I’m stunned that it’s been so long since my last post. At least I’ve been keeping busy crafting. Finally wrapped up Babette. Just the first 9 panels, then I ran out of steam and figured it would make a good lapblanket for the couch.
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Also knit up a brimmed cap in three evenings using the Page Boy hat pattern from Stitch Diva and Lion Brand Landcapes, a beautiful bulky weight yarn.
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Here’s a another top down raglan I’m working on. Lion Wool-Ease Chunky (works up fast!) in a beautiful dark charcoal gray that does not show in this pic.
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But let me vent: I will never do a top down raglan again. It’s supposed to be easy, but I never end up with the right number of stiches for body and sleeves, no matter how many times I rip back. And I dislike the squared off neck. Next time I’ll try a top down yoke with evenly distributed increases.
Your Babette rocks! I love the tam too!
You are amazing!
Beautiful blanket! I love the colors.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOH I see a hat I want, Rina lol e-mail me rofl
No Really e-mail me
Hi, Use markers! Use different colored or size to mark the center of arm, center and back and then every 10 stitches if you need more help in keeping the count even. You’ll see if you’re increasing evenly. These sweaters are supposed to be easy because you’re just knitting round and round, but at the same time it’s very easy to lose count.
You can make some modifications by making a rounder collar or a v-neck, but this requires knitting the regular way, fronts and backs, until the collar is the shape you want. When I make these, I like a little mock turtle neck, just cast on more stitches, say 10-15% more than the pattern instructions. I’ve ripped back a sweater that I didn’t like even when the sweater is 1/4 or more knitted b/c the more I looked at it the more I knew I wouldn’t wear it b/c I just didn’t like it. It’s worth it if you’ll like it better.
Good Luck, Cathy
Love love love your creations! Don’t ever stop!