March 10, 2003

To prove I'm no longer procrastinating on finishing the Muppet Pimp Coat, here's photographic evidence that part of yesterday afternoon was spent seaming it. Seaming, though dull, is not particularly tedious with this sweater as there is very little stitch definition thanks to the cotton ball characteristics of the yarn. A rookie's dream! I do believe that I could blindfold myself, seam the sweater any old way and not worry about how it'll look in the end. I hope to finish the Muppet Pimp Coat by this evening, so that I can start swatching for a few of my future knitting projects. (And don't you just love that cotton jacket?)

Lastly, and because someone asked to see it, here's a photo of a baby sweater I knitted for my newborn niece in January 2002:



Hand-knitted with love for Maya.

I made booties and a diaper cover to match, and the ensemble was a big hit with my brother and sister-in-law as they wanted an outfit in a classic style that my niece could wear for baby pictures. It was the first time I had ever done embroidery (note the flowers just above the picot edging) and because I had misplaced my brain, I decided to IRON the embroidery to set it. Ever singed fingering four ply? The smell is enough to curl your toes. Needless to say, I had to redo the embroidery and by that time my brain was working again. To set the embroidery the second time, I covered it with a lightweight cloth, steamed gently, then sprayed with cold water and starch. Second time's the charm.

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