
Yes, yes, yes!
The "Megillah" sweater is finished!
And I love it. And the sleeves are perfect!
I finished it on Friday and wanted the young man, who ordered it to pick it up as soon as possible. I was afraid something might happen to it. Or I might decide to change something else. After I undid the Bind Off and let two of the stitches ravel almost up to the neck, just so I could correct the twisted stitch. I mean no one but me would have noticed it! But I knew it was there and just could not let it be.
All in all it was a wonderful learning experience ans I did make a sweater I am proud of. Oh, and the "Megillah" is almost finished!
FYI:
I was asked a few questions about the name of the sweater. It was named in honor of the barter exchange I made with a young man, who wanted a spacial sweater to give as a gift. The gentleman in question is a Soifer - a Jewish Scribe. He writes beautiful mezuzos and megillahs. Megillah is a scroll, made of parchment, which is written by hand using a quill. I bartered for Megillat Ester - the scroll, that is read twice on Purim. This was something I wanted to give DH for many, many years. But could never afford.
As I said above the story of Ester is read on Purim. One has to hear each word! If the reader is very good - meaning clear and fast it can take about 30-40 minutes. To small children, or adults that do not really understand what the story is about this can feel like eternity. This is where the expression the "whole Megillah" comes from - if someone told you the whole megillah it was a long story.
2 hours ago


Very nice!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Henya, that is one beautiful Megillah! Thank you for the explanation as well. You know me, I love all the information you can give concerning your traditions, etc.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from Utah,
Bev
beautiful sweater, henya. definitely worth the whole megillah...
ReplyDeleteI am just learning so much from popping in here :) x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery good deal and one lucky guy to have the Megillah sweater. Beautiful knitting, Henya.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweater. A great exchange, you each received something of high value.
ReplyDeleteHelene
Sweater turned out beautifully, I do hope the recipient enjoys it for many years. I love the colors and how they work together. It is worth the "sweat" that went into the creation!!
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