After nearly 10 years… it's FINALLY an FO!!
- Ravelry Project Page: Oblique
- Pattern: Oblique by Veronik Avery in Knitty, Fall 2007
- Yarn: Cascade 220, color 9458 (discontinued?)
- Needles: US 9
- Start to Finish: December 2007 – September 28, 2017
Originally intended for myself, I've "outgrown" it; Maddy instantly loved it and, well, isn't she adorable? Photos by Kate! And lots of 'em… because it took so long for me to finally finish, and it's a pretty great sweater!
Why so long? Good gravy, I don't know!
It was a contender for Finishing in the 2010 Olympics and I wrote, "I want this one finished most of all."
Here's how that went:
Oblique
At Opening Ceremonies: All of the pieces were knit and blocked. I needed to sew them up, knit the collar, attach buttons.
At Closing Ceremonies: Sleeves are sewn in and collar is underway. I've had several false starts on that collar, and some difficulty determining Right from Wrong — I'm pretty sure I'd have made it if I'd been thinking more clearly. Three-quarters of the way, I tore it out completely and started over last night. I'll be casting off tonight and all that will remain are side and sleeve seams and the sewing on of three buttons. I cannot wait. I love this thing.
Um, yeah. I loved it and yet…
It looks like the buttons might be a bit wonky, and it might need a snap… but I'm not sure how much it'll actually be buttoned anyway, so we'll just see about that. I'm thrilled that it's finished and even more thrilled that there is someone else who loves it!
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Reading: Still Life with Breadcrumbs by Anna Quindlen (pages)
Listening: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert