September 29, 2007
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Katherine’s Sweater!
Here’s one of the FOs I promised! =)
Pattern: Plymouth Yarn Company, Pattern C#162, size: 12 months, purchased at Yarnivore in San Antonio – a great little shop that I highly recommend
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Company’s Madrid – a wonderful yarn that, even though it’s not entirely natural fiber, is really nice to work with (and machine washable – perfect for kiddos!)
Needles: Addi Naturas, size US 8 – these are great needles! Addis are so classic, but I’m not in love with the Turbos because I find that stitches slip off too easily. The Naturas are bamboo (my favorite needle material), and though the join is not quite as nice as the one on the Turbos, it’s still not as bad as the Clovers. Unfortunately, they are about twice as expensive as the Clovers…
Modifications: None! It’s a really nice pattern, very simple and well-written. I really enjoyed knitting it, and probably will do so again. I even got to learn a new skill, which I love. =)
The sweater is knit top-down, with yo increases for the Raglan sleeves. Super easy, and I think, pretty cute:
Also, I love the eyelet collar, that you can leave alone, or thread a coordinating ribbon through:
Happy First Birthday Katherine! =)
Comments (4)
Addi Naturas are my favorite. Or maybe they tie with my ebony Suzannes in the sizes where the join on the Suzannes works. Naturas have a better point and smoother finish than the Clovers, too.
I knit loosely, which does woork with some yarns on turbos. And doesn’t work at all in some gauges.
My curent sweater project also has an eyelet increase raglan. I plan picot hems to match.
okay…just because I can…
Found you thorugh Pioneer woman! How cute is that sweater! I love it!!!
It really is very cute. You did such agood job!