This is what I have secretly been working on since the minute I returned from vacation... Another vintage item from a McCall's Needlework June 1984! Is it really vintage when it's only 20 years old? Hey, to me, if it's not from the 90's or thereafter, it becomes vintage! Since Christine asked, I used some of the CE from KC to make this puppy up...I hate to gauge swatch, and didn't....so, it did come out way too big, but I've pared down the sides a bit, and I think it's going to fit. I haven't taken care of any of the ends because.....
Yes, it's another WIP. A week ago I decided I better knit up some of the stash, so here it is! It's the ribbed shrug pattern from IK's staff project. Miles and miles of ribbing, but I think I'm gonna like it. Here's the real kicker. I actually have a tank top in the same shade of pink as the yarn. Oh yes, and I'm making it long sleeved since I'm not too keen on 3/4 length. The yarn is Cara Mia in mulberry, and it really is soft. Can't figure out why C & C discontinued it...probably because of price resistance. When regular folks go to craft stores to buy yarn, they certainly aren't looking to spend $7.99 a skein. I made a Tahki bolero out of the white, and I loved it. When Joann's had the 50% off the clearance, I scooped some up at $2.50 a ball! Such a cheap one I am!!!
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