Thanks for all your advice yesterday. The voting was pretty clearly in favor of blocking first, then seaming. Following closely was blocking, seaming, and blocking again. The votes were helpful but what I really appreciated was the comments you all left about why you finish sweaters the way you do.
And really, I knew I should block first but was trying to avoid it. Here’s the comment from Elizabeth that truly pushed me into deciding to block before seaming:
Having just seamed a sweater without blocking it, I found myself thinking several times during the process that I wished I’d blocked it first. It went together fine, but it would’ve been even easier if it had been blocked.
The last thing I want is to make things harder on myself. So, the pieces will be blocked. I’m hoping to get them seamed by the end of the week so that I can knit the button bands and collar over the weekend.
In the meantime, I’ve started my Vestuary project. It’s a Diamonds For Him vest for Dale.
The yarn is Wild Apple Hill Farm 100% wool that I picked up at Rhinebeck last year. I’m enjoying it so far. In fact, it’s off to a great start!
Nora Said,
Always good to come to a decision!
The vest will be great. You gave me the push I need – I cast on for mine last night.
Jamisyn Said,
Diggin’ the vest. Is it grey? (computer monitors)
Beth Said,
That is going to be beautiful! I love the yarn, too. It looks like it will go well with his mittens.
margene Said,
I’ve already given up Vest-uary. What was I thinking….I don’t wear vests. Smith isn’t a vest man, either. Sigh….
Dale’s vest is going to be lovely!
Kim Said,
I like the vest’s beginnings. I have to admit I enjoy wearing a vest now that I am of a certain hotflash age, I should make more of them.
Karen Said,
Isn’t it wonderful to be able to get lots of opinions.
The vest is coming along nicely. The yarn is so pretty.
Wool Winder Said,
Nice choice of yarn for the vest.
deb Said,
It’s a beautiful yarn choice – Dale will love it and he will, of course, look fabulous in it!!
Chris Said,
That yarn is gorgeous!
Knitnana Said,
Love the yarn in that vest!
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Robin in VA Said,
The vest is going to be very handsome, love the color!
Barbara-Kay Said,
That color should be really handsome on Dale. The vest will have wonderful texture and variety of light reflection.
blogless sharon Said,
absolutely gorgeous
LittleWit Said,
Have fun with the blocking. Some day I will do it “properly”
Manise Said,
That’s lovely!
jill Said,
Very handsome yarn. The texture of the yarn seems to be perfect for the pattern. I hope you have a great time with this project.
elizabeth Said,
Ha – glad I could be of service! ;o)
The vest looks great, that’ll be a wonderful color for Dale!
JessaLu Said,
That will be a wonderful vest – that yarn is WARM. ;o)
Cookie Said,
Good for you!
Love that color for Dale.
Leah Said,
Gorgeous color!