I actually had another one done, but I effed that one up so, knowing it'd bug the hell out of me, I decided to frog it. It'll be done soon though, probably. I'm pretty happy with how the blanket's progressing. But you know, knitting these squares can get pretty dull, so I started another project...
The 1824 Blouson. I've been reading reactions to this pattern, and I'm surprised to find it overwhelmingly negative. I really like this pattern. I love the simple yet comfy lines and I actually like the inside out look. Why do I always go for these patterns with miles of stockinette? Anyway, I cast on for the back and a Mets-Yankees game and 7 episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air later...
The back was finished.
Here's a shot of the raglan shaping.
It's not really an exciting looking knit, but I like how it's shaping up. I'll probably finish it real soon, so it'll be ready for me when I need it in the fall. :) It's exactly what I like to wear and I'm sure I'll get many wears out of it when the weather calls for it.
I found a (possible) problem in the pattern though. I can't believe I didn't figure it out when I was looking at the pattern. The pattern says to "Repeat the last 2 rows 18 more times." and then it says it should measure about 3.5" from the CO. I took this to mean knit 36 rows... which makes sense, right? But duh. Worsted weight, 36 rows, size 7 needles ... is not going to give you 3.5". I think what it means is to do the last 2 rows 9 more times for a total of 18 more rows. I did that and I got 3.5".
Now my mind is wandering for other projects.
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