Friday, August 22, 2014

Definition of a lazy knitter ... or is it finisher?


Yes, this is the sweater I finished knitting in May. My co-worker who this is for, his wife had the baby literally that day.

Then I let it languish. I asked for his mailing address, thinking I would mail it.

I didn't.

I think I weaved the ends in around July.

I just put buttons on it last weekend.

Well, it's done. I had it ready for him on Monday. His leave was extended another week.

I hope the kid can still wear it when he finally gets it ;)

The funniest thing is I knit one of these for another woman last year and she liked it so much, she asked me to knit her son a larger size, so I'm casting on for this sucker again this weekend. Let's hope I'm a little more timely in my delivery this go around.
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11 comments:

  1. StefanieAugust 23, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    It's funny how we can lag with the finishing touches. It's like a total crescendo, knitting frenzy of the project, then a decrescendo as we get toward the end, to a ritardo to the last part. Nice pop of color. You're patient to CO another so soon. I always need a break after a pattern.

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  2. stephAugust 23, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    when you're done with that,....i can send you a pile of my stuff that needs finishing, too, OK?

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  3. NancyAugust 23, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    That sweater pattern has been in my queue for a long time. Thanks for the reminder that I need to get one cast on.

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  4. MeredithAugust 23, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    It really is the perfect sweater for a little one. And the perfect color, you are very thoughtful my friend.
    Meredith

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  5. AnonymousAugust 23, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Adorable! It will be the perfect thing for the cooler weather soon to arrive.

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  6. kathy bAugust 23, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    I love it!! I have two baby sweaters that need buttons sitting around here. Why do buttons intimidate me so???

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  7. Judy S.August 23, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    It should be perfect, both size and weather-wise. Love the buttons!

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  8. kathy bAugust 24, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Are you Okay after the earthquake?????? Praying for you

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  9. karenAugust 25, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    better late than never and any hand knit is a wonderful gift no matter the time!

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  10. WanderingcatstudioAugust 25, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I have done this so many times with baby knits - and by the time baby gets it, he's too big! (They really shouldn't grow so fast anyway!)

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  11. AraigneeAugust 26, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    I did this with a sweater and hat for my new grandson. It's still sitting here on a shelf. I'll have to donate it.

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