Craptina: Pink Tea Raglan Complete

Hello to the latest FO!
The Green Tea Raglan from the Spring 07 IK. (unofficially, this is the Pink Tea Raglan)
Yarn: Artfibers Phyz in number 07
Needles: size 6 and 7 circs
Mods: I made the body slightly longer and lowered the neckline, but other than that I pretty much stayed with the pattern. This was really quick to knit and Phyz was fun to knit with. It's got a nice sparkle to it, especially in the sun.

So many of you know that sewing is not my passion, but I do like to do simple projects, and basic mending. Two weeks ago Kaitlyn and I wiped out Brooklyn General with the last of this awesome fabric...

I'm not sure what my plans are do to with it yet, but I'll probably make another drawstring project bag, since I not longer have the one Kaitlyn made at Christmas from the Spider exchange. It was stolen about two months ago, and I bet some hipster who doesn't even knit swiped it just to put some chinsy patches on too tight jeans. Dammit! I'm still pissed.

Anyway, my sister is moving from Brooklyn to New Jersey and I'm becoming the recipient of many unwanted household items. She brought over some things over the weekend, but the most exciting was this:

My great grandmother crocheted this table runner. It feels like cotton, and I can't guess what size hook she must've used because the stitches are teeny tiny! My sister has been hanging onto it for years, and I didn't even realize she had it. This lay in our dining room as we grew up and I'm so excited to have it in my home now. As you can see it's a little beat up and dirty, and I think some mending and a frame will best suit this piece. It'll should be treated like a proper heirloom now.

Here's a closeup on the tiny stitches.....

Any suggestions on how to clean something like this would be grately appreciated. See you all next week, I'm off to North Carolina to visit my folks for a long weekend.

Comments

Ah! I see one st that is unraveling! Can you fix it?!
This crochet lace is so beautiful :)

Posted by: Veronique | May 17, 2007 at 12:06 AM

Can't crochet; can't help. But really, I also think that things like that should be used (gently).

I LOVE the pink-tea raglan. Now that's something that's going to get lots of use.

Posted by: colleen | May 17, 2007 at 07:17 AM

LOVE the Pink Tea Raglan. That flew off the needles and looks spectacular on you. Fits you great! You should ask our blogless friend Nancy about the crochet. It's great that you have a family heirloom like that.

Posted by: Lisa | May 17, 2007 at 07:55 AM

have a great weekend!
the sweater is perfect -- just a great garment to have in your wardrobe. i can see it with a skirt, jeans, etc.
and what a find with the table runner! (you know how i am about crochet items from grandmothers.) i would look up how to clean aging cotton on the internet so that you don't ruin it.

Posted by: carrie m | May 17, 2007 at 08:56 AM

Pink tea raglan looks fantastic on you - and you know I love the shimmer.

Great to get a lovely heirloom like that runner, unfortunately, I will be of no use for knowing how to revive it.

Posted by: schrodinger | May 17, 2007 at 01:48 PM

I can't believe you already finished that sweater! It looks faboo, the fit is terrific.
Kitty's expression matches the fabric...
The one thing I remember about cleaning vintage textiles is that you want to soak, soak, soak them before you do anything else. Forgot what the "else" is, though.

Posted by: Katy | May 17, 2007 at 03:34 PM

Katy is right - you wanna SOAK! My grandmother is the queen of crochet doilies and that's what she does - with something gentle, like Woolite. If you're going to eventually frame it, you should also consider starching it...

Posted by: rebecca | May 18, 2007 at 11:01 AM