Stick a Pin in Me

...I'm done.  It did take a while for the Cathay to dry.  Finally, reinforcements were located in the basement.

There were many, many pins.  I probably overdid it, but I already had concerns about where this top would hit me, hip-wise (I added about four rounds to the length at the end, and am glad I did).  Left it out in the sunroom with some open windows and Cinni blasting away all night, and this morning, when I awoke to get dressed for work, there she was, ready for her close-up.

So I wasn't able to eliminate all the rolling, but that was to be expected.  What does disappoint me is that the Cathay creases quite significantly when you sit down, so that you find, upon standing, that you have a little Michelin Man in you after all.  So perhaps this top is best for Standing Room Only events.

I know the bonus boobage has been documented by other knitters who have tackled this pattern, but seriously...Busty St. Clair is in the house.

Here she makes her recess debut.  What's that in front of her?  Hints: it's a one skein project (no, not a One Skein project), a freebie from a Neighbor's site, and just about out of season, but it'll look fabulous on me as I consider my easel. 

And speaking of "bounty," check out what Mr. Frick and the Biscuit presented to me on Sunday morning.  My cup runneth over in so many ways.

Comments

[Jenifer]

Hey there Julia! Wow, I loooove that Cathay top. A picovoli? So cute! And I think it's so great that you're doing an elem school knitting program ... I was thinking of starting one at my son's school perhaps ... we'll see! (I knew of someone who did that and was able to open a not-for-profit account with brown sheep to order wholesale yarn, and then she also could get it for herself ... fyi!) Take care!

[Kathleen]

Hiya, the shape of your Cathay is lovely. I think you'll get a lot of wear out of that in the summer.

[limedragon :-: Harriet]

The Cathay looks terrific! And wow, what a bag!! I enjoyed your post and pictures of the kids in your knitting program. : )

[reluctantMANGO]

LOVE that top! That blue is such a summery color. I must say that I covet your bag... I can't quite make out the brand name though - who makes it?

PS Thanks for the compliments you left on my PeaPod, it was so fun to make!

[Dena]

Other yarn suggestions for a second Tivoli/Picovoli: Valley Yarns Longmeadow (found at WEBS) and Rowan Calmer. I'm using the Calmer right now for a Picovoli and it's turning out well. Maybe the microfiber in these yarns helps with the creasing.

[Bird]

That color is amazing! Did you have a personal shopper?