Wednesday, November 9, 2011

WIP Wednesday -The anti-procrastination version

Some things just lend themselves to procrastination more than others.  Recently I made a list of those things and I am trying to work my way through them.  So far, I've been to the dentist, bathed the dog, and cleaned out the refrigerator.   And then there is sweater seaming, which is in a class all by itself when it comes to my ability to procrastinate.

 I last posted about the Emily cardigan I am knitting for my MIL almost 6 months ago!  As with most sweaters I knit, it stalled when seaming became necessary.  I am happy to be over the hump.  The back and front pieces are joined and I have picked up stitches to knit the sleeves top-down and in the round so that seaming won't be a hang-up again.
Yay!  Only stockinette sleeves, and a collar left to knit.
I look forward to being able to post this cardigan on an FO Friday in the not too distant future.

But this hat jumped the queue, as it is a gift for a friend whose birthday is this coming Friday.  Here is just a peek:

I would have been even further along on it last night, but my stranded knitting skills were not improved by a glass of wine and an Netflix episode of Dexter!  After ripping out two mistakes, I went to bed.  I'll save the big reveal for Friday when it's finished.  I promise if you come back to see the FO you will agree that it's a funny gift for someone with an irreverent sense of humor.

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16 comments:

  1. Sarah {The Student Knitter}November 9, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Oh my gosh! I love this idea for knitting sleeves! How do you knit the top of the sleeve when you pick up and knit? Where can i learn this technique!?

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  2. ZondaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I bet you'll be very happy to finish that sweater (says someone who has like 3 UFO sweaters ;) I like the colors you chose for your hat, it's looking good!

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  3. pinkundineNovember 9, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Can't wait to see the hat - sounds fun :) Great colour combo too

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  4. PaulaNovember 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Just have to say, I'm so glad to see you back here! We missed you while you were away. Good for you for getting back to your sweater. Were I closer, I'd volunteer to do you seaming. I sort of secretly love it. Weird, I know...

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  5. NicoleNovember 9, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Can't wait to see the hat! Don't you love when you start sweaters thinking "no big deal, I'll be done well before the holidays" and then it gets to be November and you wonder what happened! Good luck :)

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  6. SarahNovember 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Want to see the FO!! Great colour work.

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  7. heatherNovember 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Can't wait to see your finished gift!!! :-)

    Thanks for the hat suggestions on my blog, but I have given up the needles (never was very good) for the hook (easier to rip out mistakes, watch tv, etc). :-)

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  8. Renee AnneNovember 9, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Someday, I wish to learn to color knit...but not yet. Right now, there are too many other things going on :)

    Happy knitting!

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  9. Minding My Own StitchesNovember 9, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Alcohol never helps with stranded knitting! You'd think it would help loosen the floats, wouldn't you? The hat looks great!

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  10. Marushka C.November 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful colorwork! I made a fair isle Christmas stocking two years ago and I'm still nervous about doing another one. I bet your friend will love his hat.

    The sweater's going to to be gorgeous -- just think how fabulous you'll feel when you make the last stitch.

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  11. MegNovember 9, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I love that sweater pattern, I'm sure yours will turn out great.

    I can't drink wine and knit either ;)

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  12. Lee AnnNovember 9, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    The sweater looks beautiful!!!

    And I agree - it is impossible to drink and handicraft!

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  13. autumngeishaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Great job on getting that dratted seaming done. The hat looks very intriguing.

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  14. GekniticsNovember 9, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    One of my must-be-done-by-Christmas projects was started in January! I'm looking forward to seeing your finished sweater. And it's nice to know I'm not the only one who knits while watching Dexter :)

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  15. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I procrastinated a year on seaming a sweater for my mom, long ago. I love that color blue your using.

    I recognize that hat. Remember I knit three of them last year for my guys for Christmas?

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  16. AndriaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I am so impressed with the colour work on the hat. I'm getting ready to try it for a gift so you've inspired me. Thanks for the sock ladder tip over at my blog, I'll definitely give them a wash and see if it helps!

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