My first Sesame came out a bit too fitted, so I hardly ever wear it. Such a shame, because I love simple black cardis. I soaked her in some water and baby shampoo and then stretched her out on the blocking board. Hopefully it’ll be a bit looser so I’ll wear it. [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Stretch Blocking the First Sesame Sweater
Posted in FO, Knitting, tagged FO on March 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sesame II FO
Posted in FO, Knitting, tagged FO, Knitting on March 6, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Putty
Needles: US6 circs
Pattern: Sesame (my second)
Size: 40″ bust
I made the sweater a couple inches longer, other than that I followed the pattern. I love this pattern. It’s simple and comes together pretty quickly. I can wear it to work or at home…points for the double duty. [...]
The Home Stretch…
Posted in Knitting on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
All I have left with Sesame II is the buttonhole band. I went to Joann’s and Michael’s today in hopes of finding the perfect buttons for her…but to my dismay, neither place had the perfect ones. You know how sometimes you see something (like buttons) in a store (Joann’s) and you think, gee, [...]









