ENDS!!!!
Oh yes, ends. Ends and ends and ends and ends. In fact, I don't have an exact count, but there were over 1,000 of the little bastards.
I haven't really blogged about this piece yet, because it almost felt like talking about it would steal it's momentum. This is my Kaffe Stripe from Rowan 43. It's knit in Rowan Cotton Glace, and I have been knitting on it almost exclusively since the beginning on January.
Am I done?
Very close to almost. I've got all these pieces sewn together. The only thing left is to sew borders for the neck and panels, and ties. Easy peazy lemon squeazy. I should have a finished object picture for you soon. I'm really proud of myself for this one. Even after 3 months of going steady with this piece, I could still hold it at arm's length, drink in all the color and perfect stitches, and go "Damn." so I know it's love.
Ends.
See, I told you this blog was still about knitting. And cats.
As an aside, I want to warmly thank everyone who has helped out the Champions of Cumulative Action in some way. Some of you donated, some of you spread the word by blogging this wonderful cause, and one of you even joined the team. Thank you, thank you, thank you :) 2,500 is a large goal, but being a part of this incredible community (heh, commuknity) makes it easy to count the drops needed to fill the bucket. Thank you. We've still got a long way to go, but what's the point of setting a goal if it's easy to reach?
All right, I'm going to bed. Gigi, you'd better be there tomorrow. I've already packed your shawl in my bag. See? All kinds of things to be proud of tonight :D
Ends suck, but the sweater is going to be gorgeous.
Posted by: Julie | March 19, 2008 at 06:30 AM
WOW. I love the colors! Can't wait to see it all put together
Posted by: Britt | March 19, 2008 at 08:21 AM
I can't believe you made it through all those ends! You are a fearless knitter! bravo!
Posted by: heather | March 19, 2008 at 09:23 AM
WOW that is great and OMG those ends!!!
I can't wait to see it all finished
Posted by: Sonya | March 19, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Wow! Look at how far it's come! Can't wait to see it on you ; )
Posted by: Gina House | March 19, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Hi, I apologize for the 'form' letter but it is the easiest way to pass word most quickly.
I am thrilled with the response to the MS Blogger project started at my blog, Brass and Ivory. I appreciate all those who took time to post about it on their blogs. I have discovered even more bloggers who have MS, whether they blog about the MS or not. A new listing is available at MS Blogger Community Project Revised.
Secondly, I'm looking for submissions for next week's Carnival of MS Bloggers. Information can be found at the end of each issue archived at Carnival of MS Bloggers. What I'm looking for this week are posts related to creativity. I discovered so many new bloggers who quilt, or knit, or crochet, or write, or photograph, etc. Basically, what do you do to express yourself?
Thank you so much for participating.
Lisa Emrich
P.S. I also apologize for any increased 'spamming' of blog comments due to my growing linklist of bloggers with MS. For that I am sincerely sorry.
Posted by: Lisa Emrich | March 20, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Wowsers! That's a lot of damn ends to deal with... Better you than me, but oh how fantastic it will be as a finished object!!! Can't wait for the pics of it all put together and modeled.
Posted by: aliassak | March 21, 2008 at 02:15 PM