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Monday, July 31, 2006
Mannequin or me?
I've finally gotten around to dressing the mauve tank top (which many correctly identified as the Vittadini pattern.)
This is how it looks on the mannequin.
And how the garment actually looks when it's worn on me.
Pattern: From Vittadini pattern book.
Size made: Smaller than small (any surprise that I have yet again *downsized* the pattern?)
Yarn used: 6 balls of Gedifra Top Soft
Needles used: size 5.5mm & 6mm knitting needles
Time taken: 4 weeks from start to finish -- a little bit of procasination, a dash of overseas travel + some pattern deciphering. My thoughts on this garment
Very modest neckline. The garment is really soft next to the skin and definitely very breathable due to the lace pattern used. The cables also added some texture. This will definitely be a regular piece in my wardrobe.
Want to see another garment (WIP photo) that is done up in the same yarn? Check out my student's work! Now, hopefully I can keep going and finish off the other project too!
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Can't believe it's almost been a month...
Since I last blogged.
I've been away for a short trip to Shanghai -- to catch up with some good friends (who are my great ex-colleagues during my China stint), do a bit of shopping and also eat lots of good food.
Other than that, the lessons (or rather my students) have been keeping me busy. Lots of projects are being started, tackled and some are now off the needles.
During this time, I also started some projects. [I am sure you are expecting me to say that, didn't you?] I am a knitaholic -- I may not knit from dawn to dusk but certainly knitting and crochet is a huge part of my lifestyle. Yes, even when I travel overseas, there's bound to be a project or two in my carry-on bag. [SQ flights allow you to bring on your knitting projects; I even brought along a crochet WIP. I just had to *flash* my projects as the X-ray detected my crochet hooks! LOL]
This is a not a FLASHBACK. I took out a new ball of that dysfunctionally-uncoordinated red cotton yarn to reknit that project. This time, the project should continue without a cinch (it's actually now longer than what's shown in the photo) as I am rejvenated and refreshed after that mini-holiday break.
Besides, I enjoyed sipping the tea sachets that Becky my tea swap partner sent! I am so in love with the evolution's Earl Grey Lavender infusion tea -- I wonder if they ship international? Hubby's already eyeing my Yogi's Cocoa Spice packs!
Other than that, ready for the FO reveal?
This is a very modest looking tank. And the best part?
This tank top:
- knits up using 5.5mm needles,
- uses around 6 balls of yarn and
- is totally wearable for Singapore's weather!
At this point, hubby's already asking about his *finished* sweater.... "Yes dear, they will go into the washer next!"
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