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Before:

(and again, for scale)

And after:

(They are slightly different because I’m trying to use up stash yarn and ran out of one color towards the end of slipper #2.)

I think they turned out great! They felted down nice and hard after about 20 minutes in the washing machine.
Still too wet to wear, though. If the rain ever abates, I’ll set them out in the sun to speed the drying process.

In other news, I’ve been working on some very pretty Huey singles-

And Sheep Prep continues. Two weeks until we bring Franklin and Felix home!

I almost can’t believe it.

For a cute action shot of Felix from a few weeks ago, go to Tina’s blog!

The fix for the Gradient Sweater, that is.

At least I think it is.

I’ve done a lot of thinking about it, and am fairly certain that what I need is some bust shaping
(And maybe some waist shaping,, but I’m going to wait on that one because it might involve sewing.)

I’ve never done short-row bust shaping on a sweater before, probably because most things I make aren’t very close-fitting, but this is roughly what I’m envisioning.

The extra rows will being the color change down a bit, and the wedge-shape of the insert should help with how the sweater hangs in the front.

In order to make this happen, I’m going to have to open it up.
Sweater surgery.
I’ll snip a yarn near the underarm and unravel a row, work the short rows, and then graft it back together with the stitches on the top side of the incision.

Easy, right?

Maybe, but I’m not quite ready to jump into it yet,, so I’m engaged in some distraction knitting for the moment-

finishing socks:

and starting slippers:

And if anyone has experience with this kind of sweater mod, I’d really appreciate your suggestions!

Just saw this photo online and had to share-
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/7719516/Britains-weirdest-days-out.html?image=12

Gotta love those crazy Brits 🙂

It was a beautiful weekend- complete with sunshine, fencing, and visiting my little woolly mariners!
I was glad to get the chance to go back and get some more photos of the guys-

Edgar:

Chone:

Edgar and Griff:

Also, I’m pleased to announce completion of The Gradient Sweater:

and from the back:

and on me:

That’s the only half-way decent photo we could get of it on me.
Guess I’m photogenically challenged today,,, and though I’m really pleased with how the sweater fits,, I’m kind of concerned about the color change right at the bustline.
Not especially flattering.
Any creative suggestions (that don’t involve reknitting half the garment)?