state of things

the second sleeve is finished, and the top part of the garment is mostly sewn up.
i've started, ripped and started the trim again so many times i'm taking a break from it... 15 rows of 185 stitches shouldn't be this hard.
today, i bought two balls of jo sharp classic DK wool in black from woolbaa for the sash and am looking forward to casting on for it once the top section has been sewn together. i'm most pleased with the way that the restitched: salvaged 'charred aubergine' is knitting up.