Away we go!
It looks like there might be 8 of us (so far) taking the leap! I'm the laid-back queen, so y'know, this is going to be a loosely run ship -- it's all about FUN (and knitting)!!
It was really nice to dive into this project over the weekend. I was thinking that I wanted to get a start on it before we leave for vacation because it might not come along... but who knows!
Big news over the weekend was the finish of a big ol' sweater!
On Friday, I soaked and pinned it out to block...
That's four layers of damp bulky knitting in some places and Saturday was the Bang Out deadline, so...
I tied my blocking mat to my drying rack and set it in front of a heat register overnight!
That did the trick. I sewed it up on Saturday and voila!
I have a whole bunch of terrible selfie bedroom photos! I wore it yesterday while running a few errands with Kate, thinking that I'd get her to take a few better ones... heh. Maybe later today. A proper FO post and details to come...
Bravo! That is just gorgeous, Vicki! Well done!
Posted by: Kat | 02 March 2020 at 10:09 AM
I only board loosely-run ships, so once I get over my color paralysis, I may join you. Congratulations on your cozy, finished cardigan (and very clever drying arrangement)!
Posted by: Bonny | 02 March 2020 at 12:26 PM
Ha-ha on the drying arrangement. Glad it worked. I had seen your pics on IG and I've gotta say, this is one very cool sweater. So fast and it looks so squishy!!
Posted by: Vera | 02 March 2020 at 12:30 PM
I have to say that I have liked your Main Squeeze the best of all of them ever since you cast on. Perfect color for wearability!
Posted by: kmkat | 02 March 2020 at 12:57 PM
Very nice sweater.
I'm trying to cast on for the KAL (B-KAL?) and already a problem. I see on Ravelry I'm not the only one. Doing a M1R when the first 3 stitches are slipped for the I-cord is nearly impossible and leaves a hole. Some folks used YO and then knitted through the back of the YO on the next row, and I am leaning toward that myself. Anyone else have an issue? How did you resolve it?
Posted by: kayT | 02 March 2020 at 01:26 PM
That looks like the most cozy, comfy sweater ever! Well done on getting it finished in time!
Posted by: Sarah | 02 March 2020 at 03:11 PM
That looks so cozy, I bet you will reach for it again and again. And hooray for our new knit along!
Posted by: Carole | 02 March 2020 at 03:47 PM
Well done, Vicki! You're going to love having that "coat sweater" finished just in time for the fickle weather of spring! It looks great (and I love that color). XO
Posted by: Kym | 02 March 2020 at 08:02 PM
I like it! It looks substantial but not heavy. Let us know how it feels to wear it.
Posted by: Alison | 03 March 2020 at 05:40 PM
Love your Main Squeeze- great color and it looks so comfy AND it has pockets ( a requirement for me).
I'm thinking of joining your KAL for night shift. I'm still unpacking yarn from my move.
Posted by: Robin | 03 March 2020 at 08:18 PM
It looks great, Vicki! and I LOVE the energy around the Bang Out a Sweater thing that gets a SWEATER. in a month!!
Posted by: Mary | 04 March 2020 at 08:05 PM