Puckering

Pucker is almost finished.



I sewed everything together, and all that is left is the bottom band to “gather” the front. I opted to do this at the end instead of on each piece PRIOR to sewing the side seams. I’ll pick up all the stitches along the bottom and work in the round.

Not sure if I love it. It's ok, but not the grand hopes that I had.

I also don't know why this photo is pink. There is no pink anywhere in my house.

PLAY BALL!

Yesterday was Opening Day at AT&T Park and my dad, sister, and I were there as always.



However, earlier in the day, there was a grim outlook on the status of the game.



Before we left Fresno in the A.M., I checked the weather and there was a 100% chance on rain in SF. But we decided to head up anyways, joking the entire way that it probably just meant that the weatherman is a Dodgers fan.

Around Daly City, my hopes were low. The sky looked like it was about to explode and send 10 inches of rain down upon us. But we continued on to the park.

After grabbing beer and hot dogs, we settled into our seats and had to endure a few sprinkles. But by the 6th inning what did I see? Blue skies, smiling at me!



This just proves that YES, the weatherman IS a Dodgers fan, but God is a Giant's fan ;).

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Also, in my blog reading in the last couple of days I found this pattern booklet at Loop.



HOLY CRAP how have I never seen this before. I CRAZY love Olive.

Rambling Rose

This weekend I did the final finishing (blocking and buttons) on Rambling Rose:



I absolutely adore it, except that it is WAAAYYY too big.



You can't really see it in the photos, but the armholes hang way too low and it's definitely a lot more roomier than needed.


However, have no fear! This is a bit premature, but it’s going straight into my “pregnancy pile” (stuff I’ve shrunk out of since I’ve lost some weight). It’s actually going to be FAB with a baby bump someday.

DETAILS:
Rambling Rose, Interweave Knits Winter 2006
Knit Picks Andean Silk in Chestnut, 11 skeins
Size 6 straight needles
Raveled

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One other small FO to share. Another Quickie Baby Sweater.



DETAILS:
Quickie Baby Sweater, from D-Made
Paton's Classic Merino Wool in Cognac Heather, less than 1 ball
Size 10.5 straight needles
Raveled

I swear almost everyone we know who is married is having kids right now. Luckily, all I needed was a weekend at the cabin, snowed in, to get this finished.

Summer:

Now: