Hi all, I am working on the CPH in size 48". I have one sleeve to go. Modifications I made are:
- used Rowan Scottish Tweed Aran (bit harsh on the fingers, like knitting with a pot scourer!) in a dark tweedy blue (sort of French navy)
- made it a bit longer - 15"
- adjusted sleeve cap as my row gauge is more than the Tahki one
- used 4.5mm needles for the rib on the fronts and back as it seemed a bit tight. used 4mm for sleeves.
Here is a pic.
I need advice please - do you block before joining the shoulders for the hood and button bands? I think I have to soak this as it's so stiff I need to soften it up! But if I do this the hood and button bands will be a different texture so guess I need to soak them to at the end? Advice gratefully received!
(I'll be honest with you, I'll be glad when this is done, knitting on dark yarn is a bit debilitating after a while!!)
2 comments:
I blocked all the pieces then knit the hood part. You can always block the hood in the end...although I never did. For me blocking the pieces made it easier to seam.
It's looking great, can't wait to see a finished photo.
Thanks Kris, I've soaked it and now just have to spin it lightly and pin it out (JuSt??)
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