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May 15, 2004
Well, maybe not every day
Okay, I'm not liking the finished Everyday Cardigan too much.
Too boxy. Sleeves are too long. Body is too short. I checked the instructions and the measurements - it's pretty much on target per the pattern. I guess I'm just not a short-waisted gorilla.
I do like the yarn a lot. It was fun to knit up. This sweater will be useful on camping trips. But definitely not as a fashion statement.
I'm proud of my knitting technique, espeically: the 2x2 ribbing, which has very even tension; the seaming - especially the shoulder seams - turned out well; the buttonholes are great (thank you Nancy Wiseman); and the picked-up stitches on the front bands and neckline look very nice, too.
Next time I make a cardigan, I'm going to look for set-in sleeves and a pattern with more attention to curves and fit.
What shall I pull from the stash next? That's the best thing about finishing up a project - deciding what to do next!
My knitting time may be consumed somewhat over the next few weeks with migrating this blog over to a new domain (www.road13.com) and installing the blog on the new Movable Type 3.0. Stay tuned for the new look!
Comments
I think your sweater came out great and is flattering on you. Nice job!
Posted by: Karen at May 16, 2004 03:28 PM
Great job by the photographer :-)
Posted by: Patricia Tryon at June 8, 2004 10:30 AM