The Miracles of Steam Blocking
19 10 2007Hi, it’s Maria.
I love my Rowenta steam generator iron. I blocked Mr. Greenjeans in about 10 minutes. Why didn’t I just do it on Monday, I ask???
Do you think steam blocking would work on the wrinkles on my neck and the roll on my stomach? Steam blocking isn’t THAT much of a miracle, I suspect.
And a shot of the back….and yes, I do play the piano. Maybe I should say I used to play the piano , but now I knit. For all of you Burt Bachrach fans, I was playing “This Guy’s in Love,” the only song I can play without music.
I also have a cuff shot.
The specs:
Mr Greenjeans on Knitty
Fiesta Boomerang Yarn (absolutely yummy!)
Colorway Wild Oak
I used almost all of 4 skeins.
The only mod I made was doing the make one increase two stitches in on the v neck. It made for a smoother line to pick up the stitches for the front band. The whole thing could have been a little bit bigger, and a bit longer. I’m still waiting for my glass button, so I’ll add a photo when that comes.
Lexi and I have had requests for a photo of the two of us knitting together. There’s a problem with that. We haven’t looked very lovely the last couple of days. Actually, we’ve looked downright scary. So, for today, you get a photo of all the things that two knitters with ADD have worked on this week.
We’ll provide more info (and maybe a photo of the two of us) tomorrow.
Hey Lexi, are you going to stay awake all day today?
It’s really pretty. Love the yarn you chose, too.
Gorgeous!
Even better than the original. Way to go!
I love that, simply beautiful!! I had not really noticed this project previously. I may have to put it on my to do list!
Your Greenjeans looks fabulous! I am enjoying this pattern so much. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Fiesta Boomerang here. I am making mine in Lorna’s Laces Shepard Worsted. It’s lovely to work with.
Blocking is amazing huh? It’s like a miracle every time :-).
Way to go! I’m really glad someone sent me a link to your blog. Your Greenjeans looks fab!
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