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The parts are almost complete.

Only a bit of a sleeve cap to go.

If this weekend was only a couple hours longer, I might have been able to swing it.
But as it stands, it will probably be cast off tomorrow at lunch.

Of course, that doesn’t mean that I’m done.
Not even close.

Next comes the blocking, and seaming.

Here’s a quick dry run on the assembly-

Then there is the button band/collar.
And finally, sewing on the button and a nice little tag in the collar.

But it still feels pretty good to have all the pieces (almost) done.
Pretty, pretty good.

All on one sheep.

Or should I say two sheep

Both Edgar and Chone both volunteered for shearing, and sat patiently while I clipped away the front halves of their fleeces-
but then got all fussy and refused to let me finish.

They walk around like they are sporting the lastest in ovine fashion.

But Frank thinks they look pretty silly.

(he’s not the only one)

Thanks to all who expressed interest.

We wish him all the best in his new position!

Edgar in Phase 1 of his back-to-school haircut:

Last week’s combed top is this weeks yarn:

and I acquired a practically-brand-new drum carder!

Ooooh!

Ahhhhhh!

It is an older model Pat Green, the Blender. But it had hardly been used at all and absolutely beauteous.
I might be in love.

But you know what this means.

Clem has been made redundant.
I’m gonna have to let him go.

This sort of thing is never easy.

I’ll be getting him all spiffed up and ready to seek gainful employment elsewhere.

He’s got lots of experience and good references.
Know anyone who’s hiring?