Wednesday, March 5, 2008

C'est Fini!

I finished the Surplice Bodice Camisole :-) I'm so pleased with myself! It's been a while since I've made myself anything to wear (that I actually want to wear!). And I actually like how it looks on me.

Right now I'm trying to block the cami. I say "try to" because like my gauge, it's something I don't often do! Actually I've only ever done it once before, and I don't think I did it right that time.

I've read up on how to do it this time, and I've pinned out the top on some towels (as you can see above). Then I wet it thoroughly using a spray bottle. Now I guess I just have to wait until it's completely dry? Am I doing this right?

Hopefully over the weekend I can get some pics of me modeling it. The neckline is rather revealing so I will be wearing a tank/cami underneath. The nice thing about this, is you can change the color of your tank to match what else you're wearing. Right now I have a brown tank, but I think cream will look nice too. I can't wait to thread the ribbon through, because I think that really sets it off.


Hmmm! What shall I knit myself next? There are so many great projects on Ravelry I'm spoilt for choice. I'm thinking of something that will be nice for the summer that I can through on top of sleeveless dresses or cami's, something like a shrug or just a nice sweater/cardigan. There's just so much choice.

Yesterday I cast on for some more socks. . . . . more about those next time ;-)


9 comments:

Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said...

It's lovely. So pretty all done and waiting to have it's ribbon added. Look forward to the modeled shots!

Anonymous said...

Oh, it looks so pretty! I can't wait to see you model it.

The Kelly Green Rogue said...

ooooh I can't wait to see it on you! It looks good so far.

Sounds to me like you're blocking right.

Anonymous said...

Your cami is beautiful - well done! Love the color too!
Tootles. xx

Ann said...

It looks so lovely & I love the color - can't wait to see it on you!

peaknits said...

Love it, so pretty and elegant - I can't wait to see it with the ribbon and hear what you think of it on! Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

It's really nice to see a pretty, summery top. It's very elegant too. Well done!

Lisa said...

ooohhh...looks so good. Look forward to seeing a modeled shot.

Anonymous said...

This looks very pretty!