Comments on: Seeing Red, litterally.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:53:38 +0000

Hey Cuz, looks great. I was so excited to get your update on my new BlackBerry (yes, I have gone over to the dark side) b/c I could call up your webpage and see it on the fly.

Dropped a call to you yesterday but missed you. All is well for now.

Anticipating what today will bring on my first day back in the office.

By: Candace

Candace — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:24:24 +0000

I disagree, just cause I can. Actually, I totally agree with you about the shopping stuff, it really is the best way to go. I buy a lot of meat a Costco & since it’s only me, that goes a long way.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:43:19 +0000

I got to see it in person last night and it looks great.

By: Alli

Alli — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:13:01 +0000

#1 I LOVE the red hair. That is such a nice red color and though I’m no expert, I think it looks fantastic.

#2 About that sweater… I just finished a sweater using that same saddle-shoulder formula (why do we knit the same things all the time, get out of my brain!) and I think I had some similar problems. My decreases got out of whack and I had to re-knit the yoke (it took a long time but I sucked it up for once) yours might not be so bad though.
As for the boobage + saddle shoulders I think the steek and collar idea is a good one. I did a deep v-neck but without steeking, I just worked back and forth for that part on my 2nd go-round of yoke knittage and that helped A LOT. I think that this design just has kind of a high neckline and it makes a broad swathe of fabric between the boobs and face that didn’t work for me (don’t know if that’s the same problem you’re having) but making a deep v that can close and a tall collar made the whole thing much more flattering on me.

All that said though I have pretty narrow shoulders so the saddle shape is a good one for me once the boobs are tamed.

Um… I just read that over and it’s not too helpful. Sorry. I love your hair though!!!!

By: knittedgems

knittedgems — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:55:34 +0000

I purchase obnoxious amounts of meat and in-season veggies at one time, but I’ve never managed to save money like that. You go, Girl!

I’m sorry you don’t like the sweater. Personally, I think it looks nice on you, but your opinion counts a heck of a lot more than mine does. I haven’t made myself a sweater in years because all attempts haven’t come out as well as I would have liked. When the pain wears off, I might tackle it again. Or not.

Best of Luck!

By: Beatriz

Beatriz — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:57:19 +0000

I like your red hair…I agree about the sweater though. If you don’t feel the love (as beautiful as it is), then it probably won’t be another FLS. Seeing those savings is a shot of adult financially responsible adrenalin for me.

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:04:23 +0000

Great job on the savings! I love your hair and the sweater, but if you are truly unhappy that’s what matters most as you might not wear it if you are unhappy. And that would be sad.

Maybe let it sit and think about it for a while before doing anything drastic.

By: kim

kim — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:51:03 +0000

Holy shit, $66!!!

Lovely hair, I think the sweater looks good, but I cannot believe those savings! You, my friend, are a goddess.