Knitting furiously...
but no pictures to show for it.
Good news: Both back and front sides of the man sweater are complete. Not bad at all for ten days worth of intense knitting.
Bad news: Only just cast on for both sleeves (two at a time because I hate reading directions more than once) earlier this evening, but I *hate* knitting sleeves.
To entertain myself, I may go ahead and wash, block and seam the sides so I can work on the collar and take a few pictures. Perhaps, that will inspire me to knock the sleeves out.
If anyone is interested in making this sweater, I must add the ribbing is quite soothing and the pattern is wonderfully written. The designer paid extra special attention to detail and it shows.
Pictures next time, I promise!
In other news, what have you guys been working on?
UPDATE:
Okay, I hate sleeves. I really do. Sleeves are why I do not knit more sweaters. One of these days I will learn to make the sleeves first...
SECOND UPDATE:
The sleeves are on hold as a migraine as settled in. No knitting while one has a headache.
However, I went ahead and soaked the front and back pieces.
They are drying now; however, I did take a couple of shots of the neckline and how the decreases are made three stitches inside the neck edge for a charming little detail. Of course, stitches will be picked up once both sides have been seamed together for a bit more interest and finishing.
Good news: Both back and front sides of the man sweater are complete. Not bad at all for ten days worth of intense knitting.
Bad news: Only just cast on for both sleeves (two at a time because I hate reading directions more than once) earlier this evening, but I *hate* knitting sleeves.
To entertain myself, I may go ahead and wash, block and seam the sides so I can work on the collar and take a few pictures. Perhaps, that will inspire me to knock the sleeves out.
If anyone is interested in making this sweater, I must add the ribbing is quite soothing and the pattern is wonderfully written. The designer paid extra special attention to detail and it shows.
Pictures next time, I promise!
In other news, what have you guys been working on?
UPDATE:
Okay, I hate sleeves. I really do. Sleeves are why I do not knit more sweaters. One of these days I will learn to make the sleeves first...
SECOND UPDATE:
The sleeves are on hold as a migraine as settled in. No knitting while one has a headache.
However, I went ahead and soaked the front and back pieces.
They are drying now; however, I did take a couple of shots of the neckline and how the decreases are made three stitches inside the neck edge for a charming little detail. Of course, stitches will be picked up once both sides have been seamed together for a bit more interest and finishing.
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Yea monotony!