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reality check…

To make sure that little Ariann is coming out to spec, the Blocking Rug makes a guest appearance. I like to use this rug to *hold* pieces for blocking and measuring – pin usage is at a minimum because the rug pile *grips* the knitting. I like to measure my progress at several points to make sure I’m in the ball park. I measured after the ribbing, at the waist point and now, before joining (bottom and upper arm edge).

This yarn is making a really nice fabric – drapey, soft and to gauge [4.75 sts/6 rows or 19/24, using the larger needles]. This should be even better looking after a nice wet blocking.

The body section is gently patted out on the rug then meausred, from side point to side point.

I’m getting a hair over 19″ – am making a 38″ sample, so all is well. The dimensions given for this design are finished measurements – the actual circumference of the lower body piece. I chose a size nearest the dimensions of my favorite fitting sweater – choose up rather than down if close.

The color of this yarn (Berroco *Ultra Alpaca* Lavendar Mix) almost takes my breath away. It is such a departure from the regulation color strip @Chez Chic

(BLACK, Dk. Brown, Taupe, Grey, Chartruese, Navy, Bijou Blue)

It is in a world of its own…

Planet Pleasure.

I think I might have to re-think my favorites and work this in!

Ariann #2 on the needles, is 2 shaping INCs away from being at the joining point. I’ve got the yarn all wound and am ready to roll out to the bus and hit it. It is going with me everywhere – has a hot date on the 10th of December.

Today, we look for buttons – can’t wait to see what Michelle has come up with – she’s making Ariann with this yarn too – spied it at our KIP. I can’t decide what would go best with this – brown? grey? not purple? black is too deep toned. What do you think wouldn’t detract from the song of the lilac?

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Being a fan of all things Elizabeth I, I was bound to like something about this movie.

Instead, I Loved It! It had all the elements of a fine period piece in its attention to detail – but never lanquished in the throes of *sincere* drama that so many bio’s suffer from. Instead, it used character development to powerfully build the story and layer the historical events in context, building a fresh and compelling tale.

The luscious locations, set design, and pacing of the movie kept interest high throughout. Coupled with a very attractive cast, this movie is one of Masterpiece Theatres best.

Especially intriguing? The two actors who played the Queen and Lord Dudley; Anne-Marie Duff and Tom Hardy, who brought a wonderful playful passion to the mix early on which established the story solidly enough to sustain the story as it unfolded through the years.

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