I finished Snow White last night and decided to put her on J.Lo to block. J.Lo's measurements are a little larger than mine and so I thought as this sweater is super fitted, I'd put it on her for a couple of days. I still need to graft the armholes and weave in a few ends, but I finished the back neck grafting which was the only big finishing task. I love kitchener stitch.
Side view:
Front - here's where I'm thinking (hoping!!) it will look better on me than my dress form:
Back:
and a close up of the back neck grafting - it would have showed it better straight on, but I couldn't get the lighting right last night:
This was a fun pattern to knit (I actually like 2x2 ribbing) and I liked using the Brooks Farm Riata for it. It took just under 2 skeins - so only about 700 yards. I made the S size (32") but because this project is so long and narrow on the needles, it required a lot of trying on to get the length right. It was tougher to adjust the width, and if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't use the tubular cast on for the bottom as I actually think it's tighter than my usual knitted cast on. No biggie though, it just needs to be blocked a little more enthusiastically. Usually I don't really pull anything into shape when I wash it, just lay it flat to dry. On this one I will really block it into submission (it really only needs it on the bottom section.)
I'll show pictures of me wearing it once I weave in the ends and graft the armholes. I did try it on a couple of times in process and it looked good, so I'm looking forward to it!
You did an amazing job on the grafting! It's a beautiful sweater. :-)
Posted by: Kerry | January 21, 2009 at 09:29 AM
I love it! Thanks, also, for the steeking info. Have a fab day!
Posted by: Annie | January 21, 2009 at 09:40 AM
It looks beautiful! I love the yarn. I actually wasn't crazy about this pattern but I really love how yours turned out. Maybe it is the yarn choice. I can't wait to see it modeled!
Posted by: Lara | January 21, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Can't wait to see it on you! J. Lo looks great, too - of course. lol
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | January 21, 2009 at 10:42 AM
ARGH! So, you finished before me again, but only due to 1) that cute new spinning wheel I'm spending a lot of time on, and 2) my silly mistake that caused me to rip out my neckline back to where the sleeves were attached, meaning I have to figure out where the stitch markers go again, and then go from there. I just don't wanna work that hard on this sweater right now! OY!
Posted by: Heather | January 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Looks really sharp on Jlo. Should look even better on you!
Posted by: Carol | January 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM
I can't wait to see it on you. The yarn looks great - colors.
Posted by: Shannon O. | January 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Looks great!!!!
Posted by: adrienne | January 21, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Great yarn! I love the colors! The neckline on this pattern is so cute.
Posted by: Jenny | January 21, 2009 at 01:13 PM
That looks great.
We should strike a deal. I'll send you anything that needs Kitchener stitch, and you can send me anything that needs seams. I still feel as if I'm fumbling every time I have to graft something.
Posted by: marjorie | January 21, 2009 at 02:57 PM
I love this! Thank you so much for the yarn, I got it in the mail....you rock! I can't wait to use it - it's so soft!
Posted by: Keana | January 21, 2009 at 03:29 PM
My goodness, Robin. It's lovely.
Posted by: Cennetta | January 21, 2009 at 05:20 PM
OOh I can't wait to see it on you! Great work Robin!!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | January 21, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Can't wait to see it on you!!!! It looks great on J.Lo
Posted by: Michelle | January 21, 2009 at 08:25 PM
I love the swirl pattern of the yarn with the design of your sweater. It's going to look super on you! Do you have a particular skirt in mind or will you wear it with jeans? Looks like it could go either way.
Posted by: Debby | January 21, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Lovely sweater!! Can't wait to see it on you!
Posted by: Zonda | January 21, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I've only ever got as far as purchasing this pattern. Can't wait to see the photos of you wearing yours. It looks great.
Posted by: Ruby | January 22, 2009 at 03:00 AM