Well, I made some forward progress. I attached both sleeves:
And I got set up to sew up the side seams:
And that's about it. Sigh.
Hey, it's something. Although, I really need to get this done. Like now. At least, if I plan to mail it with my brother's birthday gift, and have that, at least, arrive on time.
I don't like deadlines.
Anyway... I need your help. Have you heard of Humble Bundle? It's a website that sells digital libraries. Well, it sells video games and computer books, but it also sells other sorts of books. About a month ago they did a bundle of all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, and I grabbed that one so fast...
Right now they're offering digital copies of 26 crochet books/booklets. And... I don't need more crochet patterns. Not really. I mean, the amigurumi book looks interesting. But there are books of afghan patterns and baby layettes. (Neither of which I need. At all.)
Please talk me out of getting this. I am so tempted. The price is great. The money goes to charity. But I have books and magazines and so many patterns. I can resist this.
The sweater's previous posts:
- Starting the Sweater
- Getting to the Back
- Missed Deadline
- Distractions from Knitting
- A Month Late
- Inching Along
- Tracking the Growth
- Weekly Sweater Update
- Moving Right Along
- Good Progress
- Almost to the Interesting Part
- Plot Twist
- Not Worth the Effort
- Sleeve Progress
- Continuing Sleeve One
- Sleeve Two!
- Continuing Sleeve Two
- Setting a Deadline
- Almost There
- How I Keep Track
- Some Assembly Required
- Missed Winter
Looks like the sweater is worth all the time you gave it.
ReplyDeleteIt's getting there.
DeleteOh wow! I love how beautiful it is turning out, worth the efforts.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteYou are getting there, it's beautifully done! Don't do it, if it's going to just sit on a shelf.
ReplyDeleteIt will. I'll never crochet any of those things, I'm sure.
DeleteThe swearer looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteAlmost there!
ReplyDeleteTake advantage of the price. You'll regret it if you don't.
That's why I'm so tempted.
DeleteSweater is looking good! When in doubt, go without! I always go by this :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, that's good. It wasn't a *need* like the Discworld novels.
DeleteYou are doing so well with this sweater, Liz. It is looking great 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteDon't do it! It's electronic clutter. You research patterns by the individual project, anyway. It would be wasted on you. Now, me...why did you tell me about this site? I'm a digital packrat. Aaaarh.....now talk me out of it! (kidding-not going to bite, but it's a great idea, what these people are doing).
ReplyDeletePsst: they have interesting bundles periodically. Maybe not this one, but keep an eye out for some books you might enjoy.
Deletethecontemplativecat here. One can find just about anything online. Your sweater is so beautiful. I love the color.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteYour sweater looks so good with the sleeves attached. Don't get all those crochet books. You can find many cute patterns for free or pay for ones you really want at a low cost.
ReplyDeleteYou can resist this temptation. I know it. :) The sweater is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteGreat to see the progress made so far.
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is looking great with the sleeves on.
ReplyDeleteYou can skip that crochet bundle.
You already have plenty of patterns waiting for you.
I'd point out you don't have time, but those Humble Bundles can be such deals... I haven't gotten any in years, but used to get the PC puzzle games.
ReplyDeleteI'll eventually have time. But I'm sure I won't think to look through those books for something I want to make when that time happens.
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