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02/27/2006

back in the game

Progress finally continues on the vest! I set the steeks for the armholes, finally, and am just about 100 rows in, out of 148 or so. It feels like I should be done so so soon, but with the steeks the decreases aren't as drastic as they seem, and since switching to two needles things are really slowing down. So many pointy things sticking out! I'm way more comfortable with double pointed needles but don't think they'd be suitable here, at least not for a while. Here is the vest as of today, and a picture of the inside. I think it's pretty neat for my sort-of first time with fair isle. I'm rather proud. Hopefully it'll be neater with blocking.

Going to see Anthony Rapp was kind of a wash. It was a bit exciting, but mostly exhausting to stand in line for so long. I couldn't even see what was going on when he read from his book and answered questions...in fact, the first time I actually saw him and could believe 100% that he was even there was about 10 or so minutes before he signed my book, which was about 3 1/2 hours after I got there. Kind of sad. I was thinking of just going home after a little while, but really had nothing better to do.



So, my new goal is to finish the main knitting of the vest by this weekend so I can cut the steeks! We'll see if that happens - I think it's very possible as long as my hands hold out! And tomorrow, I'll have an FO.

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