Tuesday, November 13, 2007
I’m knitting another sweater: second sleeve
the sweater: Ribby Cardi
the yarn: Cotton Ease in Stone
the previous entries: 1, 2, 3, 4
I've started on my second sleeve and I can see the end in sight. After this all I need to do is seam the sleeves to the body, pull a needle through all the live collar stitches and knit up six inches, line the center front with applied i-cord and insert a zipper! That's a lot of work but I'm pretending it's not for the sake of being cheerful!
the yarn: Cotton Ease in Stone
the previous entries: 1, 2, 3, 4
I've started on my second sleeve and I can see the end in sight. After this all I need to do is seam the sleeves to the body, pull a needle through all the live collar stitches and knit up six inches, line the center front with applied i-cord and insert a zipper! That's a lot of work but I'm pretending it's not for the sake of being cheerful!
categories: knitting
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Cheers,
Jessica
http://www.funkyfinds.blogspot.com
Comment by Jessica Hood — November 13, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
This is cute, but how do you stand to knit with cotton? Is the blend enough to take away the crazy pain it causes?
Comment by jennie — November 13, 2007 @ 6:46 pm
Please update us on the applied I cord at the center front thing when you get there. Unless you have already and I missed it...
Comment by splatgirl — November 14, 2007 @ 8:37 am
Splatgirl - I glossed over it for the last sweater. I mention a few sources this post, I used the Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques, this page at Streets and YOs, and this video at Knitting at Noon. It took a while, but the finished look is very nice, and it gives you something to grab onto when you're pulling on the sweater or getting ready to zip it up.
Jennie - I cannot wear wool, and it feels very scratchy and hot when I knit with it, so I knit with cotton instead. It isn't as pleasant as knitting with something with a lot of give, but I don't find it painful.
Comment by megan — November 14, 2007 @ 9:30 am