After a Long Knitting Hiatus, and a General Slump, I picked up one of my complex '30s projects started well-over a year ago. Remember this one? (worked in yellow, in Velveen, on #1s) I have one and a half sleeves, the neck (the mock turtle part -- it's a raglan pattern), and quite a lot of skirt left to go. I've been suffering from bad headaches lately, and thus, have only been able to work a couple of rows at a time, so it'll probably take me another year to complete. Alas. (Plus, I'm also taking a Distance Learning class from the University of Exeter in England on The English Country House, and will probably try to finish up my MA starting this Autumn. All of this means little or no free time.)
I did also recently finish up a bulky cable cardigan, which I think turned out nicely -- photos to follow someday soon.
I may also leave myspace and facebook soon, leaving only a Ravelry account (which I've been neglecting terribly). Speaking of An Internet Presence, thanks to our dear friend Krystle for starting a vintage needlework social networking site -- a good idea, to be sure!
PS: Many apologies for any lapses in communication, both through this blog, e-mail, and any internet site. It's nothing personal; BK has just been feeling blue for a very long time, and not up to Taking Care of Things.
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Dear Honore,
I discovered your blog only a few days ago, and I've been reading my way forward through the archives in stolen moments. May I say I identify with your style sensibilty, your love for vintage knitting and nostalgia (is that the right word?) for the civility of a bygone era. You and I are of different generations-I was born in in 1962(and I often thought/think I was born too late!). We sorted ourselves into different academic and occupational pursuits--I studied biochemistry and went into medicine. I went to school in Northampton, and now I live in Maine. My point is that despite what makes us different, we have significant common interests. Perhaps that is why I feel such compassion for the troubles that plague you. And I don't even know what they are..... I hope you have the support of loving friends and family, and the day-to-day companionship that makes all of life's challenges more bearable. I hope you'll keep posting--I'll keep watching. Thanks for sharing your interests with all of us. WendyBee
This looks really lovely...are you knitting by hand?
I would love to know the thickness of the yarn you are using and your time spent on it so far -- I have crocheted a sundress but have not done a knitted dress yet so any reference would be great!
Thank you!
Yes, I knit everything entirely by hand. For this project I'm using a vintage yarn which is about half the thickness of contemporary fingering, on no. 1 needles. I have loads of WIPs (including other 1930s suits and dresses), and have also completed other projects since I commenced this one, but I've been working on it for well over a year.
But then, I'm one to rip out over and over again until everything is completely, utterly, perfect, so I'm probably just crazy!
WendyBee,
Thank you so very much for your kind words and thoughts. Kindred Spirits such as yourself give me the energy to keep plugging away, even when my spirits are at their lowest.
I know my last comment was long-winded, so I'll keep this one short. Thank you again for your blog and sharing your interest in vintage knitting. You have been an inspiration, and as I have recently begun my own blog, I am preparing future posts featuring vintage booklets from my collection. I hope you'll stop by now and again, and find something to tickle your fancy.
WendyBee
www.wendysbees.blogspot.com
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