I've finished knitting the back and both fronts (in their entirety) of the Exeter cardigan. I have started on the sleeves, but I've also been working on the finishing: sewing closed the pockets, weaving in the ends, closing the collar with Kitchener stitch and seaming the shoulders and sides. That way I feel like I still have forward movement on the project, and once I finish the sleeves I'll truly be almost done!
I can not wait to see it Gail, I know it's going to be exquisite!
ReplyDeleteTee, hee - I feel like this is directed at me :) Looking forward to seeing your finished Exeter.
ReplyDeleteNot at all! Just thought I'd share my general outlook on finishing, because I think it's a little different from how most people approach it.
DeleteThat's a great way to do it -- I remember that I used to do that when I crocheted a lot. When I just couldn't do one more repeat of whatever I was working on, I started to weave in some ends or something. Unfortunately the other thing I tended to do is start another project, which is very counterproductive in comparison. I don't do that quite as much anymore!
ReplyDeleteMe too! But I've been trying to reform! I've been almost monogamous with this project :-)
DeleteHow awesome that you're almost done with this project. I lag badly when there's some kind of finishing involved.
ReplyDeleteFinishing is so stressful for me so I'm always trying to improve, I would love to hear your tips for finishing, I'm sure you have some good ones. I'm excited to see the finished cardigan!
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you said that - I have been kind of thinking of writing some posts about finishing, because I think it's so important. Will try to do it as I go along on my next sweater, as it's too late for this one!
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