Well, it's day 4 already and I'm not quite where I thought I would be. I've been hoping to finish the back for two days in a row and yet...it's still on the needles! Those last 8 inches are taking f-o-r-e-v-e-r. It seems that everytime I stop to measure it, there are 4 inches to go. When I finally made some measurable progress, I noticed a purl row on the right side about an inch and a half back. See it there in the photo? Cue horror flick soundtrack...I considered living with it but it is actually kinda glaring. I'm going to have to frog it back. Ugh. I'm taking a break from it now because ripping this yarn with all the little ringlets is going to be a nightmare. Someone asked in the comments the other day, what yarn this was. It's the new Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Astrakhan. It is 60% merino wool, 30% microfibre and 10% cashmere. It is wonderfully soft and coushy and I'm sure will be one of the coziest sweaters I own. But it is kind of a pain to knit with (especially on extra slippery addis). The colour I am using is eloquently named "brown".
And the timer keeps counting down (leave your e-mail address in the comments or e-mail me at annypurls(at)hotmail(dot)com if you would like the script for your blog). Only 12 days left, that's 20% of the time elapsed. Yikes! I really need to hit my groove soon if I'm going to make it.
I think your making great progress. Keep your chin up. Since I'm not doing the Olympics I will be on the side lines cheering everyone on.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it!!! Pour some coffee and get the chocolate out and you'll zip along!
ReplyDeleteOh no, frogging!! Ack!! I love how it's knitting up though. It is gorgeous! :) You can do it, I know you can!! :)
ReplyDeleteGo Anny! LOve your sweater. Also love the countdown ticker - could I get the code?! :) THanks! :D hello(dot)lovely(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLove the sweater. I would like the countdown ticker too!! msnuggles976ATaolDOTcom
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