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Cat’s Eye Redux: blocking notes

July 25, 2011 by Mary Jane 3 Comments

Finished!

When first taken off the needles it looked way way too small. Remember, I shortened the lace section between the Fair Isle band and the crown shaping to about 3 1/2 inches. It was a squnchy little thing that perched atop my head in soft ridges.  Plunge that baby into some lukewarm sweet-smelling soapy water, rinse well, stretch over the nearest 10″ mid-century modern plate, balance over a jug so all surfaces get air and voila! In this heat, an hour later it was dry, and fit nicely like a standard tam. Luckily the heat spell has lessened so I might even consider donning it in the early morning hours.


Don’t Forget! Fiber College Blog Tour: Day One over at knitting legend Beth Brown-Reinsel’s blog.

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  1. Karen says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    It’s lovely!

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  2. Karen C says

    July 26, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    very pretty – i love your color choices!

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  3. Lisa says

    August 1, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Hey! I own those plates. I think I only have huge platters, though. Not so good for blocking human-sized hats.

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