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I worked on this sweater off and on for over two years (so much stockinette in a fingering weight!) and am very happy to finally have it completed. It is definitely my most wearable sweater to date, though it did stretch a bit with (minimal) blocking. As much as I tried to prevent stretching, the weight of it soaked really stretched out the arms. It is supposed to be a relaxed fit, however, so it's not the end of the world.
The yarn (Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine) was excellent to work with, super soft, and the boysenberry colorway is a lovely. Despite the stretching, it held up well in the blocking process.
The pattern (Walpole) was excellently written, easy to follow, and produced a very wearable garment. The downside was not a surprise: a large sweater knit in a fine yarn with little pattern variation to keep it interesting. I'd like to see a worsted weight version of this sweater.
The pictures, unfortunately, do not do the colors or the style of the sweater justice. Some day I will invest in a better camera and better photography skills.
A fingering weight yarn?!!!! OMG is that reconcilable with Ph.D program? Jenny I admire you <3
ReplyDeleteHaha I like to think it keeps me sane during it! ;)
DeleteCongratulations! It must feel great to finally be able to wear it! I have also knitted a stockinette sweater in fingering weight, so I know how monotonous it can get. :P Your sweater is absolutely beautiful! I'm glad you are so happy with it. ^U^
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Suzanne!
DeleteI found the information helpful and liked the straightforward style. I tried Slope Unblocked and enjoyed the changing paths. The ball needs to stay balanced while moving through steep sections and sharp turns. The faster pace makes mistakes easier to make, but it also makes improving your distance more satisfying. 🎮
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