I'm joining in Ginny's Yarn Along this week.
Just in time for autumn weather, I finished my Sea Pines Pullover! I used Susan B. Anderson's formula for an easy top-down raglan sweater, and I'll definitely knit with this formula again (but with mods which I'll discuss below).
I knit this boxy pullover in Cascade Eco Cloud and absolutely loved how soft and lofty the yarn is. The chain construction gives the knitted fabric a dense but not too heavy texture and I'm so happy with the color that I chose.
Some of you have commented on the fact that Miranda and I fit the same size ... I know, I'm 49 and she's 13, but we're both slim and I'm
And so here's the rub. I should have cast on fewer stitches to start with and made the raglan section smaller. I'm a 32" bust but the raglan numbers have made the pullover fairly wide, and I didn't do any shaping at the torso. I suppose I could just lengthen the sweater overall but I'll be honest, I can't bear to buy yet another skein of this yarn and increase the price of this hand-knit even more.
I wore it over the weekend on a date night with Mark and it was warm and cozy, but I'm a little worried that it will grow after a few washings. I'm seriously thinking of re-knitting this and making it smaller. I know, I know ... you're thinking that I've lost my mind but the yarn is gorgeous (and not cheap), and I'm trying to only add hand-knits to my wardrobe that I'll wear regularly and happily. I'll give it a quick wash and see how it fits after its dried. But don't be surprised if I post about frogging this baby down the road! Does this ever happen to you? A project is lovely and wearable but it just doesn't feel completely right? Yeah, this pullover is nagging at me a little and I don't like nagging.
I've started a new novel as Egger's A Hologram for the King expired on my iPad (I borrowed the ebook from my local library). During date night, Mark & I stumbled upon a great used bookstore in Brooklyn, and I picked up Dana Spiotta Stone Arabia which I'm totally loving.
So, does that mean that she also gets to wear your knits?
ReplyDeleteI love this sweater just as it is - but I'm a sucker for "sloppy joe" sweaters. The color is gorgeous - I've got some Calmer on the way in just that color!
The sweater looks fabulous, I love the boxy shape. You ladies are lucky to be able to pull off that shape!
ReplyDeleteGreat jumper, the colour is gorgeous, so deep.
ReplyDeleteI am not enough of a knitter to have experience of frogging and re-knitting and I think I would be a difficult candidate....but I totally understand what you mean, I've done it with painting and after knowing something's wrong you often don't shake the thought, generally when I've repainted something it's been a lot better second time around.
Oh I know exactly how you feel. I've had two such projects, not a great feeling... in fact, that's what is going on with my self designed sweater right now... It is still a FO though!
ReplyDeleteIt came out great!
ReplyDeleteI know that nagging, oh boy how much have I ripped lately!!!!
ReplyDeleteBut - give this one to her - it is soooooo super cute on her! Make another for you?
You do what you must to be at peace w/a project. I support you in any way :O).
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration for sweaters. I've been mulling over putting one on my to-do list. You know I'm a big Pinner and I have all these pins of simple sweaters over a cute, long-sleeved, collared shirt. I was thinking time to time damn, I should make my own b/c stores are too expensive and don't fit right like the length of the sleeves.
oh yes I know that nagging well, and if I don't listen, it either waits and is never worn, or I give in eventually and rip back and reknit. Listen to the nagging, its a gorgeous sweater!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful sweater. I can´t believe you are considering unraveling it!?! Well, whatever makes you happy...that is BEST ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about a sweater that doesn't sit right. However, I'd suggest you give it a couple of wears, and if it still doesn't do what you want it to, frog at will! I find that sometimes I don't like something when I first finish it, but after I've worn it a couple of times, it's fine.
ReplyDeleteMust say, this is a gorgeous sweater, Evelyn.
ReplyDeleteHowever, if you're hesitant at all about it's wearability in it's current size, then you're right to re-consider.
However, it's fantastic looking. :^)
hugs
Hmm...about that frogging...Miranda looks like she likes it and I think it looks great on her. Ok, roomy, but cropped short I think it looks really nice. But, I have the fashion sense of a toad, so probably good to not to take my "advice."
ReplyDeleteThe sweater looks great, I love the shape and the colour!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweater and model! I love the colour! Blue is my fave!
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