Paloma Tee, part 2 – fixing the yoke

Table of contents for Paloma Tee

  1. Paloma Tee, Part 1 – beginning the yoke
  2. Paloma Tee, part 2 – fixing the yoke

So, I continued merrily knitting my way around and around the yoke, down to the point where it gets divided up for the sleeves and bodice.  And here is where it gets kind of weird and sort of inexplicable.  At least, I can't explain it.  Well, I can explain what I did — but I can't explain what the pattern says to do.

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Paloma Tee, Part 1 – beginning the yoke

Table of contents for Paloma Tee

  1. Paloma Tee, Part 1 – beginning the yoke
  2. Paloma Tee, part 2 – fixing the yoke

Knitting bag, book and yarnThe other day, I was browsing around on Ravelry, looking for tops with drapey necklines.  For some reason, I ended up with this new project instead:  the Paloma cap-sleeve blouse from French Girl Knits.  I already had the book, and I was soon able to match it up with an appropriate stashed yarn.  This is what makes Ravelry great!  I was off and knitting within minutes.

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Beautiful Buttons!

My sister sent me a link to this Etsy shop, Orit Dotan, with really fab buttons!buttons from etsy shop orit dotan

I think this package of 20 assorted wooden buttons is my fave so far.  Aren't they just right for spring?

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Last Call for Garden Home Group Class, Spring Term Starting 4/11/2012

It was fun, but as they say, all good things come to an end.  Yes, this will be the final session of the Wednesday morning group knitting class at Garden Home Rec Center.

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Public Safety Announcement

A hilarious little knitting-related video, but with an important safety message too:  Be careful not to let your hands catch on fire, pls!

 

Lament

I have pictures

Thousands of them

Your eyes bright against your dark fur and gleaming nose, a dozen different shades of black

A few of them – very few

capture your calm demeanor

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