Mon 15 Oct 2012
This weekend, I worked away on the sleeves for the fall colors sweater. Then, we went and got supplies for the finishing (zipper, grosgrain ribbon in case the hem insists on flipping up after its finished, and bias tape to tack down the steek edges).
Last night, I cut the last steek.
Look at all those floats! They make the fabric beautifully thick and warm.
The edges are picked up, button bands, collars, and sleevecap shaping knit.
The sweater needs a good blocking, a couple of sleeves, and a zipper. (And, of course, the ends woven in.)
All along, this project has been just far enough along for me to hold out the barest of hopes of finishing for Rhinebeck, and also not quite far enough along for me to be sure that I can make it. We leave on Friday. Chances?
I think you can do it. Leave the ends weaving until last. You can skip that if necessary. It’s beautiful! Good luck and enjoy Rhinebeck.
You will definitely be finished!! The sweater is lovely and I really love the square neck. Have a good time at Rhinebeck and send lots of photos to us!!
I don’t know why, but I just love seeing the back side of well-knit color work. Something so pleasing and neat about it. It looks lovely, though; can’t wait to see the finished product!