the blue blog archives: happy st. patrick's day

It's not easy being green. Or cabled. The front of greensleeves has been a challenge. All the counting of rows and such. I guess it's been a long time since I've done cables! The sweater is also constructed unusually with the front cable bands actually continuing around and joining at the back of the neck. And then there's an error in the pattern directions regarding the shoulder shaping for the front. But the most difficult problem was the one I created for myself by substituting the yarn. My gauge is off, particularly the row gauge, which would be no big deal, but those front cables have to cross and then divide right at the V of the neck. So I had to do quite a bit of math to lengthen them just enough. I was a little unsure, but they came out just right!

Amazingly the good knitting karma continues with this sweater. So far it seems to fit perfectly and I've got way lots of extra yarn. I'll be finishing the seams and weaving in ends today and should have a finished picture for you by tomorrow.

posted by alison at 7:23 am | in greensleeves

Comments

Can you share some of your knititng karma with me? I just know that I am going to run out of yarn on the Rebecca dress. I've separated for the v neck and only have the smallest amount left. Tonight will be the decider - keep your fingers crossed for me! Love the way the cable becomes the neckline BTW - very cool!

Posted by: kerrie at March 17, 2003 7:39 AM

whatever modifications you had to make -- in the end looks like it paid off! looks lovely!! can't wait for the finished product (another finished product for 2003! how fast do you knit girl!)

Posted by: carolyn at March 17, 2003 8:06 AM

wow! it looks fabulous!

Posted by: Dava at March 17, 2003 8:39 AM

Greensleeves is looking particularly green (and lovely) today. How appropriate. I'm so glad you didn't have to deal with running out of yarn.

Posted by: michelle at March 17, 2003 9:20 AM

Fantastic!! Glad the good knitting karma is still residing with you! Looks great.

Posted by: Chris at March 17, 2003 9:53 AM

I'm so relieved that you're going to have enough yarn. I was getting nervous that my "formula" might have failed this time. The sweater is fabulous, as always.

Posted by: Larry at March 17, 2003 10:59 AM

The neckline is really fabulous. So speedy too. Note to self....must knit faster.......

Posted by: claudia at March 17, 2003 11:03 AM

It looks great Alison. You really do have great karma.

Posted by: Melissa at March 17, 2003 11:21 AM

Alison it's looking fantastic.The neck/cable thing is *the thing* about this design.I like that you added shaping as well . You're sooooo quick. I'm not sulking .Really !
I'm excited to see the finished photo.

So... what's next ?

Posted by: Emma at March 17, 2003 12:04 PM

Wow! Alison,that looks fantastic and the color is beautiful! Amazing and fast! You are some speedy knitter.

Posted by: Leigh at March 17, 2003 1:22 PM

Just to chime in... I think it looks lovely! And how fitting to be finishing Greensleeves on St. Patty's Day!

Posted by: Sarah at March 17, 2003 2:15 PM

Wow..it looks really cool!! You sure are fast! I'm trying to finish up a sock so I can be somewhat project-free when I start my fair isle class this week. Still have that awful afghan to work on though. What's next on the blue platter? :)

Posted by: Daphne at March 17, 2003 2:30 PM

Go speed racer, go, go speed racer! I think you have little elves workin' behind the scenes there. Is that your speedy secret? Looks very cool. Can't wait to see a final pic.

Posted by: Kerstin at March 17, 2003 5:15 PM

The end result is yummo. I recommend you have another go with the blue tweedy stuff & another colour & make the braid in one of the contrasting colours, as you 1st thought of doing - just to see the outcome.

Look forward to the next WIP

Posted by: Peter at March 18, 2003 7:41 PM