Less than 30 days till Christmas and just casting on. Trying to use stash yarn, so it will be more browns than the original.

Once I get past all this 1X1 ribbing, it should be a bit more interesting.

Update 12/12/2016: well, had a little set back. One of the skeins accidentally fell into a trash can and got tossed. Luckily, Knit Picks had it in stock and I got my replacement very quickly. It did put me a few days behind schedule, so with less than two weeks before Christmas, I’m not quite at the arm scythe. I’m hoping to get some done tonight during Monday Night Football. So let’s hope I’ll be splitting for neck and armholes tomorrow!

Update 12/23/2016: body is done, so just some steeking and the armhole/neck bands. No matter how fast I knit, it won’t be blocked and dried by deadline. So right now I just want the knitting done.

Update 12/27/2016: yes, I did get it done in time! Well, it wasn’t blocked, but he had it Christmas Eve. Some time on the wooly board and it’s ready for the photo shoot. I can’t believe how well this turned out. The yarn subs worked out well. He absolutely loves it. So we will say a huge success!