Since I last finished the Phildar Pullover with the enormous batwings, I have been force feeding myself to gain the extra poundage to fit into the sweater. No, seriously. Okay, maybe not. But I’ve been working on importing the blogger posts to the new dig AND maybe collecting sock yarns at an alarming rate.
(all Koigu, all the time baby)
The thing with blogger is that when I receive comments from my readers and get all excited about writing them a response, I am greeted with a “noreply-comment@blogger.com”. You can see how this puts a damper on things. So after 3+ not-so-blissful relationship with blogger, I’ve decided to part ways. And oh, there’s a Pattern page now too. It’s looking a little skinny right now, hopefully I’ll come up with more things later on.
In the last few weeks, I’ve been working on smaller projects as I wait for the next wave of inspiration to smack me over the head. I’m usually not one for spring/summer projects, but I picked up three skeins of Euroflax Original Linen to play with. And if I am lucky, I’ll end up with a Perfect Fit Skirt.
See I tried this baby on, and it looks like I won’t be experiencing any muffin-top action. That’s good news in my book. Unfortunately though, it needs a half slip. Now I don’t know about you, but I’ve never worn slips under skirts. Will it be way too hot? What’s the point of wearing a skirt if you can’t feel the breeze, right? The closest thing that I ever wore to a slip was a pair of spandex shorts under my school uniform, and that was in 9th grade! I didn’t understand why kids in school thought it was funny to go around lifting girls’ skirts back then, and I still can’t figure it out. Do they do that anymore?
Welcome to my new digs. Always under construction.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Your new place is very nice! I hope you it works for you.
The koigu is gorgeous.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Hi Winnie,
I owe you an e-mail for your lovely comment on my pregnancy entry. I should be letting everyone know the baby’s gender soon - yay! Until then, I’ve been pretty equivocal about a knitting wish list. I want ruffles, but I don’t think you can put those on a boy!
I love your new digs - bye, bye, blogger! As for the Euroflax, I think you can find a cool slip, and I can guarantee that you will want one. The Euroflax is awesome, and I love wearing the After DArk Nightie that I made with it, but if you sit too long, linen can be brutal to your posterior. A slip is your friend! I really need to get my act together and sew some that are super-sexy and coordinate with my knits. Let me know if you find a good source.
xox, J
April 4th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
love your new home!
April 4th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
so where’s the gift registry for your blog-warming? ^_^ congrats on the move!!!
April 4th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
yay for new digs! nice Koigu!
April 4th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Congratulations on your new home, Winnie! You have a lovely site and I really like the clean look.
April 5th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Cute new site! Slips don’t get too warm, but then, I haven’t worn one in years since the great Skirt Ban from my wardrobe back in ‘05.
April 5th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
The new site is pretty, Welcome Home!
April 5th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Ooh, nice. I hope the new, pretty space will make you want to knit more for it =)
April 6th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
happy new site! I love the layout/color scheme.
April 7th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Wooot! Congrats on your new space!! Love the birdie rocking/saw horse!
April 7th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Love the new site! I wish I could get the courage to leave Blogger, but I’m a big weenie…
April 10th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Super new site! Very stylish. As to the skirt and slip action, why not just line it. You can get some soft cotton voile and lay your finished knit skirt over top, trace around it, add seam allowance, sew her up and attach at the waistband. No slip, just a pretty cool cotton lining. You can even pick a funky color or pattern if it won’t show through.