Right. Mad icylove drama. Mad, mad, mad icylove drama.
First, just in case you were wondering, this is what icylove looked like in k2p2 rib and about a size too large.
Right. Not flattering. And yes, that is my bra. It's called clear straps.
So, after knitting abour about 11 hours yesterday, I finished icylove (well, the body, not the sleeves), sewed it together and tried it on. Decided the hearts were not high enough on zer bosoms, ripped out a couple of rows, did the back shaping and resewed. Much bettter. Added the collar as well. Here are the two side by side:
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You'll agree, the second is much better. It's so pretty!
Have enough yarn for full sleeves. Was originally thinking half. Decisions, decisions. Of course if I do full sleeves, I'll want to put hearts on them too. =)
Minor panic attack. Realized while I swatched icylove, I forgot to wash the swatch. I'm making this out of 100% cotton. That shrinks. Does mercerized mean preshrunk? Yeah, I didn't think so either. Fuck. Made a new swatch, just dropped it in cold water with a dollop of woolite, forgot about it for 15 minutes, and pulled it out. Original measurements? 6.5" x 5". Currently? 7"x4.75". Still damp as well.
Dear Knitting Goddess,
If you make this work out, I will be your best friend forever and ever and ever and my next project will be a charity project (and also probably a hat). PLEASE?
Love,
Xtina.
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