Bathroom Mirror.
Thanks for all the nice comments, ya'll. Clearly the really kind and supportive commenters outshadow the nasty anonymous meanies, and I shouldn't have let it get to me. It was just one of those days where I couldn't handle ANY negativity...thanks for letting me explain myself, even though I was preaching to the choir.
And thanks for all the furniture info! We ended up ordering some things from JcPenney's, and we have a trip to Ikea planned for the near future. I'll ltake some pictures when it gets here!
We are so not unpacked, and we're not even totally out of the old place yet - we still have a few odd and ends, a Crossbow, and some cleaning to do. But we're THIS close. Oh yes. We are close. And the new place? It already feels like home. Pictures soon.
One thing I've already discovered about the new house is that my bathroom mirror totally kicks ass for knitting pictures! Check it out:
Central Park. One side seamed up.
It is going to be REALLY hard for me to give this sweater away. I love it so.
Here's a shoulder seam for ya.
Although, I figure my sister deserves it. She deserves it for many reasons, but one reason is this: she's been the (gracious) recipient of a few ill-fitting handknits, and it's time to give her something she can wear FOR REALS. And I'm not being hard on myself - it's actually kind of fun to look back at the sweaters I've given her, and see the progression of my knitting. I like having the visual reminder that I've improved, especially with my seaming skills. I love my shoulder seam.
Gratutitous shoulder seam shot.
Isn't that a nice big old bathroom mirror? I'm so close to finishing this thing - last night, I finished the other sleeve/side seam, and now it's just knitknitknit until the hood is done, do the buttonband, and I'm finished! Do I want to immediately cast on one for myself? YES. Am I going to? hmmmm....
Comments (50)
It fits you perfectly! Maybe your sister will let you borrow it?
Posted by Meredith | November 26, 2006 3:38 PM
Love that! My husband was apparently peeking over my shoulder and said "She knitted that?!" He was quite impressed since I haven't graduated to sweaters yet:)
Congrats on the house...it is beautiful:)
Posted by Janet | November 23, 2006 12:38 PM
Which method did you use for seaming the shoulders? Oh, and love the red yarn - which yarn is it?
Posted by Michele | November 22, 2006 4:52 PM
WOw! I'm late in adding my appreciation...but being stuck on sleeve 2...so inspired...I love it in the red.
Nice seaming on that sleeve...come on up here and help me! :)
Posted by heather | November 22, 2006 11:11 AM
Hey Carrie, I love your blog, from all the way in Australia, and I love it that more people than me knit! I wish yarn wasn't so expensive here, but I am still dedicated to my art :) Anyway thought I would let you know I'm also a veterinary nurse and I would FAR rather you rehomed your other dog than deal with shit like that, dogs AND YOU deserve a fun life, that is the point of them. There are some weird ass people out there when it comes to animals. Thanks for a great blog!
Posted by Meleah | November 22, 2006 6:11 AM
That's going to be a beautiful hoodie! What yarn are you using?
Posted by Bear Knits | November 21, 2006 2:27 PM
Yay for the new house! Can't wait to see more pictures...
I don't know why all the trolls come to you. I think they must be jealous of your beautiful seaming abilities. ;)
Posted by frecklegirl jess | November 20, 2006 11:47 PM
Love the sweater...great mirror, too. I don't know what the nasty anonymous people had to say, but I say to them, "PISS OFF!" There...
Posted by Melody | November 20, 2006 9:19 AM
WOW, it looks great! :)
Posted by suki | November 20, 2006 2:57 AM
"Gratuitous shoulder seam shot" is a rather tough tongue twister! Looks gorgeous. I want to make one too!
Posted by Cara | November 15, 2006 10:25 PM
Your sweater is very cute. I looked at your gallery and I agree that your knitting has progressed. I have knit a few sweaters and they turned out yucky. Your knitting has given me motivation to get back on the horse and try again after a long hiatus of knitting only socks. Thanks!
Posted by chris | November 15, 2006 5:03 PM
hey chicka! that's a GORGEOUS sweater!! that's some kick-ass knitting. can't wait to see the kick-ass house with the kick-ass mirror!!! xoxo
Posted by michelle | November 15, 2006 1:52 PM
That shoulder seam is fabulous, dahling! Simply fabulous! And I'm with you, I wouldn't want to part with it, either. : )
Posted by sarah | November 15, 2006 1:50 PM
Just thought I'd say hi as I'm trying to visit and comment on as many of the NaBloPoMo blogs as I can. :)
With those anonymous posters, I wouldn't worry about it too much; it sounds like you're doing the best to make sure that your pets are in the best environment possible. :)
Posted by Sephiroth | November 14, 2006 11:31 PM
It's weird that I came across your blog via Elizabeth Lenhard's site. I saw a picture of you and you looked so familiar and then I realized that I had your twin (Cathy) as my tech theatre teacher. I remember you came into the classroom one time and I was like omg Ms. Coker is a twin!
Posted by Nicole | November 14, 2006 9:58 PM
OOH OOH OOH! Best shoulder seam ever. That sweater is hot shit, schmoo. She will wear it all the time. I want one I want one I want one!
Posted by Jenny | November 14, 2006 8:46 PM
BEAUTIFUL! But now I'm afraid to cast on for Central Park! There is NO WAY mine is going to look that good. :-(
Posted by Carolyn | November 14, 2006 1:44 PM
Love it! Everyone has been talking about this pattern...and I can see why now :)
Posted by Stacey | November 14, 2006 1:37 PM
since i am already on an ass-kicking trend this week, i'll have to do some research on your site stats and find out who these fucking assholes are. helloooooooooo clearly you love your dogs. what idiots. p.s. you're the cutest! :)
Posted by carolyn | November 14, 2006 11:00 AM
It looks great so far! I love the yarn! I just finished mine and I love it!
Posted by Meredith | November 14, 2006 10:28 AM
Your cables are beautiful, your seams are beautiful, and your bathroom mirror is beautiful!
Posted by alison | November 13, 2006 10:31 PM
Great mirror, even better Central Park. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. Your sister is going to fall for it too.
Posted by Schrodinger | November 13, 2006 9:18 PM
Your sweater looks really great! I'm impressed by your seaming skills as well! Yeah, it's always a lot of fun to see your progress via your FOs. I don't think I would ever consider wearing my first sweater, but I'll never get rid of it!
Posted by femiknitter | November 13, 2006 8:30 PM
WOW! I am SO IMPRESSED! (Not that I doubt your knitting ability, it's just that it's just SO professional looking!) Gosh I hope I can do as good a job! (And now I have to make one.)
Posted by carrie | November 13, 2006 8:08 PM
That is one sexy shoulder seam! The bathroom mirror is pretty cool too, btw...
Posted by Anita | November 13, 2006 7:29 PM
Y'know, I wear that sweater ALL the time. You should have a matchy one. cathy's gonna love it. And your shoulder seams are way better than mine, so's you know. xo
Posted by Rachael | November 13, 2006 7:11 PM
Your sweater is beautiful! I see your sister can't wait for Christmas.
We have bought some things from Ikea. Just check the boxes before you leave the parking lot to make sure all the pieces are in the boxes.
Posted by Jane (crzjane) | November 13, 2006 7:06 PM
I get it early, right? I don't have to wait until Christmas, right?
I AM SO EXCITED! It looks awesome, schmoomie.
Posted by Cathy | November 13, 2006 6:44 PM
TOO cute! I love it, just got yarn for one for myself, so I love to see all the different ones people are making
Posted by Michelle | November 13, 2006 5:34 PM
um, crossbow? thought we'd just overlook that one? i've always hated that odds and ends stuff -- give yourself more time than you need because it *always* takes more time than you think.
the sweater -- in your new mirror -- looks lovely.
Posted by carrie m | November 13, 2006 5:24 PM
gorgeous - beautiful cables - great color - lucky sister!
Posted by robin | November 13, 2006 3:36 PM
Your skills are impressive, lady! And all this sweater-finishing you keep doing just inspires me to KNIT! (in theory anyway, I still havent been doing much) I'm glad you're settling in well and I TOTALLY say IKEA! (for good, cheap starter furniture. For real furniture, I once got a dining table and chairs from Pier 1 like 40% off because 1) they were having a 25% off dining sale AND 2) I opened a credit card. YAY!
Posted by Lara | November 13, 2006 2:42 PM
Looks beautiful! Hey, what yarn are you using again?
Posted by Skylar | November 13, 2006 2:25 PM
wow, love the bathroom mirror! i need more light in my bathroom :)
.. and of course the sweater. it looks so comfy and fun to knit. your knitting is getting so neat and tidy! you have a right to be proud, yo.
Posted by gleek | November 13, 2006 2:18 PM
Very nice shoulder seam!
Posted by AmyP | November 13, 2006 1:46 PM
I love the cables!!! I can't wait to see pictures of your house. :)
Posted by Michelle | November 13, 2006 1:20 PM
This is one impressive shoulder seam!! Well done.
Posted by Kirsten | November 13, 2006 1:15 PM
oooh, looking good! i kinda want to knit another one for myself too (nevermind i already have one!).
Posted by gray la gran | November 13, 2006 1:14 PM
BEE-U-TEE-OUS!!!!
Posted by Betsy | November 13, 2006 12:35 PM
Your seaming is PERFECT!
I think you should make yourself the exact same sweater.
Exactly.
Posted by Anne Marie | November 13, 2006 12:28 PM
beautiful! I love that red. You sis is going to love it! What pattern is that? I'm a newbie to your site - love it!
Posted by margaux | November 13, 2006 12:17 PM
the sweater looks fabulous! the color is great too!
Posted by kim | November 13, 2006 12:03 PM
Wow, it's totally perfect! The sweater, I mean. Well, the mirror is, too. Y'all are like real grown-ups now, in your real grown-up house! It's all very cool. :)
Posted by Jessica | November 13, 2006 12:02 PM
I'm finally going to cast on for my CPH. SO EXCITED! Yours looks fab, that seam is killer.
Posted by Sarah | November 13, 2006 11:37 AM
Great job on the seam! I can understand why it's going to be so hard to give away, but your sis will LOVE it.
Posted by lisa | November 13, 2006 11:33 AM
Looks great so far!!! Can't wait to see the hood!
Posted by sarah b. | November 13, 2006 11:26 AM
Ooh, that's one lucky sister! Your Central Park hoodie looks impeccable.
Posted by Veronique | November 13, 2006 11:25 AM
That looks like a perfectly set-in sleeve.
Posted by Lauren | November 13, 2006 11:15 AM
teamie that sweater is awesome!
so.
talented.
Posted by joanna | November 13, 2006 11:08 AM
A good mirror is a beautiful thing.
Unfortunately, whenever you have Flickr link pictures, I can't see them.
Me = sad schmoo
Posted by jomy!!!!! | November 13, 2006 10:48 AM