Pattern: My own, hopefully written and released soon
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter MCN Lite in colorway "Sisters"
When I won this yarn from the ever generous IndieString for one of her giveaways, I knew I loved it, but wasn't sure what to do with it.
It was only when it so happened to sit on top of my copy of "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green that inspiration struck. The color of the yarn is almost an identical match to the cover. A few themed cables later and this cowl was born!
Infinities are a theme presented in the movie/book, that really caught my attention. I was sure I wanted to work them into the design.
So after recalling a cable idea my Dad had suggested for the infinity symbol, things just fell right into place.
After some expected trial and error (I knitted and frogged this puppy 7 times), I finally came up with something that used just enough yarn (I only had 4 grams left!) and looked how I wished.
Unlike other patterns I've come up with, I took much better notes this time around (including charting as I went), so I am really hopeful that I will be able to write this up sooner rather than later. It is my dream to put it up for sale with the proceeds going to one of the cancer foundations (I'm going to have to research some to find the best) for at least the first few months.
“Some infinities are bigger than other infinities.” - John Green
As always, thanks for stopping by.
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T
Pattern: "polished pullover" by Erin Kate Archer (she is amazing, check out her other designs)
Yarn:
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima in colorway "Jade"
Needles: #6 and #8
I have been in love with this sweater since I first saw it on Eric Kate Archers blog back in 2012.
After doing some minor graphic work, the lovely Ms.Vicki over on Ravelry, offered to
buy me a pattern. I am constantly impressed by the kindness of
Ravelers and the idea that someone could be so sweet and generous, well, it made my month and warms
my heart greatly.
So when IndieString announced her Christmas in July KAL, I was
originally going to put this on hold, but after a rule saying the gift
could be for yourself, I let my excitement get the best of me and went
for it.
The pattern itself is really lovely; there are a few errors, but besides that everything is very clear and concise.
The only yarn I had that fit the bill for this was tied up in another failed FO, so I frogged and soaked the yarn for around an hour to get out all the kinks.
To accommodate being short on the recommended yardage I went up a few needle sizes to make the yarn stretch further.
The only other major mods I made were:
- Starting the neck decreases earlier for a deeper cut.
- To accommodate my shoulder decreases, I made the sleeves slightly different.
I find it very helpful to use a t-shirt or sweater that fits well as a sort of guide when making large pieces like this. Just lay your WIP on top and compare to help with when you need to break for armholes and how far up the back you need to go.
As always, thanks for stopping by.
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