WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Acrylic has a first name its s.y.n.t.h.e.t.i.c p.o.l.y.m.e.r

Since I've started knitting I found myself looking at and have purchased some high-end and/or eco-friendly yarns like hemp, baby alpaca/cashmere, silky wool, merino/wool/silk blends, etc. and have enjoyed the results. But its something about that Acrylic that keeps me going back. Ok, the somethings that I like about acrylic is its resistant to moths, chemicals, oils, non-allergenic, washable, dries quickly, shrink resistant and most importantly its Cheap. I have several garments that are 100% acyrlic and have stood the test of time b/c I make sure to care for the garment properly. Yes, its been said that acrylic can be a bit cheap looking, if not cared for properly and that it lacks some insulating properties, but whateverrrrr...lol

With all that said I dug in my stash and started wipping up this lil number, using Caron (beige) yarn and Red Hearts (Earth & Sky) yarn. Provided my freestyling knit goes well, I should have a pic of the FO soon.

Happy Saturday All,

I'm sure everyone is preparing for the Su.per.bowl, I'm not sure I can stand anymore ruckus over the whole Su.per.bowl fiasco. Every day this week, the Su.per.bowl was mentioned at least a thousand times to the point that there was a Gi.ants' scarf drapped over a desk :0

Once home the Su.per.bowl fiasco continued between DH and DB - from Bra.dy this, Stra.han that, Gi.ants this, the Pa.triots that. It was to the point that while I was cooking dinner DH had the nerve to switch from L.aw & Or.der to some darn sport channel... I had to give him that look "Maaaan if you don't switch it back to L&O... its going to get hotter in this kitchen"...lol.

I guess not being a sport fan is exacerbating it all....lol. My home will definitely be full of rabble rousers since DH is a total Sport Freak... the man watches sport religiously from golfing, hockey... awww just name it he watches it - sometimes I'll venture into his media realm and he's watching soccer.. mind you its in Spanish...lol - I know he's bilingual but spanish isn't his second language...lol - and to think I made it worst when I purchased him a 42" HDTV for his b-day last year.... ugggh! Sometimes my Honey Do list gathers dust, b/c I have to wait for a game to end....lol

Aww Man.. listen to me... falling into that Su.per.bowl fiasco...

So moving right along, made some headway on my daughter's tunic and finished one sleeve, also I've finished licking my wounds over the plaid blouse debacle and just decided this was the best option...

a la Garbage

Addio... Goodbye

and revisited the pattern. This time I opted for a Rust/Orange stretch gauze knit fabric (95% Cotton 5% Lycra), and realized I had to use my rotary blade, which was the first time... totally easier than the scissors. Also, BeSewStylish enlightened me on cutting a full back as opposed to the pattern instructions two back pieces.

I've baste stitched it and tried it on. So I'm feelin' better now, knowing that I used the right fabric. Now off to do a lil research on the best method for hemming stretch gauze knit.

Have a Fabulous Su.per.bowl Weekend.