The last thing to do was to buff out the arms with steel wool and drill out the final holes. Needless to say I’m happy with the final result (and I hope Shell’s stash of yarn is happy with it also)…
Here’s she is:
And a video of the swift in action.
I’m not sure why is came out so dark, but here’s another with no yarn.
And some other pics I took of the final product:
I’m wondering who is going to like this thing more, Shells or her little bug… It is a fun toy to play with!!!
Thanks for following along. I’m sure I’ll be working on other projects that involve woodworking and knitting somehow. BTW, I now know WAY too much about knitting for a straight man! 
First of all, I cannot tell you how thrilled with it I am. Somehow I feel like I am getting the better end of the deal, because it is so beautiful and something I could never do. And all I did was knit a silly scarf!
Secondly, don’t think we don’t notice that you just *happen* to have yarn to try out on it
Comment by shellssells — November 20, 2007 @ 8:18 am
Ya but there is not way I would have been able to knit a scarf. All I did was cut up some wood
And the yarn on hand was stolen from my mother. I technically did buy it for her as a Xmas present last year. Needless to say she’s still working on that crochet blanket…
Comment by NickBee — November 20, 2007 @ 8:59 am
Wow that looks so awesome
Comment by JenW — November 20, 2007 @ 10:01 am
Oh don’t fib Nick, we all know its from your own stash lol!!
You did an absolutely brilliant job!! I see it as a work of art that also happens to be functional. Thank you for documenting the building; twas much fun!!
Comment by savasana — November 20, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
Fantastic job! I’ve really enjoyed watching it progress, so thanks for sharing the journey.
And really, there’s no need to be embarrassed about owning yarn, my dear.
Knitting is the new woodwork, don’t you know? 21st century man, and all that!
Comment by Put a Sock in it — November 20, 2007 @ 4:26 pm