I'd like to be able to say it was an enjoyable knit, but that wouldn't be telling the whole truth. The whole truth is this:
The cables were fun.
The shoulder shaping wasn't fun, even after I'd re-done it three times.
The setting-in of the sleeves was also done three times, and suprisingly I did my best work in this regard whilst I was inebriated.
I enjoyed the seaming.
I have no idea why the front bands are knit separately (in a vertical manner) and then sewn on. I wish I had have knit them at the same time.
The neckline pick up is perfect.
I am going to re-do the button band because it's a little wavy.
The buttonhole band is perfect too.
I don't know why this is, since they are essentially identical.
This is annoying me no end.
However, in spite of all this - I can see myself wearing it.
As a matter of fact, I can literally see myself wearing it right now!
I promise I'm going to take some pictures of me in it tomorrow. I know I say this all the time, but this time I really mean it.
Project Specifications:
Pattern: Kingscot
Designer: Norah Gaughan via Twist Collective Winter 2008 (was it really that long ago?)
Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Zara - 1783 Dark Fuschia
Needle Size: I used 3.25 throughout
More details on the ravelry page here.
10 comments:
wow that is so great - I have started this but put it down thinking it was not a fun knit at all - but perhaps I need a rethink
It could of been the colour - a light green that put me off
Yours is just gorgeous
GORGEOUS.
oh lovely purple zara, cant wait to see it on you. its a beautiful job, and worth all the effort i think.
It is gorgeous! I love the colour and the cabling!
Zara! Wow, I thought it was 4ply. It's gorgeous and hurrah for a knit that you will wear!
Gorgeous cabling and a gorgeous colour. Good job!
really lovely. Great result for a mixed knitting experience.
Beautiful!
It looks amazing. I think that EZ said something about why you sew bands on cardigans, but I can't remember what it is. Certainly cold enough for a warm cardi today... Are you working full time at the moment - I might be up for a day trip next Thursday...
i was doing a quick fly-by rav check and saw "kingscot" and my head snapped!
It is STUNNING! love the colour, and you knitting is a sight to behold.
but one point...
"I enjoyed the seaming"
are you drunk??! ;)
Post a Comment