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Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Urban Aran revisted
If you’ve been reading for a bit you may remember the Urban Aran. If not:
Mandy posted her version a couple of weeks ago. Her version is so much better than mine.
Right then I realized I needed a cardi not a sweater.
Yes, I realized that I have only 2 purl stitches where I would essentially separate this beast.
Yes, I know that it will be hard
Yes, I know I’m not a god.
Maybe I have delusions of grandeur like Zeneedle blogged about on May 18th.
I believed without a doubt that I could do it.
Yes, I know I may have a screw loose.
I did it.
Open
Closed
I ironed on stretchy interfacing to help stabilize it.
I sewed two lines on each side of where I would cut
I cut.
I serged both sides.
I bought a zipper and matching ribbon and sewed that on.
Its not perfect and I think I’d still like to put a facing on it, but its wearable. Its huge and bulky and made me feel like a tick(tiny head, bloated body). I enjoyed making it but I don’t think I’ll make another bulky sweater until I forget about this one. This sweater will be the perfect around the house lounging sweater. I’ll probably even take it with me to craft shows for comfort and warmth.
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