Anyway, knitting is my preferred passtime when moving. It helps me to distress and stay focused. The only problem - it is almost impossible to make anything complicated. I have to pick something straightforward. That is why the idea of Summer of Basics Make Along looked so attractive - pick something basic and have a purpose amid all the chaos and commotion.
I picked the pattern, figured out its design, decided to make only minimal changes, and - voila! - the sweater was finished in no time.
Pattern - Wolf River by Melissa Schaschwary.Yarn - Rowan Kid Classic in black (approximately 7 balls)
I made the front and back the same as per pattern, and it still fits well (I was concerned about the fit but didn't have time to change the pattern). I really like the twisted stitch ribbing and how it divides the columns of lace. It is noticeable even in black.
I made some minor changes to sleeves though: knit them flat with only 7 decreases and added 4 sts in the first row of ribbing. And I did the 3-needle bind off from the inside of the garment.
Otherwise, I just followed directions which are clear and precise. There is a chart for the lace pattern in addition to the row by row explanations and you know how much I appreciate charts in patterns.
I didn't pay much attention while working on this sweater and made more mistakes than usual but even with multiple unravelings it was finished in no time. More - on my Ravelry project page.
Surprisingly enough I have already started the next project, this time not so basic.
Again I am using a Japanese pattern. It looks like a traditional fair isle sweater with a little twist. My last finished garments were in ivory and black. This time I decided to combine these two colors (I might add the third one at the end, but I am not sure yet).
I remember one day buying yarn in a yarn store and the owner asked me about my yarn choices: "Do you want it to be THAT dramatic?" This time I do. I go for as much drama as possible. Hopefully the yarn cooperates. Stay tuned...
Hallo Anna,
ReplyDeleteYour sweater looks fantastic and suits you well! I can´t see any mistakes. The yarn you have choose is very nice too. I really like Kid Classic. Now I look forward to seeing your "drama sweater" :-)
Greetings,
Anneli
Thank you, Anneli!I've been doing a lot of heavy lifting lately (literally!) and feel exhausted. Your kind words were just what I needed to pick up needles again!
DeleteRowan Kid Classic is one of my favorite yarns as well. Not appropriate for Florida though.
As for my "high drama" sweater,surprisingly enough I made quite a lot of progress while moving heavy objects (I'll explain later).
But it's very probable that I'll find a ton of mistakes and will have to unravel:(((((