I have been busy, both tending the shop and doing my real job, and this is how far I am on the dress:
— It’s been cut out, the darts are sewn and pressed and I’ve sewn and pressed the center back seam and sewn the sleeves to the front and back. Not much sewing time for me this week, but hopefully I’ll get some time this week-end.
It’s Onion 2036 – a 1960’s styled dress, that can be made in both woven and knit fabric. I’m making this version in a rayon-lycra knit with a fabulous retro look.
The line drawing for 2036
While waiting for seams to cool down after pressing them (am I the only one who really hates waiting for that?) I finished the hat I made for my Bonus-dad. It’s now blocked, but it’s still on my table – which is too bad because it’s been chilly this week and he could have put it to good use.
The hat waiting for my bonus-dad
So I did finish something, but now it seems like my Finish-itis is over, because I am filled with new ideas as to what to knit – and first thing I’ve cast on, is going to be a lovely (I hope) boatneck jumper in Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend.
I really hope this is going to work, because last year I attempted to do something similar (The big Epic Knitting Fail) . And while it was lovely and perfect (even the colour!) I ruined it after blocking. I decided to put it in the washer for a spin (after I had handwashed it) and it felted. I cried.
And since then I’ve been afraid to start a new jumper. But now is the time.
The beginning of a beatyful jumper. I hope.
I’m doing a boatneck top down raglan with garter ridges at the neckline, hem and cuffs, I think.
I have more projects I want to cast on, but I’m waiting for the yarn to arrive. I really have a stash that’s way too small:-)
Welcome to Start-itis!
good luck with the jumper (be sure not to put it in the washer this time and be prepared that it will pill like hell and look worn after wearing it 1 time. At least that’s what happend to my cardigan, that I made out of a singles yarn…)