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February 17, 2008 by Cass

Anyone else hum the theme from SWAT when they think Swatch? Picture a troop of knitters dressed in black, rolling out of the back of a truck, armed with needles and with coils of yarn thrown over their shoulders? The leader is called “2-TOG” (she’s close to retirement and wants to play it safe), and the good natured black knitter that you just know is going to die is named “Stitch”. There’s a tech savvy knitter named “Rav”, who can look up anything lickety split, even when the stitch markers are flying. And the rookie, the one who will take a needle to the heart to save 2-TOG, she’s named “Gauge”.

Wa na na, wa na na, wa na na- da dut!

(No, just you Cass.)

In the continuing saga of the Seduce swatch:

I’m much happier with the fabric knitted on size 7’s, but it’s still going to be quite sheer. I guess I’ll live with that.

Here’s my swatch:

Yes, it’s huge. I don’t know why I felt the need to cast on 80 stitches for a swatch.

I’ll knit a few more inches, then block it.

The yarn truly is lovely. The bits of blue almost look like tiny beads. I’m pleased with the yarn overall, even if a bit disappointed with the fabric for this pattern.

Just call me “Frog”. I’m the clumsy comic relief who drops the notions bag all the time. Inevitably I’ll be shot in the shoulder with a crochet hook (that mean ol’ “Hooker” is a bitch), but in the end I’ll be fine.

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14 Responses to “S.W.A.T.C.H.”

on February 17, 2008 at 10:24 am1 Sofia

That yarn looks lovely! You go girl!
on February 17, 2008 at 10:31 am2 mari

Not bad with the 7s. You’ll just have to wear a tank top underneath.
It looks pretty. I like the blue specks. i actually thought there really was beads in it.
on February 17, 2008 at 10:58 am3 Miss T

Yeah, poor Stitch will be the first to die. (Sigh)

Have you tried a 5, maybe?
on February 17, 2008 at 11:34 am4 AllyB

Doesn’t it drive you crazy that they never list the little details with the pictures, like she’s wearing a perfectly matching camisole under that knitted top? That peach shell tank I crocheted last summer was like that. Fortunately the woman I sold it to found a camisole to match exactly with that piece of too much peachi-ness, lol. The yarn is fabulous. It’ll look great on you too!
on February 17, 2008 at 12:42 pm5 Emiko

dude, I would watch your version of SWAT hehehe

I really like how the blue specks in the yarn show up - it’s very pretty!
on February 17, 2008 at 12:46 pm6 Katie O

I hate swatching, but it is an evil necessity sometimes….. and yes, your swatch is huge, but sometimes you just gotta swatch!!!
on February 17, 2008 at 3:29 pm7 holly

That yarn, even if does make it sheer hangs perfect for that patten. I can’t wait to see the finish object.
on February 17, 2008 at 7:03 pm8 Miss Me (aka Katie)

hahaha…. i’m just glad that i’m not the only old enough to remember SWAT! your swatch looks great - maybe the yarn will “bloom” a bit once it gets wet?
on February 18, 2008 at 8:31 am9 schrodinger

You’re insane! But in a good way. Methinks a top underneath may be required to maintain modesty - 7 is definitely better, I’m not sure how much further you want to go down to keep a good drape too…

Love how the yarn looks.
on February 18, 2008 at 9:25 am10 Sourire11

Beautiful yarn and I’m sure the finished top will be lovely… I think with the 7’s and a cami underneath it’ll be fine!
on February 18, 2008 at 10:25 am11 rita

Shaft. I think Shaft instead of SWAT.

And now dammit it’s stuck in my head and I’ll have to go bang it against a wall to get rid of it.
on February 18, 2008 at 1:06 pm12 megan

Hey Cass, I sent payment for the book fri. Check your paypal account. I sent a message through ravelry, but I don’t know if you got it. thanks
Megan
on February 19, 2008 at 3:47 pm13 Marie

Cass…my love…I cannot imagine that a stairstepper or treadmill would be safe for you in the first place, let alone with knitting or a laptop in your hands…I mean really..who are ye trying to kid???

Puhleez do not attempt it….we’d miss you terribly.
Marie
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