Steeking isn't so scary. I will admit that I use the scissors slowly and carefully, and I've never steeked anything but shetland wool.
I've still got a lot of work to do before the big reveal. The steeks need to be trimmed and sewn down, all the ends must be woven in, it needs a good blocking and I must go button hunting!
The pattern calls for two-stitch button holes. It seems rather small to me, but I went with it. I'm thinking that the reason for a smaller button is because there is already so much going on in this vest.
Patience my pretties. There is work yet to be done.
It's going to be a piece of ART when you're done!
ReplyDeleteYou are an evil, evil April Fooler!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, though, the vest is stunning. I am mui impressed. And in the spirit of Alice Starmore, I've recently acquired a copy of her "Fair Isle Knitting" book, after some hard-core hunting. Someday I hope to knit one of her masterpieces. For now, I will have to be satisfied with admiring yours. Kudos! :-)
That is absolutley magnificent. Congratulations! I wish you much joy in the wearing of it. You have inspired me to persevere in my own fair-isle efforts.
ReplyDeleteYeah, can I claim the Bloglines thing? I'm a horrible lurker, reading conveniently through the feeds rather than the blogs... no tags so absolute panic on my end. I'm so glad it's okay though! It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteWith the annoying dial-up at the lake, I missed your joke until today. The vest is looking great! I can't wait for the big reveal.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what steeking is yet, but I am thoroughly frightened now! :-)
ReplyDeleteYOU WEASEL!!! I was wondering what happened to the naked steeker!
ReplyDeleteYou evil person! Tee hee. Good thing I didn't read your entry yesterday, I'm so gullible. The vest is simply yarn-licious!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I read this post before yesterday's. I'm not constitutionally able to sustain a shock like that right now.
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