People asked, so here are close-ups. Tim, I was using the fish pin you made for me to hold the sweater closed. I do love that pin!
And I also added a belt. But without belt and pin, here it is.
Elbow length cuffed sleeve. I wanted this sweater for warmth, but sleeves get in my way some times. A seed stitch cuff doesn't curl, adds a bit of eye-catching bulk (anything that draws the eye away from my hips is good) and blends the yarns nicely.
I knit it vertically in garter stitch, then seamed the shoulders, opened side vents and armholes, picked up and knitted sleeves, and finally added the eye-catching horizontal center panel. Thick and purple and wooly-warm. It still needs pockets, though.
That is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of those cuffed sleeves. Your right, it needs pockets. I usually carry at least 3lbs. of "important stuff "
ReplyDeleteVery sweet yarn!! I love how the pink it it adds something like sparkle to it.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Rox - you did an amazing job!!
ReplyDeleteI'm personally not a fan of pockets on knits. I know, you didn't actually ask ... I find that they just droop and warp the shape of the garment. And I'm a fan of pockets in general so this is not some sort of pocket phobia.
Thank you for the pictures. Did you steek the sleeve openings? I love the way the sideways stockingnet stitch flows and fits. You're a genius!
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