Just in time
Earlier this year, Mom sent me the leftover yarn from knitting my dad a sweater. Perfect for another vest for him. He wears the other one I made a lot. This is the same yarn, same style. When her and I first talked about this vest, it was a "take your time... no hurry.". Then fall came and he wanted to know if it is done yet. "Er. I have not started yet!". So I cramped, finished just in time, and managed a quick phoneto before it was sent away.
Cross fingers that no alternation will be necessary.