We are coming to the final stages of Year 1 Nihon Vogue class. I still have a lot to do but am not stressed or panic stricken (yet). Jean has signed off on the my design notes for the Raglan, Vest, Round Neck Pullover and the V-Neck Pullover. The purple round neck cardigan is almost complete - I still have to pick up and knit an 8 row band with buttonholes distanced throughout, sew on the buttons and backing buttons, and weave in the ends. The sleeves to the V-neck cardigan are in progress with the sleeve caps still remaining. The V-neck incorporates a technique in which the button band is knit in its entirety and then sewn on as one continuous piece. It is a required requirement for Nihon Vogue but it doesn't get high marks from me as an all time favorite technique, that's for sure! 7 stitch wide garter stitch band knit the length of the entire front, back and neck of the V-neck cardigan. That was one of the most boring, unfulfilling stints of knitting I have ever experienced. I am not fond of this method of attaching a button band and seriously doubt I will ever utilize the technique again since my preference is to pick up and knit a button band directly on the sweater fronts. In last weekend's class we learned how to finish everything on the V-neck cardigan with the exception of sewing the button band on the back neck. We also began crocheting which was pretty amusing given those of us who take claim to being jaded knitters. I opted to do an adult size garment and worked on it during my flight from Seattle to Minneapolis. Alas - I spent most of the travel time working on the same 5 inches of the garment - 4 times. In true perfectionist style I had a few minor mistakes which were nagging at me to "rip out" and make PERFECT. Yes, I relented. The yarn for the crocheted tank top is a Classic Elite cotton in a beautiful soft pale turquoise blue.
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