I finally finished the front of the sweater...
But I've still got quite a few steps to do before it's complete. (Like, sleeves.) The next step was to knit the ribbing at the bottom. (Why we're doing it this way? Designers have their reasons.)
That part didn't take nearly as long as I expected. I started with the back...
And then on Saturday I completed the front...
And so I'm just about done...
All I have to do is bind off. It's called a tubular bind off. And I just looked it up...
Turns out I'm very familiar with this. It's called grafting or Kitchener stitch.
Let's just say that we are not on the best of terms.
(I understand the directions. I've attempted the stitch. It makes perfect sense. But when I attempt it... It just does not work for me. There's no good reason for this.)
So, now I'm debating. I know some very good stretchy bind offs. Do I attempt the grafting? Or do I do a different bind off?
I will have made a decision by next week. I may attempt the grafting and see how it goes. If it doesn't (which is likely), I can always rip it back and just do a stretchy bind off.
This is what I get for not reading ahead on the pattern. Sigh.
Well, at least there's progress. I'm getting there.
Sweater Tracking:
The first photo the coloring looks slightly blue compared to the others, I'm only mentioning it because I'm curious of the true color. Is it more of a green? I know you'll figure out the bind off, your work is impeccable!
ReplyDeleteIt's forest green. When the basic edit fix brightens the image, it also makes the background more yellow. So, then I turn down the warmth which makes the green look bluer.
DeleteI agree that you'll figure it out. Best wishes!
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DeleteWhatever you decide, I’m sure it will e a beautiful sweater
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Deletethecontemplativecat here the colors are strong and I love them. I look at your work and I am amazed by it. How your hands put these yarn in place? Wow.
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DeleteGood luck with your decision. I'm relatively new at crocheting, but sometimes change the pattern a bit.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with whatever you decide.
ReplyDeleteI don't even begin to comprehend how you do this and are so good at it. I could never even attempt it! Good luck with the finishing touches.
ReplyDeleteLooking good. If you've tried unsuccessfully before, I'd say, learn from that and stick to what you know!
ReplyDeleteIt hasn't gone well before, but there's a part of me that believes that *this time* I'll get it. We'll see...
DeleteI learn something new about knitting... like grafting.
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help.
DeleteHi Liz - decisions, decisions! Enjoy - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteUghh...look at you go! I love the coliur and the style
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DeleteGreat progress! I like it!
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DeleteWhat a dilemma! I love the progress of seeing it come together.
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