Pattern: my ownYarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts BFL Sport in colorway 'Shadow'
Needles: 3.75mm and 3.25mm
The black blob of the previous post is now done. It's a raglan shouldered top-down cardigan knit in the round, with a steeked front opening. The cuffs have a turned hem and the front opening has an attached i-cord edging with button loops. Some waist shaping achieved with 2" of ribbing.
Despite the heat, this was an extremely enjoyable knit. Sitting right next to the air conditioner helped. It went really fast, as it's all right-side stockinette and it was great to be able to try it on as I went. I made this one with zero ease (36"), as Amy is often saying zero ease in the bust is a good thing. I frequently default to +2" or more; maybe it's my mid-80's grunge highschool self talking there.
I am so pumped/pimped for fall. Happy weekend.
this is awesome, and looks awesome on you. love the pumped/pimped line. and happy weekend to you! also, thanks for sharing about ease -- i need to be more willing to make things with zero ease, as i think i always err on the but-what-if-it's-too-small side, and i need to trust myself more.
ReplyDeleteagain, LOVE this.
Wow, it looks so fantastic!:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I'm not brave enough yet to try steeking. Makes me so nervous to think about it. I absolutely love all the variations in the color. I would be pumped also with this waiting for me to wear. Bravo!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it like SUPER hot in Winnipeg right now? But yes you will be so ready for fall and you did yet another terrific job! YAY!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, what a gorgeous color! You will be able to get a lot of wear out of it too.
ReplyDeletelove the waist shaping - looks great!!
ReplyDeleteyou are SO ready for fall...love this sweater! you are fabulous and so is this sweater. great job!
ReplyDeleteit looks beautiful and very wearable! Love the buttons!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Chris!! You are truly ready for fall ... except that it's supposed to be +41 this weekend :D
ReplyDeleteOooo. You had me at 'top-down raglan'. My Favorite! Eagerly anticipating this pattern.
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