I didn’t knit much these past few weeks. Last time I posted about my knitting (4 weeks ago!), I was pretty optimistic about finishing this sweater soon, but I didn’t feel like knitting a lot and we watched an awful lot of series and movies at night (I don’t knit while watching something that I really want to get into). Oh well.
I am working on the sleeves now and I would like to finish it before our trip to the Netherlands. I hear it’s rather cold there, so I could use an extra sweater.
I don’t like how the bottom rolls up though. According to the pattern it would be okay if you knit with cotton, but I’m not convinced I like this look. I may decide to add a small garter stitch border. I don’t think that would look too bad (at least not worse than that rolling).
My crafty to-do list is short:
– finish cardigan
– find something to knit during our stay (it’s not permitted on the airplane, but I figure I’d better take something – I always miss it when I don’t).
linking up with Chris’ Tuesday To Do
NOT A STATION 
Hi Maggie,…I love your blue sweater…so pretty…and I definitly agree about the garter border…that's a good idea…~Have a lovely day!
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I agree with you a small garter border will help. It looks really soft and warm.Good lucky with your goals for the week.Be safe.
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I'm only knitting in the evenings and it shows with my progress. However, I am busy all day doing Stuff. Lovely knitting and I love the way the light plays on the photo.
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Thank you!
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Thank you. It's is soft and warm, though hopefully not too warm, so I can wear it here (Curaçao) too 😉
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Thanks! Light in the middle of the day is too harsh, so I tend to take pictures when the sun is low, but that gets me shadows…Yes, sometimes life gets in the way of knitting…
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It looks great!! The colours is lovely, and I'm sure that it will be perfect for you to wear! (I bought Alpaca yarn for mine, which might not be a good idea …) May I ask which size you chose? Did you follow the ease advice on the pattern?
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Oh, I'm afraid I can't really help you with that. I use patterns only to help me with the parts I can't wing 😉 I didn't gauge, just guestimated that with 7 mm needles (I knit very loose) it would be sort of right. I'm knitting an L, but mostly because that was the middle size (for normal cloths I'm an M right now, but knitting sizes are off a bit for me), and just tried it on a few times to work out if the shoulders fit me. I determined the length by trying it on too and I didn't do waist shaping, because that usually doesn't look right on me.
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Oh, I love the color and style of that sweater!!! Good luck with the finish, I think the garter edge would be perfect. And safe travels!
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Oh, I love the color and style of that sweater!!! Good luck with the finish, I think the garter edge would be perfect. And safe travels!
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