I did it! I actually finished my knit I started some 4-6 weeks ago. This is historical! I've never been much of a knitter. Not that I wouldn't have wanted to be, I just didn't think I would be much good at it. Still I had been collecting vintage knitting patterns and having found a booklet for chunkier knits I decided to give it a go. At least it wouldn't take ages to finish it.
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| This is a Bernat Handicrafter book from 1956 |
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| I chose to use Rowan worsted knitting yarn in deep red. The yarn is 75% merino wool and 25% alpaca so it's wonderfully soft and fluffy. |
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| Gomez offered to help stretching the pieces. Unfortunately I had to refuse. |
The knit didn't turn out all perfect, as even though I calculated the bust width based on the amount of loops, the sweater still turned out a little small. I realized this is because I didn't take into account the shrinking effect of the cable knit. Nevertheless the sweater still fits and look pretty nice, don't you think?
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| The wooden buttons are an Etsy-find. |
And guess what? I already started a new knit! It is a 30's style I found from Subversive Femme (take a look, she has a bunch of lovely vintage knitting instructions).
I chose to use an all cotton yarn in rusty orange. What? Orange? Seriously?
-Yes, orange. I've become more approving to new colors as I've gotten older and acknowledge what suits me and and what doesn't. Some 5 years ago I was still quite unconditional about only wearing certain colors like black red and purple.
But as I was saying, I chose an all cotton yarn because I wanted to be able to wear it in summer. And also because it was closest to the color I was going for. I hope it's not going to turn out too droopy.
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| The front and back pieces are already done and in only 1 week. What is going on with me?! :D |
Wow, both look amazing. I would love to make a cabled sweater sometime in the future. Cables are so pretty! :-)
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Thank you, Sean! Making the cables was actually fun! :)
DeleteI also realized I need a pattern stitch to keep me concentrated. If it's just plain stocking stitch I get bored pretty fast and never finish what I'm doing :D
I love your cardigan, well done!
ReplyDeleteAh, my cats always wants to help with sewing and knitting too!
Thank you Anthea! :)
DeleteAh cats, those eager little helpers :)
Wow! Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Riikka! :)
DeleteSo beautifully done! I have that pattern and never considered it would look so good made up. I love seeing vintage patterns in modern yarn. Great color choice, too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love the design, colour and buttons just complete it so well :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that's gorgeous! I love everything about it. :-)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your orange knit when it's finished!
I absolutely adore that shade of red and the wooden buttons. I do wish that I could knit even half this well. Unfortunately for me, that is just not the case.
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I thought I would be terrible at it at first too, but you know what, it's not actually that hard! :) Just try and see. A lot of information on needle sizes, yarns and patterns can be found online and if you choose a chunkier knit to start with, it'll get done faster.
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