Tuesday, January 22, 2008

On my way to the masters Tuesday.......

I now have 6 swatches completed - however, I'm having blocking issues. I tried wet blocking and pinning them and just could NOT get the darn stockinette curl out of them. So, we tried steaming them.......so, that may not have been the best choice because that made the stitches too flat! And that is a big no-no - can't send in swatches with flat stitches. So I dunked them in the water to fluff them up again and wet block them again but..............they ain't coming back from flatland! So, I'm probably going to have to re-knit them. This would be swatches #2, #4 and #5 so it's not too bad.

I was going to post pictures but seeing as how I'm going to be reknitting - I didn't really see the point. If you are desperate to see them though you can look HERE as I put them on Flickr. I'll post a better photo show on this next week. I have completed a lot of the questions and gotten my notebook all set up and ready to go though. I should be able to finish the redo's in a day or two. So, that's where I am with that.


As far as the contest goes - I have had a BUNCH of enteries!!! I think 47 stories all together so far. Some of these things are just downright hilarious! It is going to be difficult to decide a winner! We will be posting all of them on the website (no names) for everyone's entertainment after the contest.


You STILL have time to enter! You have until midnight tomorrow night (Knit Witch EST) so get moving! After that I'll be 35 and too old to care.


6 comments:

Phyl said...

I've already sent you my red-faced story but I wanted to wish you a Very happy impending birthday!

LittleWit said...

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully they curl less on the next round. Let me know how you get that stinking curl out cause I have no clue! (Plus Aimee is making me feel guilty for not posting yet this week - so instead I comment)

funfairiegirl said...

I don't know that SS ever gets perfectly flat! I know they want no curl, but hmmm...I am going to block when I am half way done and then again at the end.

theyarnwhisperer said...

I admire your energy level, girl. Doing the masters knitting thing, going back to school, being involved in your neighborhood, keeping Mr. Man happy and "in check". Go get it, girl. My energy level just ain't what it used to be since I've hit the 40s.

Carol said...

You're so funny ~snort~ Your swatch sounds almost like a hair issue. As long as you're having fun and attaining your goal, it's got to be good!

Calicoknits said...

uuh, Sorry to have to tell you this but NOTHING will keep stockinette from curling. This was a painful lesson for me. Hope not so much for you..