Comments on: Next Sweater, Part III: Does this work for me?

By: angelanoel

angelanoel — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:17:09 +0000

Rosemary – You’re right, I was a little rash in my decision against Mr. Greenjeans. It’s a solid cardi and it does work on lots of shapes. I’ll probably make one in the near future and, worst case, I don’t like it for myself and give it to a similarly-sized relative. I really appreciate that you took the time to provide me your expert advice.

By: AnaMarie

AnaMarie — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:58:21 +0000

I vote for Shalom like this one: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Serrawerra/shalom-cardigan for the extra buttons and long sleeve modifications. I vote against Fair Enough, and I think that Shalom will work best with the yarn you’ve got set aside for it. I’d recommend knitting the sweater according to directions, maybe adding extra buttonholes and modifying the sleeve according to: http://involvingthesenses.blogspot.com/2008/04/shalom-tips-2.html (probably the one to maximize bust space if you’re using more buttons and minimize huge armholes), and instead of binding off the sleeve stitches, put them on scrap yarn/stitch holders. When casting on the stitches under the arms, use a figure 8 cast on with an extra needle, then put the stitches from the second needle on the scrap yarn/stitch holder with your other sleeve stitches. That way you won’t have any picking up of stitches or seaming to do later. When finished with the body, put the held stitches on needles and knit down until you want to stop/run out of yarn.

Can’t wait to see what you start!

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:55:06 +0000

Don’t discount Mr. Greenjeans just because it has no shaping–for a sweater with no knit in shaping, it is pretty shapely and flattering on many body types. It totally surprised me how good it looks on just about everyone. And it doesn’t require much yarn.