Nihon Vogue - Project 8 "Almost" All Nighter

I took Wednesday and Thursday off from work to finish Project 8.
The neckband was knit using size 4 US needles and after completing the invisible bind off I thought it was looser than what I liked. So I cut off the top rows and ripped it out. 3 hours wasted. Seems like I have reknit a good portion of this sweater more than once. Trying to hurry just creates mistakes and takes more time in the end. I proceeded to reknit the neck using size 3 needles. The size difference in the needles and strategically placing the 10% decreases did the trick. I executed 10 button holes by utilizing short rows in the evenly spaced purl sections of the 2x2 ribbing. I crocheted in the sleeves, sewed on the buttons and backing buttons and wove in the ends.

Long after the clock struck midnight I declared victory. It was a silent declaration since Rob and Whimsy were fast asleep. Nihon Vogue Project 8 was done. Completely. Whew. What a relief. What a huge relief. I only have to finish the dreaded crochet tank top and then I will be completely done. My goal was to turn in both items for Jean's review during the last weekend of Nihon Vogue Year One and to get my "graduation" certificate.

This cardigan is far and away one of the most beautiful sweaters I have ever knit and I am quite pleased with the end result.





I sure hope the recipient will feel the same way! Cross your fingers and wish upon a star!