Apparently, August 2018 will go down in my history as the month of feet – they show up a whoppin’ eight times! and along with a good amount of knitting, sewing and reading, a few cocktails, multiple visits with the little boys and two milestone birthday celebrations, I also have a multitude of happy memories.
I realized there are also a couple of finished projects that never made their way here (it always amazes me how I can blog nearly every weekday and forget to share some things 🙂 ). Here you go!
First, this year’s Through the Loops Mystery Shawl (now officially named Vine Pops):This was a group project with my Monday afternoon knitting friends – and (same as last year) we had great fun with our FO photo! That’s me in the center, wearing my first Uniform Tunic
This is the piece for which I blogged about adjusting the bust dart placement. I’m pleased with my modification, but overall, I felt like the fit was a little snug through the arms/back (for reference, I made the size 4 – the same size I’ve made in the Willow Top/Dresses). I’ve since sewn a size 6 – with sleeves and a slightly less drastic dart adjustment. It fits much better. I have fabric on order for another one and I’m planning to sew a straight size 6 this time. …more to come.
If you notice a similarity between the fabric in this tunic and the Esmé dress (hanging on August 7 and worn on the 12th) you’d be right! Several years ago, I purchased over four yards to back a quilt. The quilt never happened, and I’m happy to have repurposed the fabric.
…and that’s another month in the books!
On a somber note, it’s hard to believe 17 years have passed since September 11, 2001; the world is certainly a much different place now. Remembering all those who lost their lives, lifting up the many more who lost family and friends, and feeling especially grateful I’m here today.
Looks like August was another wonderful month for you Mary. Your shawl is gorgeous (red wine color!!), and what a fun group shot. That top is just so darn cute. I’ll be waiting to see a glimpse of the new fabric you’ve ordered!! Stay safe with the weather – Florence looks extremely nasty!
What a fantastic month! And, your Uniform Tunic looks marvelous! Go you!
I love your mosaic but the photo of your knitting club with your finished shawls steals the show!
Feet (or more specifically your right foot) were a big deal in August, so it only makes sense that they’d show up often during the month. I also love your knitting group photo. That is a lovely shawl, especially when we’re treated to five of them!
That tunic is just perfect! And looks like August was pretty perfect too. 🙂
Your were working on healing your foot, so no wonder you had a lot of feet photos! You & your knitting friends made such beautiful shawls! I am so slow that I am still working on mine, but I only have half of the bind off to go!
You have a great knitting group and I love that you’ll take the leap to knit TTLs Mystery every year. The month of feet and tunics is in the books. It was a great one for you despite the injury.
August was a great month, Mary . . . and it’s no wonder you have so many FEET photos! After most of the summer in a boot, you needed to kick your heels up a bit! 🙂
(I think the fit on that Uniform tunic is just . . . a bit wonky and not quite consistent with their other patterns.) (Just sayin.) XO
I think you made the very best of August! And you all should be very proud of those shawls – they are just gorgeous!