This sweater was finished last month, but I just
got around to taking pictures.
I rarely frog knitted projects because I am lazy, but this one required doing
so more than once. There are a few typos
in the pattern, and they become really obvious with such a linear design - just not until a few inches have been knitted. Some errors I can live with, some I cannot. This one made everything look off-center, which was too much to handle.
The yardage requirement listed is quite generous. Instead of stressing out about having enough
yarn (which is what usually happens), I kept thinking I must have more knitting
to do with all the yarn I had left. This color is wonderful, though,
so I should be able to come up with another small project for the remaining
yarn at some point.
And then the button issue reared its ugly head. When I realized I was not going to find
anything suitable in the near future, I went with a dorset
button (which is quickly becoming my go-to).
This time, I used a few beads for added interest.
I am very pleased with how this turned out, even with all
the extra work!
Sweater: Made by me,
“Jayne” from Sweater Girls
Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Banana
Republic
Gorgeous! I love those vintage-inspired knits you make.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely!
ReplyDeleteReally, really beautiful! That colour is sublime, I agree. Excellent work - the wee sparkly beads on the buttons with an marvelous touch.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Beautiful sweater! That color is perfect, and I love the buttons!
ReplyDeleteThe top turned out beautifully! Thank you so much for your Ravelry notes on this project - I'm knitting it,too, and the errors were driving me nuts!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Dorset buttons so I googled them after reading your post. I'm glad I did, they look wonderful and with a bit of practise the possibilities are endless as well as using them for garments I think they can be used for jewellery as well. Thanks!
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