A few weeks ago, I finally finished the knitting for my Ripple sweater (a mere three years after I cast on). I started weaving in ends and seaming the final garment together. I blocked it and tried it on only to discover that I would really like an additional 3-4 inches of length in the body to be comfortable wearing it. (sigh) So, it turns out that it isn't quite over yet. Stay tuned for more of this fascinating tale...
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| Ripple blocking |
And I've also just picked out some other findings for nearly finished knits… buttons, clasps, etc. It feels good to make the final lap for these projects… I love these matte buttons on this green sweater.
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| February baby sweater – version 4 |
And the Brooklyn Tweed Shelter Loki cardigan is also coming together. I decided to create a hem around the steeked edges of the right and left fronts. It will match the hemmed body of the garment as well. And I'm going to sew on some hooks and eyes to see how I feel about that type of closure. The bulk of the steeked edges and the front and back of the hems is not insignificant (about three times the bulk of the sweater fabric in the stockinette areas naturally). I think would be too much to double them up with snaps or buttons.
Cross your fingers that this works out. I'm hopeful.
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| Internal view of the Loki and steek hems |
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| Hooks and Eyes coming soon. |
In the meantime, stay warm. It sounds like the snow is going to fly again soon.
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