Working out a pattern from memory and getting it to work on the second try is really impressive. Snaking a single I-cord through the hexagons sounds like a clever way around the row-by-row problem. What yarn are you thinking of trying for more drape?

So close on the Argo! Sleeves almost done and only the button band left is a great place to park it. Smart move taking the pumpkin down to 48 stitches instead of running out of yarn halfway. What are you making for Christmas?

Embroidered bees on a honey blanket is such a lovely detail. Lucky baby! Would love to see it once the bees are on.

Highlighting the row you're on in a spreadsheet is a great trick, and doubling the repeat so it reads better at a glance makes a lot of sense. Do you colour-code by stitch type or by round?

Testing the dye on 5 g before committing the whole skein is such a smart move, and turning the "wrong" colour experiment into the pom pom is the best kind of fix. Did the zip-tie resist spots come out as sharp as you expected?