So I've started another sweater. Originally, I'd wanted to knit a Forecast, but this yarn did not show off bobbles or cables very well, so then I thought something more like the Short Sleeved Cardigan with Ribbing from Fitted Knits (which to me, is basically Forecast in a heavier yarn, but without the bobbles or cables, and with short sleeves). But, I hate raglan sleeves, so I'd have to convert for set-in sleeves. And then I saw ankestrick/Fallmasche's Romy, which is a ribbed cardigan with set-in sleeves, in the Susie Meyers Contiguous fashion.
I love the idea of contiguous set-in sleeves in theory, but I don't like the finished product as much as The Tailored Sweater Method way of contiguous set-in sleeves (which is quite a bit more fiddly and does not have that coolness factor but has a much better end-result). Thus, I'm knitting a plain Forecast/Romy-esque sweater in the Tailored Sweater vein. Here, just after picking up stitches for the sleeve caps:
And my progress so far:In a fit of enthusiasm, I picked up the stitches and knit the ribbed collar; I'm planning on picking up the stitches for the button band after I've finished knitting the body. Hopefully I have enough yarn for long sleeves. Otherwise, it will be a short-sleeved sweater!
You have definitely spent more time picking up mad sweater-making skilz than I have. Maybe if this kid is really really late I'll get some work done on the sweater-for-me that's been lingering undone for eons (okay, years)?
ReplyDeleteI only knit socks and hats when I'm pregnant, why work on an entire sweater when you can't even try it on? Thank you though, now that I feel I have adequately conquered socks, sweaters are on my list!
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