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July 11, 2006
I am a lazy slag
Just for Hockey Mom, who said this afternoon (after I told her how close this was to being wearable) "now, that's just sad. finish the damned thing", I now present the crochet tank that's been sitting in a heap of unwoven-in ends since the middle of June, unwoven no more.
And here's how totally pathetic I am: weaving in the ends took a total of about twenty minutes; there were scarcely any ends to weave, it just looked like more because they were so long. Argh.
Here's the thing. It was supposed to be the Tuscany tank dress from Interweave Crochet, but something went horribly wrong with my row gauge so that the top two sections together reach just to the top of my jeans rather than to the bottom of my butt like they're supposed to. I'm pretty happy with it as a top, though, because I'd already decided halfway through making the thing that I didn't want this dress in black after all. I might make it again (with correct gauge) in olive green or blue. Or not.
What do you think, NWJR, are you tired of my huge fake smiles yet? Can I go back to scowling now?
Posted by jodi at July 11, 2006 08:27 PM | categories: sticks and string
Comments
Hey! She smiles!!!
Yeah. Pretty short dress.
I totally think you should go for the crazy cat lady lifestyle.
I love the hollyhocks.
Posted by: Norma at July 11, 2006 08:55 PM
It looks fabulous! Good job chica. I knew you could do it! ;-)
Posted by: Sandy at July 11, 2006 10:02 PM
Your smile doesn't look huge and fake, you look like a gal who's happy to be home for the summer.
The top is really lovely, makes me ponder taking up a crochet hook...ha, yeah right!
Posted by: Jenna at July 11, 2006 10:16 PM
Ahh... the power of Hockey Mom finishes another UFO.. LOL Maybe I should have her yell at me about the Kyoto sweater that I've got in my basket from last year?
Posted by: Mouse at July 11, 2006 10:46 PM
It's hot. You should make more in different colors.
Posted by: Melissa at July 12, 2006 12:01 AM
Hey, I love your smile, nothing huge or fake there at all! And the top turned out so gorgeous, suiting you so perfectly - great, great job!
Posted by: Dipsy at July 12, 2006 04:19 AM
I'm so glad I've had this positive effect on you, Jodi. This is true progress!
:-) <-----huge real smile!
Posted by: NWJR at July 12, 2006 09:51 AM
I kinda miss your scowl.....
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at July 12, 2006 10:08 AM
I keep wondering whose blog I'm at when I see all these smiling pictures...
The tank looks fabulous! I'm impressed at your crocheting ability.
Posted by: Carrie at July 12, 2006 10:22 AM
I love that tank! And you are so pretty whether you smiles or not.
I really need to learn to crochet.
Posted by: Anne Marie at July 12, 2006 10:24 AM
That tank makes me want to become a Happy Hooker! And the smiles are gergessss too!
Posted by: brenda in toronto at July 12, 2006 10:38 AM
That tank looks fabulous! Though I bet your man would let you model it for him as a dress!
Posted by: Allison at July 12, 2006 11:23 AM
Smoking hot Jodi Green! Looks great (keep smiling!) Wow, I need to learn to crochet...
Posted by: Lolly at July 12, 2006 04:14 PM
Cute top, and whatta smile! Heh.
Love the Gatsby Girl sweater, too -- congrats on the IK pub!
Posted by: alison at July 12, 2006 05:53 PM
That top is rockin! I like it!
Posted by: biglug at July 12, 2006 11:12 PM
Smoking hot top, Jodi. And congrats on the IK thing! Incredible.
Posted by: Christiane at July 15, 2006 09:31 PM