Jacket made it back into the queue!
Posted by: Wanda | June 10, 2007 at 08:40 AM
The cardi has great shaping, and the color is fantastic. The runner and place mats are going to be fantastic on your new table.
Posted by: Linda | June 10, 2007 at 08:53 AM
The cardi looks wonderful!
Posted by: adrienne | June 10, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Hey Bron,
Yesterday, while sitting next to a crocheter in my LYS, I asked her to show me how. After about a minute of her explaining I was off and running. I had had a "flashback" memory of one of my babysitters in my kidhood in the 70's show me how to chain. And, so I was off and running and having a BLAST. She then taught me how to make it bigger and eventually I made a square. I've now come over to the "dark-side" and want to learn how to do a granny square.
My question is this.... There are two projects floating around the internets these days. One of them is the Oversized Market Bag, which you have just finished and is stunning by the way. The other is a big blanket, I think it is an afgan, that is just as stunning. Do you know where that pattern is from? I have the pattern for the bag, but I am looking for the blanket pattern. I'm sure you have already done it and are napping under it. Haha!
Thanks for your help my friend!
Oh, yeah, your craft room is really coming together. Why, oh, WHY did you NOT move closer to me. We are sooooo kindred spirits! Heh...
talk to you soon.
Posted by: Mary-Kay | June 10, 2007 at 11:31 AM
OOOoooo I'm sorry, I meant the "Larger Than Life Bag" - which by the way is modeled by my knitting teacher Kristi Porter from San Diego.
Posted by: Mary-Kay | June 10, 2007 at 11:33 AM
Your table runner and placemat came look great, and your cardi is looking good so far. It's good that you can adjust adjust patterns, just the thought scares me. lol
Posted by: Pam | June 10, 2007 at 02:10 PM
u always amaze me Bron. Your so talented!
Posted by: Stacey | June 10, 2007 at 04:08 PM
LOL - Thanks, Pink! I'll be working on it tomorrow morning, don't worry. :)
Yep, Wanda - I was thinking of you when I typed up my post this morning - you'll finally see it completed!
Thanks, Linda - the table set's colors are unusual, but they definitely go with the kitchen & dining room.
Pam & Stacey - Thanks so much you too but I have to be super modest on this one. :) Adding length to a cardi & shortening a table runner are really easy fixes. You just have to go for it a few times to get over the anxiety that comes from winging it!
Posted by: Bron | June 10, 2007 at 07:58 PM