I’ve Slowed…
Wow, did switching from US10s to US4s make a BIG difference in my progress on the Ribs and Lace Tank! Okay, that makes me sounds like I’m an idiot and did not realize that it would take many more stitches per inch to create the same amount of fabric. Yes, I know that. What I wasn’t counting on was having to be very diligent about pacing myself once I got to the 4s. The worsted weight, mostly cotton yarn on US4s is a bit of a strain on my hands. I’m still moving forward and the end is in sight. I had originally thought it would be washed and blocking overnight and ready for FO Friday shots this afternoon. Well, it isn’t going to happen. I’m 4 rows from starting the neckline. Then there is the remainder of the back to do once the front is done.
I will certainly have an FO next Friday, but again it may not be the tank. It seems I’m in a bit of feast cycle here right now. There was a project for pay just a few weeks ago and I have another similar thing on my plate with an April 2 drop dead date. Then I’m in a wholesale deal with a company about a few of my sock patterns. That doesn’t take a lot of work, but there will be some slight reformatting for them. Then yesterday I was contacted by a development company out of Florida who commissioned two collaged blank books. I’m excited about the project, though a little intimidated as the homes these are being made for are in the multi-million dollar category! Yikes! And, if they like the books there could be more in my future…
The first book has a 14 day rush (don’t worry, I made them pay for the rush) on it so at the least that book needs to be done by next Friday. This also means that the Ribs and Lace tank is going to be pushed aside to only getting attention during drying times, at least for the next week so I may not yet get that wrapped. I’m kind of bummed. I was looking forward to saying that I completed a garment in my size in a week! Oh well, you got take your pay where you can get it!
