This poor blog has been neglected long enough! I've decided that it's time for me to get back into the swing of things and post more often. I figure a WIP post is a nice easy way to ease back into it (especially since there are only two of them!)
I started this sweater at the beginning of December with the hope that I could finish it in time to wear for Christmas - HA! I forget what derailed me in December (think it could have had something to do with all the craziness that accompanies the holidays?), but it obviously did not get finished in time. It didn't help that every time I pick this sweater up, I lose my ability to count!.
Once I gave up that silly dream, I thought that I could certainly finish it in time to wear to SPA. Again - HA! I'm leaving tomorrow for SPA, and as you can see by the picture, there's not a chance in Hell that I'm going to have it finished by then! (although I have knit about 1/3 of a sleeve since this picture was taken.)
I really have no ide why I've had such a time with this sweater; the pattern is well written with easy to read charts. I can't tell you how many times I had to rip out rows and redo them!
I'm not sure if I dare to hope to finish it in time to wear at least once this season; after all, I still have to be able to count while doing the bottom of the sleeves.
Some close ups:
This is supposed to be my February pair of socks for SAM9. I only have four days left and this is the first sock; do you think I'm going to make it? I know I can finish this sock tonight and I'll probably get the ribbing done for sock #2 tonight as well. Finishing a sock in 4 days is certainly possible, but whether I'll actually do it or not remains to be seen.
That's it for tonight - have a good one!
Julie...that sweater is absolutely gorgeous....wow! I am soooo impressed!
Posted by: Deb | Feb 24, 2010 at 07:18 PM
Wow - that is a gorgeous sweater!
Posted by: Chris | Feb 24, 2010 at 07:32 PM
I've loved that sweater since I first saw the pattern. Can't wait to see it! I'm looking forward to SPA too!
Posted by: Brenda | Feb 24, 2010 at 07:36 PM
That sweater is awesome! What a great color and style for you.
Posted by: Carole | Feb 24, 2010 at 09:05 PM
i'd say that's enough for one night ;)
Posted by: mia | Feb 24, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I love your almost done sweater! I so wished that style would look good on me :( Heh, I haven't even started a pair for February. Um..er..think Magic 28, it'll do me again this month :)
Posted by: Zonda | Feb 24, 2010 at 11:03 PM
All I can say is... since May will be beyond sweater wearing days consider yourself and Gorgeous Red Wisteria safe, otherwise I'd have to take it from you. yep. I think I need to knit myself a red sweater ;^)
Very Cool sock!!
Have fun at SPA!!!!!!! travel safe, make good times :^D
XOXOX
Posted by: marianne | Feb 24, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Julie, your Wisteria is looking lovely! Can't wait to see it when it is done.
Posted by: Estella | Feb 25, 2010 at 05:42 AM
That sweater is GORGEOUS! Hurry up and finish it already ;)
Posted by: kristi | Feb 25, 2010 at 06:44 AM
Holy Banana's (I'm trying out new swear words) that sweater is awesome! LOVE the cable details.
Posted by: cursingmama | Feb 25, 2010 at 11:17 AM
LOVE that sweater!
Posted by: Cookie | Feb 25, 2010 at 01:29 PM
That is going to be one spectacular sweater when it's done -- I think it'll be worth the wait! I hope you can get it done in time to wear it before spring comes!
Posted by: Sarah | Feb 25, 2010 at 03:51 PM
The sweater is going to be effin' gorgeous on you, I canot wait to see it done. The cabling is totally awesome.
you can do a sock in 4 days, sure! just don't cook or clean, you would be surprised how much time that frees up ;)
Posted by: colleen | Feb 26, 2010 at 02:38 PM