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June 10, 2005
Something for everyone
Isn't it lovely, receiving yarn in the post? My Webs order arrived this morning.
First, for a Buttonhole Bag, inspired by Rita Marley and Dior 04. I bought the red in Toronto. For utter perfection the yellow would be slightly less orange, but that really is pedantic. I'm a 'good enough' girl.
Next: A box of Filatura di Crosa Elena, to make Interweave's Corset pullover. The people at Webs were very helpful but I think I came late to the sale: all of my first three choices of colour were sold out, but the price on this was right and I was ordering the Cascade anyway... well you know perfectly well yourselves how we can rationalise these things. But I do think it will be nice in blue. With a black wool pencil skirt, and patent heels, in autumn. I won't start it for a while, but I'm looking forward to when I do.
The pink is more Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran for yes, another shrug. I saw the pink one that Felicia made, I couldn't help myself.
Next up is Clapothree. I have no justification, apart from after knitting one each for sister and mother, I want one for myself. A small yarn section at the (mostly) beading shop near work has just expanded to include RY; this is Cashsoft DK in a sagey beige, not nearly so grey as it looks here. It is wonderfully soft but I'm slightly anxious that it may have a tendency to pill. In this picture you can clearly see the no-stitch-marker technique: the ribs are the stitches that will be dropped.
Finally, the belt has grown. Only about two foot more to go. (This one is going to wrap twice around the waist. No I have not considered lavatory logistics, nor will I until the time comes.)
Viewers, stay tuned. Sargeant Pepper has entered the building.
Posted by Amelia at June 10, 2005 06:14 PM
Comments
the last sentence has me positively hyperventilating!
Posted by: Jacqueline at June 11, 2005 12:29 AM
Busy girl! I love al the new yarn. That corset pulloover looks really cool! The belt colors are beautiful as well.
Posted by: Jackie at June 11, 2005 01:00 AM
I'm with Jacqueline. I can't wait for that jacket! I've always wished I had the panache (which I kind of conflate with tallness) to wear epaulettes.
Posted by: jodi at June 11, 2005 01:54 AM
I love seeing all the new yarn and projects you have planned. I've never seen the buttonhole bag before, I like it. The belt is very pretty too! Can't wait for the Sergeant Pepper reveal!!!
Posted by: michele at June 11, 2005 02:40 AM
Is the second belt (purple and green) also Cotton Rope? I just brought those same colors home from the LYS because they had no pink (pink and green are a long-standing downfall of mine). They look lovely-- thank you for sharing the pattern. This will make a great addition to my mom's birthday present (and then one for myself, of course...):)
Posted by: Carie Morrison at June 11, 2005 06:19 AM
The Corset Pullover has been on my to do list for a while now - I just love the pattern. Look forward to seeing your buttonhole bag in those lovely bright colours.
Posted by: Mary at June 11, 2005 09:08 AM
It is a huge guily pleasure to receive yarn in the post and what lovely yarn! I'm thinking about the corset pullover as well - isn't there a completed one somewhere on the web? Looking forward to seeing Sgt Pepper revealed....
Posted by: Anita at June 11, 2005 11:57 AM
Me too!
Posted by: Tracy at June 11, 2005 03:12 PM
Love the colors you pick... Can't wait to see the FOs.
Posted by: Liz at June 12, 2005 06:12 AM
Anna, I love your blog. I myself am suffering from "Black Dog Days" for nearly a year now. Keep up the good work, you are a great writer and a uber-cool knitster!
Posted by: Christina at June 12, 2005 06:59 AM
Aha! If I had been a good girl and checked my blogs yesterday I would have been prepared for the advent of the glorious Sgt.--but now I have the pleasure of anticipating your beautiful corset pullover. I do love that pattern, but I'm not sure it would flatter me--so I will enjoy vicariously through you.
Posted by: Ashley at June 12, 2005 02:26 PM
Wow! You have been one busy girl?! I love the jacket, and I think you can pull it off nicely. All I can say is Wow!
Posted by: Stacey at June 12, 2005 04:00 PM