June 13, 2005
You Must Remember This
Between Boyz Night and a productive three-movie-on-TiVo night this evening, Rosetta's actually growing again. I can hardly believe it's been so long since I've worked on the blankie.
It's roughly 35" wide and 20" long right now.
Can you imagine how much I wish I were working on a non-intarsia pattern right now?
I actually did spend some time last night, when I was drunk-ish, working on a top secret garter stitch project. That was fun. And I wasn't so drunk that I couldn't actually knit well, which was a comforting realization. But I will say, you have to be sober to knit on Rosetta.
I probably would have gotten more done had I not been watching some cry-enducing movies. See, my sister is getting marrried this coming weekend, so I've been TiVo-ing some of the wedding flicks that she loves or that have been family faves. Tonight's watching was "Father of the Bride" and "Father of the Bride II" with the incredibly talented Steve Martin. Yay. Fun. How much do we love Franck? (Do you know what I'm even talking about?) Can we imagine what Franck would say about the Rosetta Blankie?
One other Rosetta note/question. I was thinking about doing a multi-colored ribbed border around the blankie. But over the weekend, I started thinking that just doing a pink seed stitch border might be better. I would like to know what you think, dear readers! Let me know!
Posted by Jon at June 13, 2005 01:58 AMthe rosetta blanket is looking more and more beautiful. and frahnck :) would love it.
how was the south pacific concert?
Posted by: melissa j at June 13, 2005 08:48 AMDefinitely a solid colored border. You don't want the blankie to be too busy.
Posted by: Jon (in Denver) at June 13, 2005 10:10 AMI love the phrase, "drunk-ish". Don't knit and drink, I say! Or you'll be ripping out with a hangover!
Posted by: sean at June 13, 2005 10:33 AMWOW. Wowie wow wow. It's just stunning--all the more so because of all the prep work that goes into it.
Pink seed stitch, I think. Good color choice, too--the pink squares will just pop right out.
Having just returned from a sibling wedding, may I just say, make sure you have slightly more Kleenex than you think you need. And waterproof mascara is a must.
Posted by: Em at June 13, 2005 12:47 PMPlease tell me you've seen the Spencer Tracy/Elizabeth Taylor version!
Posted by: Jenn at June 13, 2005 01:36 PMThe rosetta blankie is looking good! I like the idea of a single-color border. Or what about a satin edging like on traditional baby blankets? Those can be so nice.
Posted by: Diana at June 13, 2005 01:52 PMwow! that's so beautiful! it was great seeing you on Friday. I think I have to vote for the pink seed stitch. That baby better appreciate this blanket!!!
Posted by: mark at June 13, 2005 02:22 PMI'd go with either a solid color border of one of the darker colors in seed stitch or do a satin blanket binding (which would require sewing - something I'm not sure you're into). And I think Franck would think the blankie was "mahvelous."
Posted by: elaine at June 14, 2005 11:36 PMFranck would call it "chic" not "sheap." It's lovely.
Li
Gorgeous.
Knitting skipped a generation in my family. My grandmother and mother knitted, and my daughter can to.
what is the top secret garter stitch project? i
love garter stitch!
susan
Your blog is very interesint
Posted by: Mira at September 1, 2005 02:30 PM