OK so posting an FO was a bit ambitious. Seaming $1.50 took for-freaking-EVER last night, so after taking these all I was able to do was pick up the stitches for the neckband.
So. Close.
Preliminary thoughts are that I really like it thus far. I've made a ton of changes to the pattern: First, i've read a lot about the "Michelin Man Effect" of this sweater, and I wanted it super-fitted like in the magazine so I made it in a smaller size and knit the arms drastically shorter than as written. As you can see, the arms worked out PERFECTLY, but I may have over-compensated a bit on the body. I don't think I'll be able to wear this closed without some serious chest-gapping. I also knit the "flat" portions in ST ST, instead of reverse ST ST like the pattern says (best un-intentional design flaw EVER). Lets see anything else... oh yes, I added four extra rows between each cable twist.
My co-pilot during the seaming process:
Still lethargic...
On an un-nerving note:
We had a campus shooting at a major student housing complex last night. All the students had to be evacuated to the dining commons 3 days before finals - which is just awful. Given the recent National events, we're all a bit shaken up around here. I just don't understand what drives kids to do this.
edited to add: Making National headlines. And this was over a Playstation Game Console - it just makes me sick. What the hell is wrong with people. It's becoming hard to work today.
