Yarn used: Cascade 220 Heathers, color #9453 Amethyst Heather, just over 7.5 hanks
Needles: Size 7 Knit Picks options circular
Started May 1, finished May 17... I got distracted while I was knitting it because I wanted to try my hand at a shawl.
My gauge was off by quite a bit, but I liked the look and feel of the tighter knit fabric, so I just followed the 44" instruction to accommodate. It's a bit too small for me to button or fasten closed, but I didn't intend to do that, anyway, so it's all good. :-) I also knit the largest size sleeves because I hate tight sleeves, especially in the upper arm area.
I knit the body in one piece to avoid the seams and had intended to do the same on the sleeves, but decided against it. I also added length to the sleeves because I have gorilla arms. :-) My seams at the shoulder area could definitely use some help and I picked up too many stitches for the ribbing, but I'm too tired of knitting this one to try it again. I can deal with the floppiness of the ribbing for now. I have extra yarn, so if I get adventurous I'll go at it then!
Great knitalong with some great help!!! Thanks for letting me be a part of this!
Stacee
6 comments:
Great job Stacee! Looks like a great fit.
Am I reading this right? 17 days!!! you knit the CPH in just over 2 weeks...your needles must be on fire;)
Love the color, great job!
Thank you both! Nope, my needles weren't on fire... I have 3 kids--one in full day kindergarten and two younger ones who often take naps at the same time during the day so I'm able to effectively put of housework and knit instead! Hey, it works for me! :-)
It looks like it fits really well. Beautiful job.
That color is gorgeous! Nice work!
Gorgeous colorway! Great job!
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