'It will be finished for Christmas New Year Epiphany Valentine's Day Easter Day Bank Holiday Monday...' and so it was.
I could look back and see when I started this - or I could not... too long ago. I finished knitting it (after many fits and starts and adjustments) several weeks ago, but stalled out at the sewing up stage. Partly because I didn't trust myself to do a decent job, and partly because I always lose confidence in the fit, even after obsessionally measuring everything at least half a dozen times, and holding it up against myself.
It's come out fine! Not exactly like the pattern - I hadn't intended to choose the cuff option for the sleeves, but it looks like I have, and the original pattern has a lower neck, which I wasn't keen on, so I'm quite happy that this has come out somehow with a high neck. I was also trying to alter the pattern because I didn't care for the way the back was intended to be longer than the front - some kind of design statement? - but what will be, will be. I won't be able to see 'the statement' when I'm wearing it...
I just have to source some 2 inch buttons. At the moment those are stitch markers dangling from where the buttons are to go.
Absolutely Gorgeous! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Another knitter wrote about choosing bright colours for winter knitting so I followed her advice.
DeleteIt looks really lovely! Well done on the finish. I really like the colours.
ReplyDeleteFriends will be able to find me in a crowd!
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ReplyDeleteVery well worth extending the deadline! Looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt's very cosy too. All I need is some chilly dreary weather (!)
DeleteYour finished cardigan has brightened up my day. It looks great and gold star for finishing it. I have far too many works in progress or in lots of cases works at a full stop! The longest item is a tapestry cushion cover which has literally been going on for years and at least three house moves. My Husband calls it the everlasting cushion. Maybe someday it will be finished. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteThe hardest part was starting to sew it up - once I had made the first move it became much easier. I can't wait to get buttons for it!
DeleteThat is so lovely - it must make you smile every time you put it on.
ReplyDeleteI like knitting, but can't bear sewing up. I suppose it's because I'm always disappointed to discover that I haven't finished, after all.
Yes! That's the problem! Although with this chunky yarn the sewing up wasn't so bad after all.
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