That little ball is all I have left after the ruffle. I did it! It was an intense bind off with me knitting tight to conserve as much yarn as possible. I’m so relieved I had enough. This little ball will be saved for repairs. I always save a bit on my bigger projects just in case.

There’s still work to be done-weaving in strands, sewing down the hem, making a drawstring. But it’s finished enough to try on and it fits. I’m ecstatic! This is the first larger piece of knitting I’ve designed and it fits wonderfully. I owe my inspiration to Elizabeth Zimmerman’s battle cry of “Be the boss of your knitting.”

The ruffles turned out beautifully.