The people have spoken
…And they sure do like an elbow-length sleeve. Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful consideration of the matter — I had a good chuckle over your concern about me revealing my potentially flabby arms in cap sleeves. (I’m glad to be able to allay your fears and say that an active youth of horseback riding, tree climbing, and construction work, as well as skinny-arm genes from my mom, have rendered my limbs fit for exposure. But I’m grateful you’ve all got my back when it comes to averting tasteless fashion decisions!) The point that swayed me, though, was the astute observations by Emily, Karma and Debby that the tweedy nature of the yarn seems better suited to longer sleeves. I hadn’t even thought of that, but I completely agree.
In case you’re wondering how the mods worked out, I offer you a few cruddy self-portraits. Mr. Garter has departed for NYC (I’ll be hot on his heels Friday night, and I can hardly wait to see my New York pals), so I had resort to ye olde mirror shot. With low light on a gray day. Lucky you.
I don’t have the placket stitched down yet, as you can see, and I haven’t attached the hooks and eyes, but I think at least we can see that the modifications were largely successful. The thing is going to close in front, and the waist shaping falls at the right place.
That’s Great-Aunt Priscilla (we have to distinguish, because there were two great-aunts Priscilla: this is the knitting, rug-making, ubercraft Priscilla, as opposed to mountaineering geologist Priscilla) looking over my shoulder. I can’t tell if she approves or not, but she’s always watching. She’s also way cuter than you can tell in these pictures — if only I’d gotten the red-headed-babe gene along with the skinny-arms gene. Mr. Garter would have been so psyched.
Better photos when Glee is really done, I promise. And pssst — look what’s blocking:
Posted: April 25th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Thanks for putting up pictures of yourself: you’ve been gone so long I was starting to forget what you looked like 🙂
I’m so excited to see the finished Rorschach!
Posted: April 25th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
You look beautiful as a brunette. The short hair really emphasizes your eyes and neck.
Posted: April 25th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Ooooh! The EZ jacket! I can’t wait to see it!
Posted: April 25th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
I can’t wait to see you!!! Your hair is so short now! It looks fabulous!
Posted: April 25th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
You do have nice arms and a pretty, long neck. I’m jealous! Great glee and EZ too!
Posted: April 25th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Glee is looking great! You are one of the few who can wear cap sleeves. I think they are so popular right now because knit-top manufacturers are trying to use as little fabric as possible to save money. Looking forward to seeing a larger image or Rorshach!
Posted: April 26th, 2007 at 6:13 am
it looks great so far – I think the elbow sleeves will be just right….can’t wait to see more shots of the finished jacket!
Posted: April 26th, 2007 at 7:02 am
The sweater is looking great so far, and from your new shots I second the longer sleeves. I do think you would look great in a capped sleeve sweater or top in a more summery yarn.
Have a great trip to NYC! And I love the story about your Aunt Priscillas. What footsteps to follow in! They sound like some very high-achieving women…just like you!
Posted: April 26th, 2007 at 11:05 am
I love your short hair! Let me know when you’re going to be at The Point and I’ll stop by and say “hello.” (You know I’m not there full time anymore.)
Posted: May 1st, 2007 at 5:31 pm
It’s looking great. I’m getting ready to start my Glee, and I’m hoping to get an elbow length sleeve out of my yarn as well.
Posted: May 2nd, 2007 at 5:59 am
You look just STUNNING! I can’t even look at the knitting – I’m captivated by the gorgeous haircut! I’m usually skeptical about pixie cuts, but yours is perfect for your face. Seriously good. I can’t say enough about it. You look like a model.
Posted: May 5th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
omg…you look so pretty with that hair, it is a really flattering frame to your face. i like the glee too, but the hair really takes the cake. good choice, great knits. btw, the twins are here…swing by the blog if you get a chance to see the pics. smiles