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In Process -- Dec 2012



First Draft
“Fairfax”. Around 143K and done, finished on 16 Dec, 2012.
“ESD Issues”. A flash.
“Royal Purple”. A short story finished new year’s day actually.

Editing

66885 – I’d done about two drafts. For some reason I didn’t save it at some point, so I had to do some work again which is lame. For once, I thought there wasn’t enough detail, so I added rather than removing content. This was different for me, that’s for sure. I was able to trick myself into editing it (two more drafts!) by saying I was just going to sit down and give it a read-through, but holding a pen just in case.




Knitting
Biohazard (pullover) Finished first sleeve, started second.
CTH’s Marielund. Fronts, sleeves, finishing. The buttons are from Martha’s Vineyard. I was afraid it was going to be too small, but being rib it stretched nicely.
“Ceremonial Armour”. KF cardigan.Didn't work on it.
“Tinker” socks.  Finished #3 and 4.
“Tenny Park.” Bought the long-repeat sockweight yarn in Pennsylvania on summer vacation, using some Briggs&Little sport for the rest. My first foray into entrelac! It went fine. I started the body on the specified needles, but after 5 inches decided it was too tight and under gauge and started again. I don't think this will take long.
 
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