longer sleeves

i added longer sleeves to the tree sweater today. and, in case you're interested, i took some process photos, too.



here's one of the flat pieces, ready to attach to the tree. the long black string is what i'll use to slip stitch the sleeve closed. there's a short green string at the bottom left, as well. that's what i'll use to attach the sleeve to what's already on the tree.



attaching the sleeve to what's already on the tree is tricky to show because the colors match up. but it's a simple slip stitch through the bottom row of the sleeve to the top row of what's already sewn around the tree.



and then a simple slip stitch all the way up the length of the sleeve - pulling & stretching when needed to fit over any knots or bulges on the limb.



the sleeve, completely attached.

it's easy. and i've measured the next dozen or so sleeves ... so i think i'll go back to crocheting now. :)