Borderline
Well, here it is! I finally have both pieces of the suprise gift in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino completed! Here's the border in all it's glory:
Doesn't seem like much in the picture, and while I love how it looks, after almost 60 pattern repeats I must say that I am a little bored with it. Here's a close-up that shows more of the detail.
Now I am trying to convince myself to attach it to the piece that needs the border. Finishing doesn't bother me all that much, but once again, this is something like 98 inches of mattress stitch and it's a little hard for me to get myself motivated. So in order to create a little motivation, I've told myself that I can't start turning this
Into this:
until I get that border attached to its mate. There is still a lot of today left to go, so I actually do have hope that I might be working on my Summer Tweed tomorrow!
You have to learn how to attach the border as you knit it - can't think why DB doesn't have you do this. Hopes that thought doesn't bring you down. Trying to remember where I learnt ... try Elizabeth Zimmerman & Meg Swansen.It will be a beautiful blanket when it's done.
Lovely Summer Tweed. I like the denim colour .If there was a lot less of me I'd like to knit that pattern too. Ever thought of trying the brighter colours ? The colours in your Silk Garden really suit you.
Love the photo of the border. It looks so nice as a swirl. Good luck with the sewing. I tend to try to rush through finishing stages. It turns out better when I pace myself and *try* to enjoy it.