I made some progress on the eye sweater.
If you recall, last time I had marked where the corners would go. So, putting in corners was the first order of business. Then I followed that up with another round/rectangle of variegated.
And then another "round":
That one I kind of evened out the top and accentuated the curve along the bottom. (And now that I'm really looking at this picture, I think I might have this upside down, or rather the inside is out. Oops.)
I have done this for both the front and back now:
And now I'm kind of stuck. At this point I have gone way past the reference picture (which didn't square the circle), and I'm not sure what to do next.
Partly, I want to keep going "around", but I don't know if the sizing would be right that way. The other option is to start working the top and bottom for a bit, as that's what it looks like they did in the reference picture, but I'm not sure.
I just need to make a choice. I showed Liv the middle two pictures, and she likes it thus far. It's almost the size it needs to be. It's just a matter of creating some sort of neckline, and then I'll add sleeves. (I'm going with a boat neckline and drop sleeves, so I don't have to worry about too much more in the shaping.
This is why I like patterns. With a pattern, the choice is already made.
Eye sweater previous posts:
Looks good to me 👍
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DeleteThrough the eyes of the sweater, I see you! Those are cool
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DeleteIt’s 👀 looking good. I’m sure you’ll figure everything out
ReplyDeleteEventually. It just takes me so long to decide anything. Once I decide, it takes me one TV episode (hour long) to complete.
DeleteEven if it's a little inside-out, it's pretty! If feel like 'going around' a bit more, may be you should give it a try. Because, sometimes happy accidents lead to the coolest design elements!
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That is going to be epic. :D
ReplyDelete*fingers crossed*
DeleteI feel like I'm being watched.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Those are great! Side by side they look owlish. You could make fabulous throw pillows with those!
ReplyDeleteMaybe she'll want pillows for Christmas ;)
DeleteIt looks like a complicated design. Lisa's pillow idea sounds fun too.
ReplyDeleteIt's beyond my skills. Good luck! When I was much younger I crocheted some sweaters. My husband actually wore the one I made for him. True love.
ReplyDeleteIt's not beyond your skills. You could totally make this.
DeleteWhat you've got so far is great.
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DeleteAwesome!
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DeleteGreat job!
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DeleteI have a necklace with a real/fake eyeball!
ReplyDeleteOooh, cool.
DeleteI'm impressed that you're able to do that at all, much less without a pattern!
ReplyDeleteI'm mostly following the picture. Now I've gotten to the point where I can't figure out what they did in the picture, hence my hesitation.
DeleteWow, it's looking great. I can't wait to see the finished sweater.
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DeleteThat is going to be a super cool sweater, Liz!!! You're so talented!!! What kind of yarn are you using???
ReplyDeleteAcrylic--Michael's house brand. I was originally looking for a nice cotton (my family finds wool too itchy) or something, but the colorways weren't there.
DeleteThis is Birgit. This looks really good. I’m certain you will figure it out and she will love the finished product
ReplyDeleteI'll figure something out. I probably won't be happy with my decision, though. (That's pretty normal.)
DeleteYour sweater is coming along nicely, and I love the way you made those corners and rounds! I'm sure your decision will be the best, the tricky part for me seems done.
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