I'm back! I'm back! I'm back!
My new hard drive FUH-hinally came today* and it seems that I am back up and running! Unfortunately there is some virus that keeps downloading itself to my computer faster than I can update my virusscan software. Who knew you could pick those things up so fast? But anyway, I know that computer problems = boring, boring, boring blog fodder. Forgive me, I'm feeling a little rusty!
Want to see what I finished during my sejour in the dark ages?
Friends don't take pictures of friends at this angle. I was trying to look fierce but we concluded it was more of an alien abduction look.
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That's what I'm talking about!
Two beautiful sesames! Becky and I both used KnitPicks Merino Style, and while the fabric is nice and the guage was spot on, I think that the recommended yarn probably would have made for a firmer (read: functional) button band. I still don't know what I'm going to do about it but now I'm leaning towards sewing up the front of the sweater and slapping the buttons on the front to go for a faux-cardigan pullover. I think it'll be more wearable that way, and still look like a cardigan without having super stretched out button bands. I have still worn the sweater a few times completely buttonless and I don't think anyone noticed.
More knitting excitement, deep thoughts and much, much more on the way soon, if I can ever remove this virus that just keeps coming back.
*Considering I live on the other side of the world and it was all shipped through my mom it did come really fast. It just FELT like an eternity.
Comments
whohoooooo, those are both really nice. I didn't remember this pattern, thanks for reminding me, it may go up on my to-do-list.
Posted by: Julia | April 20, 2006 12:22 AM
FINALLY> :)
love sesame!
Posted by: carolyn | April 20, 2006 12:45 AM
Hey -- I've been missing you!
Posted by: Carole | April 20, 2006 02:07 AM
Woo hoo! Welcome back. Your Sesames are very cute!
Regarding the virus, have you tried starting up in "safe mode" and then cleaning up whatever it is that is ailing your machine?
Posted by: Amy | April 20, 2006 06:40 AM
Hey, that's a great pair!
Posted by: Stéphanie | April 21, 2006 06:11 AM
Well done to you both!
Posted by: The Skirt | April 21, 2006 09:27 AM
You both look great! Good to know about the Merino Style, too.
Posted by: Jenna | April 21, 2006 11:50 PM
it was great to see your beautiful sweater(s), but even better to see you!glad you're up and running again!
Posted by: lori | April 23, 2006 09:22 AM
Welcome back! It's amazing how much knitting (or other stuff) you can get done when you're not online! But I love my internet...
Those are beautiful sesames!
Posted by: Sarah | April 24, 2006 10:54 PM