Stunningly Unmotivated
I love textured yarns to knit with. I almost inevitably hate them when it comes to putting the garment together. It's almost impossible to identify where the middle ground between two stitches exists, thus making mattress stitching the sleeves to the body more of a trial than a joy. I've been seaming with the Phil Eponge, and, surprisingly, if I am careful, it's not a terrible experience. But the being careful part does slow me down more than I like, and I found myself needing to put the sweater down after only sewing in the unnecessary ends and seaming the back to the sleeves. Not terribly impressive, but at least it is forward progress.
Blog of the Day
Leisel in Colorado Springs, Colorado is my link for today. The title of her blog, Knot Again makes me laugh with all its punny goodness. She's just discovered the yarn heroin that is Koigu, is working on a lovely crochet baby afghan and has just moved into her new home on TypePad.
Wow! Thanks, Theresa :)
Hi
I am reading your blog very carefully these days since I was wondering about how to seam with phil eponge. I am knitting a small vest for my daughter with it and now I face the seaming and yes it is just so difficult.... Luckily it is small! It is very nice knitted up though and so light so your sweater must be really nice to wear!
best regards
Marjolein
If you hadn't mentioned it I would have totally believed you had seamed up the whole thing from that trick photo :)
You're doing better than I am - I felt uninspired last night, and therefore didn't knit at all!
The sweater looks beautiful. I can't wait for a modeled shot of it.
Wow, that is going look awesome when the finishing is complete. I can't wait for a modeled pic!
It looks great - soon to be worn!
LOL a taste of life as it is experienced by those of us who don't seam well, eh? I have no doubt it will be beautiful, seams and all, when you finish.