This is how I like to show it . . . on my dressform. She never has the yo-yoing weight issues, that are always a part of my life. However, I have got to learn to deal with this issue.
Here is how it really looks. The fit is perfect, thanks to CF. Even though it is nicely packed. Knit of Fyberspates Scrumptious, it has lots of stretch and recovery. Hopefully I will get on that bike and shed a few pounds, so I can put the recovery to the test.
I finished up my second "Lady Kina" sweater, and I'm just waiting to have some time with Emery to take a few pictures. I think this one is going to fit her . . . so much better. It pays to take new measurements, each time you start a new project. Unlike me, Emery is simply growing, as 12 year olds do. I need to learn . . . "short-cuts never pay!"
Along with "Eva" and "Stella Pullover", I have cast-on for my "Lady Kina". As per the swatch pictured above, I am incorporating the pattern from the "Growing Leaves Cowl". As per instruction from CF, I have decided to knit my "Lady Kina" according to my shoulder measurements, and I'll increase for the bust. I'm testing out their theory that fit through the shoulder is the most important fit for a sweater. It is coming along nicely, and I'll be ready to split for the sleeves soon, however I think I need to commit some time to "Eva" for a bit, as she has been tucked away for a bit too long. I'm planning to take "Stella" with me on a little vacation I have coming up soon. The yarn for "Stella" is on a cone and will be so easy to tuck into my travel bag.
I spent some time trying to make zucchini chips this past weekend. It was a disaster. I was tending a grandchild at the time, and kept burning them! The first batch was cut too thin, and they quickly turned to ash. The second batch I added some parmesan cheese too, and the cheese started burning long before the chips were crispy. So I left the next batch plain. They were coming along nicely, until I started smelling that burned smell. There is fine line between crispy and burned. I'm watching for another zucchini to appear in the garden, so I can give it another try.
Don't forget, I'll be drawing a name from my "Followers" on Labor Day, to win a "a Poor Baby Sweater". It is bright pink, and would be so cute on any baby girl in your life. In addition, you can add a "Comment", telling me who you would knit this little sweater for, for a chance to win a free copy of the pattern. The sweater has an easy back zipper, which makes it easy to slip baby into. Get signed up for a chance to WIN!
I hope you are enjoying a fun, knitting Summer. Happy Knitting!!
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