Isn't this color incredible? 

It reminds me of the color of the ocean   when I was in Hawaii.

I'm changing up the Green Gable this time around. This version will have elbow length sleeves and I'm going to use short row shaping for the bustline, following the Shapely Tank pattern  AND  the Knitty tutorial AND Lisa's copy of Big Girl Knits. I have no fear! I will make a shapely-short row-big girl-Green Gable!

Look what I checked off my list!

  Despite many pre-finish concerns about fit, I have to tell you that I think I love this sweater. With the several modifications made, it's a winner. I'll share more about what I did on my "reveal" post in  a few days....I can't wait to show you!

What else is new? Let's see. Faux Tan. That's how I'm doing it this summer, and so far the results are favorable. I figure it's a good idea to practice safe sunning at this point in my life, since I have long neglected the aging and cancer warnings. This stuff is awesome...better than any other tanning product I've tried.

   

What are you going to do this weekend? Plant annuals? Put out your patio furniture?  Me? I'm tanning, knitting, reading, and singing. And enjoying some time with my husband.   

Comments

[Peacock Chic]

oh wow can't wait for the reveal!

[Sharon]

Oh I do love that color. Reminds me of the color I used on my green gable, but sadly was destroyed in the flood of 07. I'll relive it through you! Have a great weekend. Sounds like you have some nice relaxing plans!

[Beth]

That's the color of my Green Gable, too! :) (But my GG is on the give-away pile. My yarn was itchy and the sweater never quite fit the way I wanted it to.) I remember how great you looked in your first one. Your next one will be even better!

[Cathy]

The color is GORGEOUS! Can't wait for the big reveal and the faux tan is a great idea. I get burned sitting under my spf umbrella :( Enjoy your weekend :)

[Sharon]

I will be dodging the raindrops at the East Lansing Art Fair this weekend. Happy non-tanning, Lynne. :)

[Paula]

Traveling several hours to my nephews graduation, giggling with my sister and playing in the sun....

[marti]

I am going to clean my porch off, paint the floor and put my newly refinished chairs out. I may also haul some rocks for my rock garden. Go see Prince Caspian.I will knit and read and find out if my experiment in cables turns out......oh and get my daughter ready to fly to Tennessee on Monday. Really its a laid back kinda weekend!

[Li_B]

I need to make that healthy decision, too. I find the sun so comforting, though. Have to break that habit. Thanks for the link, three hours sounds quite reasonable. How does it smell compared to the usual suspects?

[Denise]

It sounds like you had a full day- for me today I did some needed power shopping! And you can bet I'll be checking your tan out on Knit night. Now on to the season finale of Desperate Housewives.

[e]

love that color! i can't wait to see your pink sweater in action - love that color too. :)

how does faux tan smell? that's my number one complaint with fake tanners - the smell always gets me.

[kathy b]

Yup, Lynne that color is incredible. It will look amazing on you!
Singing! How wonderful. Do you make up your own lyrics , like me?

[Kim]

I hope you had a relaxing weekend....you've earned it!

[Amanda]

I spent the weekend in Boston visiting my college roomie. lots of fun!

uh oh, I see your Lush & Lacy post....gotta go check it out!

[Jules]

I've used Bare Escentuals since 2001 & love it! I'm Faux Tanning this summer too. Just got my new bottle last night.;) And they had their 10 yr anniversary sale on QVC last week & I got some great deals.;)
Love the finished sweater...pink is YOU baby!:)

[Jules]

PS To the poster who asked, Faux Tan smells like sweet almonds!:) It's GREAT!