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June 13, 2005

Busy Weekend

My weekend was busy - not surprising since I always try to cram as much as possible into two days.  Friday night I cast on for the Tivoli T-Shirt and can I just tell you, I love this pattern.  It's so ingenious it's hard to even imagine.  That Grumperina is one smart chick.  This is my first attempt at a top-down raglan sweater and it appears to be working perfectly.  I meant to take a picture of my progress, but forgot.  I'll try tonight.  I'm about half way done with the waist shaping and it's really looking good.  I probably could have gotten the entire sweater done this weekend, but I went to the greenhouse and bought a ridiculous amount of flowers for my yard, and then of course had to spend hours planting them.  I guess that's what summer's for right?

Yesterday it rained all day, so it was the perfect day to spend sewing my new knitting bag. 

All in all, it was a good project.  The pattern is well written and the construction is good.  I modified the interior pockets a bit, and I would change them even more if I had to do it over again.  It's designed as a diaper bag so all of the pockets are fairly deep.  I'd like to have a few more shallow pockets for my little knitting things.  I'd also add a snap or velcro to the top because it needs some sort of closure.  When I got it done I thought, My God, this thing's huge!  But, when I put Tivoli and my various knitting paraphernalia in it, things fit just right.  I'd definitely use another Amy Butler pattern - I may have to make myself a purse or bags for Christmas gifts and this bag would be a great baby shower gift (if I ever have a friend who's having a baby).  :)

Have a good Monday and a lovely week.