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Archive for January 2008

Little Arrowhead Scarf

Posted by: fourpeass on: January 30, 2008

I keep having dreams of returning to my old job. It’s creepy and I don’t want to look into it. Also, never heard back from the boutique. All is well though, I’ve been applying to at least 3 jobs a day. Something’s got to stick. I may start looking in New York. I could always [...]

Deep V Argyle Vest

Posted by: fourpeass on: January 29, 2008

Pattern: Deep V Argyle Vest
Source: www.eunnyjang.com
Yarn: Jaeger Extra Fine Merino DK
Needles: Clover US 4 circular
When I knit my gauge for swatch for this, I was spot on. Right yarn, right needles, right tension. Perfect! Right? Well, not so much. After a few rounds, I noticed that the stitches looked slightly longer in the actual project [...]

Sewing FO

Posted by: fourpeass on: January 29, 2008

Pattern: Simplicity – Builty By You 3964 by Built By Wendy
Fabric: Black Cotton and an Alexander Henry print

I think this will be my final Built By Wendy pattern. I’m ready to move on! I love this shirt. I’m not thrilled with the sleeves because they’re not really sleeves. Just pieces of fabric that [...]

Birthdays….

Posted by: fourpeass on: January 27, 2008

I got the dress form. Thanks mom and dad!

Fabric Love

Posted by: fourpeass on: January 27, 2008

I’m in love with this fabric. It’s so bold and vibrant. It reminds me of Spain. I’m currently making a shirt. You can sort of the make out the pattern in the next photo:

It is that blue and white top in the center. I’m using the above fabric for the main body of the shirt [...]