Looky, looky - a finished sweater! On a whim, because that's how all my projects start, I picked up a pattern for a cap sleeve top from Dovetail Designs at Babetta's Yarn and Gifts. Maya introduced me to a terrific new yarn - GGH Tara - and it is now my new fabulous favorite cotton. You *must* check it out. It's super light with an amazing elasticity. Knitting with it was so comfortable.
Pattern: Cap Sleeve Sweater from Dovetail Designs
Yarn: GGH Tara, 72% cotton 28% nylon, 4 skeins in turquoise
Needles: US size 8 Addi's
Gauge: 4 sts/in, 6 rows/in
Notes: This pattern knits up very fast. It only took me 4 days and that's with a hectic mom's schedule. However, let me warn you - this pattern isn't well written/edited and I had to translate a few things as I went. At one point I emailed the designer, Val Love, because I couldn't figure out some of the math.
Modifications: The sweater was a little short even for my truncated torso so I added extra length at the bottom with the crochet trim (1 row sc, 1 row hdc, 1 row sc). Next time I will only pick up and crochet every other stitch for the first row of single crochet. Other changes for next time: start the armholes a little earlier by about 3 rows. Even for me, the armholes are snug. Also, I'd probably change the kind of decreases and increases used for the darts and side shaping.
It's going to be a busy few weeks as we pack and prepare for the move. Hottest time of the year, too. I think we must be a little loco.
Blog ya later!
8 comments:
Lynette, that sweater looks HAWT! So cute and summery!
Gorgeous, Lynette, gorgeous. If you're on ravelry, you should join our tank top group! Even though this has sleeves, I think it counts.
Oh its very, very cute! And looks great on you, especially with your skin tone. I have a hard time wearing colors like that, it washes me out.
fits you perfectly and beautiful color!
Good luck with your move - I hope it goes smoothly!
That top is pretty and very flattering.
It's gorgeous and looks great on you. Way to go on a finished project.
wow, that is PRETTY on you!!!
Lynette, the tank is gorgeous. That shade of blue looks great on you!
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