Well folks, it was a long and bumpy road, but I finally finished up our dear friend Bluebell this week. Overall, I’d say I’m pleased with the end result. Here…
Bluebell Blocking Under the Christmas Tree
Here she is, blocking away. I was able to stretch out the sleeves to 17”, like on the diagram in the book, so we’ll see how it turns out. I…
stockinette blues
Whining alert. I knitted last night in lieu of reading for tax. It was pretty unfulfilling though because I’m stranded in a stretch of stockinette on my socks and an…
Now What??
So, I finished Sheldina and Bluebell (sans blocking), I started Roxy’s bed, and now I am free to put something else on the needles! But what to do? You may…
Bluebell (from hell?)
So, I seamed up Bluebell tonight. Words are not necessary: Say a prayer to the blocking gods for me.
Finished!
BUSTED!! Roxy caught in the act kneading my knitting…. Now to the post….. I finished up knitting Bluebell last night!! Hooray! Will I seam and block in a timely manner?…
almost done!!
I’m nearly finished knitting bluebell – I just have to knit the design on the cuff of that second sleeve, then I’m done. (Then on to finishing… bleh.) Note: I…
Progress Report
Well, I’m over my SSS with bluebell (second sleeve syndrome). I’m actually almost finished- I’m about 2/3 of the way through the bell on the sleeves and then I’ll be…
Out of the Slump!
Last night I picked up the stitches for the second sleeve of Bluebell! …I’ll wait for applause… I knitted the first 14 rows in stockinette, then started the first purl…
I should have knitted….
Spent Friday night moping, Saturday night drinking, and most of today reorganizing my iTunes library. Overall, I wish I had spent all that unproductive time knitting. Have I mentioned I’m…