pepperknit

Ok, it’s time to wrap this baby up.

Tivoli T by Grumperina; participated in the KAL

• Knit Picks Shine in Cream
• Size 5 needles (Addi Turbos)
• Started out with 144 stitches, but proceeded with increases per the pattern
• Did 3 inches of straight knitting at the waist (as opposed to the prescribed 2″)
• Did an extra 1/2 inch or so at the bottom
• Steam blocked with a hot iron

Bottom continues to curl just a bit with wear–it rolls up along the edge of my pants. It’s not a big deal. Super comfy. Success!

Photos of me in the Tivoli might have to wait, because my boyfriend isn’t back from his run yet and the light is fading fast outside. (I will see how well it comes out with flash, etc.)

But! I just dashed outside and took some shots of the yarn that arrived today. I’m not sure even the outdoor light did justice to the colors.

I can’t even express my excitement over the delivery of the yarn!

The office manager sent me an instant message before lunch today: “You have a box.” But on a quick glance, I totally thought it said “You have a fax.” Now, I never ever receive faxes, so my response was “!? weird,” and she said, “Yeah, from Crafts Americana.” I was so confused. Then I thought to read back, and when box became clear, I got all excited: It meant my yarn order for the Union Square Market Pullover had arrived. Joy!

I tore open the box while at her desk, and we pet the small skeins of yarn together. I’m a bit worried that I didn’t buy enough, though I tried to get enough based on yardage. Whatever, if I have to buy more, I have to buy more. I’m so excited to start working on it.

What perfect timing, too, since I blocked the Tivoli last night (just a simple steam) and am wearing it today! Yes, it’s 90 degrees out today and so a tank top sweater is perfect.