Monday, August 28, 2006
So, I had to frog the ribbing again! It just didn't seem right....I kept knitting and knitting around and around this humungous circle and the thought occurred to me last night that I probably should try this on for size before I commit anymore time and effort to the 2" ribbing. Using my crazy math, I ended up casting on something like 372 sts. for a 62" hip. Yeah, I know...baby got back. LOL! Anywho! I slipped the circular needle over my head to try the thing on and guess what!? It was way too big. I think I could have fit 3 of me in this sweater. So, what did I do? I just pinched off part of the ribbing and counted how many stitches I really needed to cast on for the hips, which is 196 sts or 33" with a 6 sts gauge. *sigh* Anywho, the darn thing fits now and I don't care anymore because I'm gonna skinny down to fit into it one way or another dagnabit. LOL!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Tell me if I'm crazy for thinking this but wouldn't it be possible to do this sweater in the round by doubling the number of cast-on stitches, marking the sides and going from there?
So, not only did I have to enlarge this pattern, I'm trying to do it in the round so I don't have to purl. :)
Of course, I've never done a sweater in the round, so what are the thing to keep in mind? pitfalls?
You should be able to. Of course, once you get to the armholes, you're going to need to split it and work flat from there.
ReplyDeleteAnd take a look at the pattern - you'll probably want to eliminate the seam stitches on the sides, too.
That's what I was going to say. Usually the first and last stitch on each side is for seaming, so subtract 2 stitches from each half - 4 in total.
ReplyDeleteAside from getting the sizing correct, I think the biggest pitfall you will run into on this sweater is the stripes not matching up. Make sure you place the color changes where the side seam should have been. You may even want to create a fake side seam to mask it.
ReplyDeleteAside from getting the sizing correct, I think the biggest pitfall you will run into on this sweater is the stripes not matching up. Make sure you place the color changes where the side seam should have been. You may even want to create a fake side seam to mask it.
ReplyDeleteI've just ordered yarn to start this sweater (I'll be using KnitPicks Telemark), and I'm with you on the circular construction! I'll be putting in steeks for the neck & sleeves so I can keep the circular thing going. This'll be my first Fair Isle sweater, so I'm pretty excited.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, here's a link to a good tutorial on the "jogless jog" to help alleviate that hiccup you'll get at the beginning of every round: http://www.socknitters.com/kickback/joglessjog.htm
Please keep us posted on your progress!