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08/07/2006
The great flutter debate
A very special package arrived for me the other day. It was stitch markers from the fabulous Abi at SpiderWomanKnits. They are so cute. I started using them immediately. Thanks Spidey!
I started yet another project last week. All week, I have been faithfully knitting Ms. Marigold, yet another zephyr style creation. (I tell you, those zephyr gals had me at Green Gables.) However, last night I made a sad discovery...I didn't have enough yarn. I am completely done with the body, but I still have the bottom ribbing, the neck ribbing, and flutter sleeves to go. So now Ms. M is on hold while I am waiting for another skein of Knit Picks Elegance in Wild Rose. Hurry Mr./Ms. Mail Carrier, Hurry!
I am debating the flutter sleeves. Should a six-foot tall girl wear flutters? Should flutters be reserved only for the petite pixie girls of this world? It is a dilemma that weighs heavily on my heart. You know what?! I'm going for it. I can always frog them if I end up looking like a female wrestler wearing a Tinkerbell costume.
In other kniting news, I got the new Knit Pick Options needles. Their inaugural run was on Ms. Marigold. Verdict: I love them. They are definitely a little heavier than bamboo or addi circulars, but I don't mind that so much. Interchangeable circular knitting needles, a brilliant invention. What will knitters think of next? We are such a clever bunch.
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Glad you like the markers. Use them happily :-)
I will be sending "Speedy Delivery" vibes your way so Ms. M can be complete. Definitely try the flutter sleeves. Like you said, you can always rip them if you don't like the way they look.
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | 08/08/2006
Go for it with the flutter sleeves! Looking forward to the reveal! :)
Posted by: Amy Artisan | 08/08/2006
Ooooh me too1 And I say, make the flutters. If I must stick head and shoulders out of evry crowd I'm in, I'm going to wear cute flutters while i do, dammit!
Posted by: Ashley | 08/08/2006
Oh no--didn't this just happen to your sister!? At least it's a yarn you can find easily! I recently discovered the zephyr patterns and I'm trying to decide which one I'd like to try!
As for the flutter sleeves, I'm actually of the opinion that tall types can pull them off more easily than small girls. They look less girly-girly on tall women. That's just me though.
Posted by: Kim | 08/08/2006
I say, go with the flutter! I think it'll look great - I love the color you chose, too!
Posted by: Nonnahs | 08/08/2006
GO FOR THE FLUTTERS! They aren't exclusive to the petite! Cuz I'll tell you I HATE flutters on me, but I'm.... well you know, SHORT! So anyway... go for it. If you have the confidence to wear them you will pull it off!
Posted by: Cassi | 08/08/2006
you don't even know how jealous I am of your new knitpicks needles... I was trying to hold out to ask for them as a christmas/birthday gift but now that you have them I want them now!
Posted by: crystal | 08/08/2006
This 5'11" gal votes FLUTTERS ALL THE WAY! Just think, the taller the person, the smaller the flutters are in proportion to her body...
Posted by: Elli | 08/08/2006
eeek, ran out of yarn, that's no good!!! I vote ruffles too, it's gonna be GREAT in pink, can't wait to see it on. And the needles, aren't they soooo goooooood!!! I love them too, definitely a wirth while purchase. seriously. Hurry mailman, for the love of god, hurry!!!
Posted by: sarah | 08/08/2006
oh no! Hopefully your postal worker will bring your yarn soon in the same dye lot! : )
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | 08/09/2006
I can't leave comments on you blog! I tried to leave a comment a hundred times on your last post and nothing happened.
I want the Knit Picks needles!
Ms. Marigold looks great. Go for the wings! :D
Posted by: isel | 08/09/2006
Ms. Marigold must be fluttered. It will look fab on you. Of course.
Posted by: Erin | 08/09/2006
I so want to get those needles but can't decide if I should drop the $50 on them. Are they holding up well?
Posted by: Sarah | 08/10/2006
a lot of people are currently working on ms. marigold. looks like a great knit. although a lot of ones i have seen recently have left off the flutter sleeves i think it looks really nice with them. and if you decide that they don't look good like that- you can just get rid of them like you said. i say, go for it! :0) x
Posted by: the knitchick | 08/11/2006
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