Proof that it is off the needles. However, there are still a few of the gajillion ends and it needs a good soak (that will hopefully even out the color and a good block as well for the lace edges on the armholes.
When I started this sweater, I thought that it was a good choice for the knit along because it wasn't too complicated and I should be able to finish it in a month. However, with finishing my mother's sweater and other distractions I didn't even cast on until November 6. However the knitting was cruising right along and I wasn't too tempted to stray (especially since my devoted knitting time was limited so having a simple stockinette project fit well) so I thought I might finish early. That was not to happen when I noticed that the yarn had been dyed with fugitive dye (thanks for the terminology Phyl) and I would have to do lots of ripping to be happy (especially since I had been living in denial). Then I realized I was in denial about how much I was bothered by an end that resulted due to knots in the yarn. You guessed it, more ripping. Finally, I finished the stockinette parts and was able to move on to the lacy bits. So while my rough calculations put the sweater at around 42,000 stitches, I am sure that with knitting and ripping and reknitting I have knit the required 50,000 stitches for the challenge.
Despite all of my troubles with this yarn (a few knots, the fugitive dye) I really liked knitting with it. It has a sort hand and is not as difficult to knit with as some other cottons that I have knit with (is the difference mercerization?). I would knit another project with this yarn. I will try to get a formal FO post up early next week
I love the look of this project.... but the camera shows the hidden color variation. I really hope that soaking it will help with the coloring.
Posted by: Wendy | November 30, 2007 at 10:12 PM
You did it! I'm very impressed. The sweater is very nice, and you have a full month of links in the side bar.
Posted by: SpindleRose | November 30, 2007 at 11:00 PM
The sweater is great. I love the Lace in it. Good Job.
Posted by: holly | December 01, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Your comments on that yarn mimic every other knitter. Nice hand, awful knots, frustrating color issues. And I want to order 2 bags to make a v-neck pullover. Go figure.
Posted by: Phyl | December 03, 2007 at 01:27 PM
It looks fantastic!
Posted by: jessie | December 04, 2007 at 08:43 AM