I learned something new today: how to do a picot bind off which makes cute little points across the edge of the bind off. I really like this whole knitting in the round sweater in one piece thing. It is really quick and easy. I also tried the sweater on this morning and the rib gives it a lot of give if necessary or draws it in too. So that means it would fit the person it was originally intended for. So I might give it to her afterall. Just when I was knitting it before it seemed so drawn in and small, like it couldn't fit anyone but a toothpick. Now I know that it could fit most people I think.

It's also very flattering. So maybe I'll keep it for myself. We'll see.

Afterall it has been all over this blog which means that the intended wearer could have already been exposed to it. Which sort of ruins the purpose of a gift. Still I haven't said who it is for, so there could still be some surprise there. Hmmm.... I'll keep ruminating over this one.


But anyway I finished the sweater. Yay!

This was by far my most favorite thing I have knit in my entire time knitting. It was so incredibly easy and fast without being boring and it turned out so deliciously soft and wonderful.

Here are the specs:

Pattern: Snow White by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: GGH Bel Air in #03 Berry
Needles: Size 8 circs and DPNs all bamboo
Started: Oct. 8, 2007
Finished: Oct. 17, 2007

Can you believe I finished this thing in just 9 days? That is unheard of in sweater knitting. That is how fast and easy this project was. And I had to rip a good portion of it out.

In other news, my husband Stephen has a show.

He's playing with our friend Brady this Saturday. Here are the details for those of you that would like to show up:

Fusion
18th & O in Bakersfield
Saturday, Oct. 20
Show starts at 7 p.m.

Featuring:
Justin Anspach
Brady Cabe (formerly of Saveface/Trebec)
Daylight Rising

See you there!

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