12/28/2012 - As I expected, the bump bounced back a little (you can see in picture 4) Considering how it’s worn, it isn’t detrimental to the piece. I also think it could be re-pinned and sprayed down again.

Overall, I really enjoyed the project. It’s a bit small for me and my massive who-has. I think down the road I will make it again using some tml and an E or F hook. When that day comes, I’m going to try some things to make the bump less obvious.

12/27/2012 - Whoo! Blocking now. I did a 10 minute soak and then aggressively blocked the first section, the the first two sections, and then completely re-pinned and eased the third into line. Then sprayed it down again. Not sure how much of the shape will hold once dried and unpinned. Guess we’ll see in a while.

Overall, I used just under a skein for both contrast colors and roughly one and two-thirds for the main color. I’ll weigh the remnants later for a more exact idea.

Pictures once it’s done drying.

12/04/2012 - This has been my onagainoffagain project. Though at the moment it is on. I started my short rows the other night and it was a refreshing change (though they are already getting a bit long in the tooth :).

I’ve been lightly spray blocking (no pins) this every few dozen rows to help it loosen up and stay flat. It lets me check and make sure that the side I’m carrying the yarn up isn’t too tight.