Completed Preseason Cubs for Kids sets

There were 25 completed sweaters/sets finished by us rockin' knitters at Football-a-Long! Awesome work, ladies!

The next project will be announced October 1. (I hope my Red Scarf is finished by then!)

OK, NOW it's finished.

Finished! Maybe...

OK, so FINALLY I finished this sweater. And the scarf. No, I didn't get fancy with a pattern or anything special. Just plain old solid blue and white. I thought I would stop there, but I am so anal that I just CAN'T! The pattern had a hat, too, and so I feel compelled to make it. Perhaps the whole Colts outfit can be completed in time, but will it push me back on my Red Scarf project?

I hope not!

Slowly, but surely...

OK, so here is my progress. The top shows my scarf, assembled front/back/neck of sweater, and one sleeve. I need one more sleeve and the hat to complete my Colts ensemble. I must say, I can't wait to finish this first project. In my rush to get started (I am a slow knitter, so deadlines are scary), I chose, ugh, ACRYLIC yarn. I couldn't find the right colors in a hurry without making another trip to another store. So,I made that dreadful decision. I am not enjoying this stuff at all. And I must say that picking up stitches along necklines is not my specialty, and it shows.

My Red Scarf project, however, is soft and YUMMY! It looks much better than that picture looks. But, it's ON THE NEEDLES! Yay!

Oh yeah...

I have finished the scarf for my preseason charity project, as well as having the most of the front and back done,with the shoulder seaming done. I don't have the right size double-points to pick up and do the neck until I grab my trusty A. C. Moore coupon and get some.

But I am working on THAT project!

Pictures later...