Pursuit of Fiber » Flair http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog This is my pursuit of my dreams and aspirations in college to have a career in fiber. I have dabbled in many things of the fiber world, but knitting is my main obsession. Occasionally you will see the others pop up. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:06:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 WIP Wednesday – Almost done & Re-do http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog/2008/10/29/wip-wednesday-almost-done-re-do/ http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog/2008/10/29/wip-wednesday-almost-done-re-do/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:06:53 +0000 rchrispy http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog/?p=216 Flair

I finished the hem of Flair on Sunday evening, since then I have stalled on the sleeve.   Flair is coming out rather slim, its going to be more cardigan than jacket so I have decided to go with the blue buttons from the post last Wednesday. I am nervous but I seem to always be nervous before I block something. Since I’m trying to figure out cardigan/jacket, I will keep at this until I get it right.

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This sweater was finished and I have worn it at least twice in the last month, but I was just unhappy with it because of this:

Lettuce button band of doom

The band was lettuce-ing and driving me nuts. So I tried to create a button band reinforcement with grosgrain ribbon. It failed miserably since the buttonholes done by the machine ripped out. So I grudgingly ripped out the buttonhole side and re-knit it with a smaller needle. I am so happy that I went and ripped out the button band too. So I need to re-knit the band. It should only take me a short while but I have yet to do it.

]]> http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog/2008/10/29/wip-wednesday-almost-done-re-do/feed/ 2 WIP Wednesday – I’m back! http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog/2008/10/22/wip-wednesday-im-back/ http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog/2008/10/22/wip-wednesday-im-back/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:25:19 +0000 rchrispy http://www.pursuitoffiber.com/blog/?p=208 Hawaii - the water & rocks

I have been on vacation as you know. I tried to improve my photography skills. With the black volcanic rock of The Big Island and the pale blue of the ocean it proved a challenge. The above photo is one of my best pictures.

I was only there for two weeks. It was fun but a bit too hot for me. I really love the Pacific NW and its moderate temperatures and the ability to wear wool most of the year. Since I got back a month ago, I have been working on designs and enjoying my time off.

Churchable's mariners sock

I have been feeling guilty that I have not knit Churchable a pair of socks since the 4th of July in 2007. He is over do for a pair of socks. I started the above socks quite a while ago but I disliked them with a passion and refused to work on them. So I frogged them and started over 2 weeks ago. I really trucked through the foot.

Flair in progress

Its the October Holiday Stockpile on the Malabrigo Junkie Ravelry Group. I have done a few designs and knit a new cowl using a technique that I have never done before. I decided that I really needed winter coats so I started Flair last Monday and split off the arms this weekend. I have come to a decision point.

Flair button choices

Which button looks better?

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