Dear Ellen,
Yay!* I really think I got it just about right this time . Do you see how I’m smiling? (The last shot included as Dale thinks I look very much like some of your pictures in it. I told him we were identical twins after all!) I didn’t account for having such a high wasitline. if I had done so, I would love it more — but as it is, I’m darned pleased with how this turned out and I am going to be wearing it a lot. It dresses up a plain t-shirt nicely so it will give me a good option when I’m out and about or at a casual party. And, it’s another WIP completed.
I do have an issue with the next target…turns out I knit two different sizes of sleeves. I have a plan though. Since it’s mohair, I’m going to trim down one sleeve (after having mattress stitched into place) and then whip stitch the seam to secure the it from fraying. I’ll also whip stitch the opposite seam so the bulk will be the same in each shoulder. I’m telling myself this added bulk will actually add some definition to the shoulder, which should look nice on this slightly fitted cardigan. We’ll see. Worst case is I’ll take the sleeve back out, frog down to where the sleeve cap started and reknit.
Love, Jan
*I am bothered when people spell “yay” as “yeah.” One rhymes with hay, the other is a casual version of yes.
Jan and Ellen are identical twins who have always had an innate fashion sense. Crafting is an integral part of their lives and they stay stitched together sharing their love of knitting, family and community.
August 21st, 2008 at 3:49 am
Jan it’s lovely! You are a superb knitter!
August 21st, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Your Lace Tunic is so very pretty! I can see that being worn for all manner of occasions, good choice!
Good luck with those sleeves.
Yeah… I used to be confused, initially, when seeing folks using ‘yeah’ for ‘yay’… but then I’ve noticed there are quite a few words being misspelled ‘out there’…
August 21st, 2008 at 10:20 pm
The tunic looks wonderful — what a great piece for wearing all the time! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the sleeve surgery works…
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:36 am
It really is gorgeous. The color really works well with our hair color. And the lace is very nicely done. What fiber was it?
Do you mean the sweater has a high waist or you do? Mine seems high and I often adjust the point of shaping for sweaters.
Congratulations on finishing!
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:59 am
Thank you all!
Ellen, the fiber is Elann.com Callista — 50% viscose, 25% cotton, 25% linen. And I have a high waist…I even sometimes buy petite sizes in some shirts and jackets. Had I been thinking, I would have moved the band of ribbing up about 2 inches, but like I said, I love it anyway.
Good news on the sleeve front. The plan is going to work! I have to do the correct sleeve and the side seams yet, but I’ve completed the dicey bit and am confident that I’ll be working on button bands and collar tomorrow night.
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:29 am
I have always wanted to knit that hat congratulations on your ribbons:)Hugs Darcy