The big knitting news around here is that I finally finished my hourglass sweater! Check it out…
And a closeup of the sleeve…
I used some very slubby mystery cotton purchased during my yarn binge in Argentina. My gauge was totally off and, instead of doing lots of nasty math, I just knitted the XS size (I’m normally a M) and hoped for the best. Amazingly, this resulted in a nearly perfect fit. I lengthened the sleeves to fit my monkey arms and added a few extra decrease rows to prevent the “Flashdance-shoulder” commonly experienced with this pattern. I’m already plotting my next hourglass, but not before I finish my secret mystery super-urgent World Cup knitting project, to be revealed shortly.
10 comments:
The Hourglass pattern is so straightforward, it's nice that you gave it visual interest with the yarn! Excellent job. Happy to see you back knitting.
Woot! Woot! It looks awesome. I love the slubby yarn.
Your hourglass looks wonderful! Math schmath :-D
Oh, I think I know what the super secret project is!... Does it involve yarn you just bought at the Point?
It looks just wonderful!!
PS Beware the second hourglass second-sleeve-slump! Love, someone who knows.
The Hourglass looks great!! That pattern was perfect for that yarn. Can't wait to see the mystery pattern!
Girl, it is beautiful. I love the yarn and I love the way it fits on you! It's so nice that you are adapting to the new "chef's life" and still being able to knit. It is so admirable of you to take on this new exciting challenge!
Speaking of challenges are you running the marathon this year?
Wow, it looks amazing iin that yarn! Nice work!
i'm sorry that i missed you friday! hopefully i'll be joining you folks very soon. (and your gauge solution sounds like it worked wonders. love the sweater!)
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