tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70643124654835681622011-07-08T09:45:13.627-07:00Whirled Fibershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877576842371215095noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064312465483568162.post-72659428259824083602009-07-26T12:09:00.000-07:002009-07-26T12:32:39.202-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QymXZTaxRCU/SmyrCBW3nCI/AAAAAAAAAAM/1QrjP821QkM/s1600-h/annetteBEAUTY.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 194px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362849307503860770" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QymXZTaxRCU/SmyrCBW3nCI/AAAAAAAAAAM/1QrjP821QkM/s320/annetteBEAUTY.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I'm swatching up some black Babyboo for a new short-sleeved, lacy cardigan called Annette.<br />You can find it free on Knitty.com at <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/PATTannette.php">http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/PATTannette.php</a></div><br /><div>I'm still fiddling with it to get gauge. I want it longer, though. I just don't understand why so many of the designers think that everyone like sweaters that come up over the navel. I know it uses less yarn, but still. I like long ones that don't ride up so much.</div><div> </div><div>Being long-waisted already, and being a large woman, I have to add at least 1.5 inches to most patterns, and probably 2.5 inches to this pattern. That's at least an extra ball of yarn. I really like this bamboo &amp; nylon yarn in the Fishnet pattern I'm using for the gauge. It's soooo soft, but not squirmy to work with.</div><div> </div><div>Friday, we got in some Panda Silk and Cotton Chenille from Crystal Palace. Also, a selection of bamboo crochet hooks and straight needles. Pretty nice. I love both yarns that came in and look forward to making some Christmas gifts out of them soon. Right now, I need to make samples for the shop and librarian clothes for the fall.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7064312465483568162-7265942825982408360?l=whirledfibers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Whirled Fibershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877576842371215095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064312465483568162.post-46731480782965929832009-07-02T20:01:00.000-07:002009-07-02T20:08:06.271-07:00Tomorrow is the big day.<br />We've had the store open for 2 days and a hardy few customers and friends have come by. They've kept me company, cleaned, tagged, framed, and some have even purchased items.<br /><br />We've had a few issues......It's been really, really hot outside, but the thermal curtains have helped. I wasn't able to get the big sign done this week, but if you see the $1.50 Dry Cleaners, we are next door.<br /><br />At 10 am tomorrow, we will cut the red ribbon and have the first drawing for a prize. Anyone who has come by to visit or purchase gets to put their name in the basket, so you never know when something great might happen!<br /><br />It's late and I need to go home, but keep your eyes on our new blog. Monica, the teacher of all, will also be a moderator of this blog.<br />Thanks,<br />Vicki<br />Victoriam on Ravelry<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7064312465483568162-4673148078296592983?l=whirledfibers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Whirled Fibershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877576842371215095noreply@blogger.com2