This is so relatable. My jumper made especially for Winter 2022 is still waiting for another sleeve and a half, and the cross stitch project I confidently planned to finish "by Spring" is just about winding up now.

You can do it though! I believe! And remember if you finish it in time to wear it once before the weather turns, you technically won 😄

p.s. how are you finding that yarn? I made a top from cotton/linen blend a few years back and it's lovely to wear, really softened up in the wash. But the linen made it absolute murder on my hands during the knitting process. I'm wondering if the addition of viscose makes it a bit less horrific to work with.

If anyone asks tell them you didn’t say which summer, haha. Looks like that will be a really nice classic top.

My thoughts watching the video you linked: “Okay, split the plies, interesting, less bulky … knots? okay, I guess … SCISSORS??” I can see why that knot method could be more secure than weaving, since cotton doesn’t stick to itself like wool does, but woe to you if your knot comes undone!

I have yet take on a 'big' project like this, it seems daunting and I'm such a slow knitter I'd probably end up wearing the thing when I retire lol.

You can do it! And if you can't get it done in time you can always come to my side of the hemisphere, summer starts in December for me 😆

Re weaving in ends: I just learned a new technique colloquially called Weavin Steven, where you twist and carry the yarn behind the stitches so it gets twisted and woven into the stitches automatically. It's a bit fiddly, but I loathe weaving in ends, so this looks a pretty good solution. This is obviously only a solution when you have a right/wrong side piece.