Round and Round I Went
I finished my Tivoli T-Shirt this morning.
So cute. I like the Cotton Ease in Orangeaid. At first I thought the color would be too bright and too much, but I think it works out, and hey, I am a Clemson grad.
Since I started it last Thursday morning, it look less than a week to make--and the yarn cost $6.00. As I mentioned in my last post, I love knitting in the round., and this was almost a mindless knit.
I did add a row of single crochet around the neckline and armholes and two rows and the bottom.
Thanks Kathy for a simply beautiful pattern! I especially liked her comments along the way.
I did find three skeins of Cotton Ease in the same dye lot of ice blue from Hancock Fabrics, so I will start another one soon. The color I really want is Bubblegum.
I'll Stay Quiet for A While...
Athough I haven't received a response from Debbie Stoller concerning the mock up of the cover of her SNB Crochet Book, I did see a link to this this reponse on the Crochet Me Blog..
I'll be a good girl and wait until the real cover comes out to say anything more.
The Tivoli looks great!
Posted by: Brenda | July 12, 2005 at 09:55 AM
I've been a bit scared of knitting clothes so far, but I like the look of that t-shirt! Great work.
Posted by: Hazel | July 12, 2005 at 10:38 AM
It looks wonderful! Which of the pattern sizes did you use? I have some Cotton Ease that wants to become something :)
Posted by: Stacie | July 12, 2005 at 10:40 AM
That looks great! The Lion Brand website has the bubblegum listed in stock still. I ordered from them a few weeks ago, and their shipping is speedy.
http://pages.e-yarn.com/6030/InventoryPage/1470516/1.html
Posted by: Lorette | July 12, 2005 at 10:59 AM
That's just gorgeous! Love the color!
Posted by: Regina aka LadyLinoleum | July 12, 2005 at 11:21 AM
how many skeins of cotton ease did you use? i love the orange too!
Posted by: deb | July 12, 2005 at 11:56 AM
Looks great! I hope it fits nicely, too. Do you mind if I include a picture and a link to this blog entry in the Tivoli gallery?
Posted by: grumperina | July 12, 2005 at 12:46 PM
What I wouldn't give for half your knitting speed!
Posted by: Sara | July 12, 2005 at 01:29 PM
Vera, thanks for the Tivoli link. I have some Cotton Ease here somewhere. You give me great ideas on projects!
Posted by: Vicki | July 12, 2005 at 03:17 PM
Great job. It looks wonderful!
Posted by: Cindy | July 12, 2005 at 11:35 PM
I just downloaded this pattern this morning, and was planning to try Cotton Ease--and then I come over here and see your lovely result! I really like it :)
Posted by: Lolly | July 13, 2005 at 03:49 PM
wow..that's cottonease? I love it --great job!
Posted by: sandra | July 14, 2005 at 04:09 PM
It looks great! Really sleek and cute.
Posted by: Ann | July 15, 2005 at 08:54 AM
I love the Tivoli. It is something on my "to do" list. Yours looks great.
Posted by: Mary | July 16, 2005 at 08:11 PM
Hi! I've been reading your blog for a bit, but I think this is my first time posting. I see from the post before this we are in the same part of the state. Do you know where a knitter (me) from out of town (navy wife) who knows nobody (shy) could possibly learn to crochet? You do beautiful work and it is so inspiring.
Christina
Posted by: Christina | July 18, 2005 at 05:55 PM
Hi there,
Sorry that I just read your comment on my Tivoli ... that blog doesn't send comments to my email. Your Tivoli is colourful ... love to see the Tivoli gallery getting more colourful! I have 10 balls of CE in this colour! ;)
Posted by: Agnes | July 20, 2005 at 12:32 AM
Here I am - late to the party! Just wanted to say it looks wonderful - I like the orange much better than I thought I would. Hmmmm...makes me rethink just making kids clothes with Orangeade! I'm definitely putting Tivoli on my to-do list. :)
Posted by: Bron | July 20, 2005 at 06:30 PM
I LOVE the t-shirt! Supre cute and a wonderful color!
Posted by: squishybear | July 24, 2005 at 10:26 AM
Happy Birthday Vera!! I hope you're having a wonderful day!
Posted by: Julie | July 26, 2005 at 07:44 PM
I'm sorry this is so late, but do you still need some bubblegum CE? I have some if needed....
Posted by: Cathi | July 28, 2005 at 04:11 PM
This is a treasure to wear, Vera. Lovely work. And I second your post about knitting and crocheting being the best of both worlds. I'm taking a crochet class and I can already see how this will expand my repertoire in wonderful ways.
Posted by: Sharon | July 28, 2005 at 05:33 PM
have you washed this yet. How does cotton ease do does it shrink alot.Just wondering I have tons of cotton ease to use up. Thanks
Posted by: ann | August 19, 2005 at 02:20 PM
okay so my email address is right now. How long did it take to whip up?and how does cotton ease wash and dry up>
Posted by: ann | August 19, 2005 at 02:22 PM