Tag Archives: Ithilien Brocade Jacket

Ithilien is finished!

Posted on September 13, 2009 by

It took a serious, concerted effort the last couple of weeks, but I did manage to finish my Ithilien Brocade Jacket just in time to check it in at our state fair. My eldest daughter kept telling me that I … Continue reading →

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A bump in the road

Posted on August 22, 2009 by

Persuaded by my eldest daughter, I entered my Ithilien Brocade Jacket in the state fair. There’s just one teeny little problem with that… it’s not finished. I am writing this on August 22nd, and entries have to be checked in … Continue reading →

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The translation of gauge

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

I’ve just hit another milestone in Ithilien – it now has two sleeves (just barely) joined to the body! From here on out, it gets really interesting… simultaneous decreasing on the sleeves and armholes is next. But I got to … Continue reading →

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Halfway to Ithilien

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

I’ve reached about the halfway point in my Ithilien Brocade Jacket! After a winter hibernation, it is back in production.  The first sleeve is done up to the armhole, and is (barely) attached.  So far, so good! Right now, I’m … Continue reading →

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