9.20.10

I am not like some knitters, I do not hate blocking. I do not particularly care for seaming the pieces together, but blocking gives me the same satisfaction as ironing. If I enjoyed yard work, I would probably get the same satisfaction from mowing.

Can you tell that I like all my pins to face the same direction? Keeps me from stabbing myself. Anyway, one thing that will completely take the joy out of blocking is having the pins spilling out every direction. Why do things still come packaged in these flimsy containers? Where can I get a container that fits the pins that has a clear-view lid, that does not break!!!

9.13.10

Sleeves almost finished and ready to block, back and front halves blocking since Saturday. This is the North Shore pullover by Oat Couture. I called them when I found that one of the back halves knits out to be TWO INCHES bigger all around than the other. I asked if there was a problem in the pattern since there is obviously a discrepancy in the number of cast-on stitches for each half. I asked if I should keep knitting or block it before joining. I was not given much help so I am forging on as if I know what I am doing. The person "helping" me said to just follow the directions and everything would be just fine. Hah.

As you can see, the parts are NOT sewn together and I AM blocking them first. I decided to skip the insipid stitch pattern for the sleeves and I have substituted one of my personal favorites, broken rib. I don't think the sleeves will be too ribby since I intend to block them! Before sewing them to the sweater! So there! This sweater may end up belonging to HMHC. It may suit her better.