August 25, 2005
Real live minisweater progress
I've recently been finishing up items in order to get ready to start new and exciting fall projects.
That includes the long-neglected minisweater. Here it is after 10 increases. (One increase per side each RS row after separating the sleeves that is)
It seems to be *almost* the correct length. Actually, its probably already there, but I am inspired by Laura's wrap version, so am thinking of making it longer and wrap-around. Also, there's a distinct possibility of a yarn shortage, and knitting extra rows means thats even more likely, which enhances the overall thrill of knitting this. Will there be enough yarn? Will I run out? oh, the suspense.
I'm planning on 2 more increase rows, for a total of 12. I was going to do 13, but that's unlucky, and I am superstitious, so no.
This project really moved along once I figured out how to do nice increases. I don't know what my problem was before, when holes kept showing up. Previously, I placed the increases right next to the garter border, which may have resulted in looser stitches. This time, I just did M1 increases on either side, one stitch into the stockinette section. Amazingly, it worked.
And look how pretty they are!
Comments (18)
Beautiful. And those increases look marvelous. It's going to be a really cute sweater when you get finished.
Posted by Stephanie | August 25, 2005 10:20 AM
Posted on August 25, 2005 10:20
Those increases are very nice! Very cute sweater.
Posted by carolyn | August 25, 2005 10:37 AM
Posted on August 25, 2005 10:37
You know, if there's ever an opportunity to knit 13 of something... 13 rows, 13 increases, 13 pattern repeats (or 33, unlucky in Russian folklore) I take it! Am I weird? I'm always like, okay, I'm going with the unlucky number, let's see how it turns out!
Posted by grumperina | August 25, 2005 11:52 AM
Posted on August 25, 2005 11:52
The mini-sweater looks great. Very cute!
Posted by caitlyn | August 25, 2005 12:09 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 12:09
the minisweater is really cute! is it knit top-down with no seaming? where did you find the pattern? seems like it would be a great way to break into sweaters for me :) i love your site. just found it about a week ago and haven't had time to go through the archives yet... but that kool-aid dyed yarn was shiny. i loved it!
Posted by gleek | August 25, 2005 12:47 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 12:47
ha! sorry.. i don't know how i missed the link to it in the sidebar. go glampyre! it's nice to see this one knit in one color. gives it a whole different look than the one stefanie knit up for the example.
Posted by gleek | August 25, 2005 12:51 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 12:51
I love the color of your Boob Holder, and especially the increases you made, they are so neat !
It makes me want to knit a 4th one, in "chocolate" brown with a pink trim... ;o)
M-Sweater addict ? me ?
love your blog and your beautiful pictures.
Posted by Karen | August 25, 2005 1:20 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 13:20
so, so cute! i absolutely have to make this! love the colour and i think it will be great as a wraparound.
Posted by kris | August 25, 2005 1:37 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 13:37
absolutely gorgeous. i want to make it, too! that chocolate color yarn is too beautiful. your whole outfit is great! i like the wrap version, too!
Posted by blossom | August 25, 2005 3:27 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 15:27
Hmmm...I'm starting to really want a mini sweater.
Posted by Vicki | August 25, 2005 3:48 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 15:48
diana, you mentioned the other day something about the peace fleece dk in antartica white. i have some, 5 skeins, at my little knitting shop. i would be happy to ship i to you if you are interested. just let me know. i think it would be great for the jacket.
Posted by laurie | August 25, 2005 10:38 PM
Posted on August 25, 2005 22:38
Looks great! Are you also doing the "non-poofy" sleeve version?
Posted by Angela | August 26, 2005 1:01 AM
Posted on August 26, 2005 01:01
I like! Just like the OSW, but with front pieces!
Posted by Felicia | August 26, 2005 11:58 AM
Posted on August 26, 2005 11:58
That looks great, Diana! I like that you chose black--I think it will be very versatile that way. Looking forward to seeing the longer version too--that is a great idea!
Hope you have a nice weekend :)
Posted by Lolly | August 26, 2005 10:34 PM
Posted on August 26, 2005 22:34
Your sweater looks great so far, love it.
Posted by Estee | August 28, 2005 6:35 AM
Posted on August 28, 2005 06:35
Ooh, I love how that looks with the outfit. We are so alike in our choice of colour! I could easily wear what you're wearing. Things don't get much better than brown and of course, green!
Posted by Adele | August 28, 2005 8:32 AM
Posted on August 28, 2005 08:32
Such a great color! I love the subtle sheen the silk gives - so pretty. I think it's going turn out great!
Posted by marichan | August 28, 2005 9:20 AM
Posted on August 28, 2005 09:20
This is looking so fabulous!
But umm, bloglines is killing me, cause it hasn't said you've been updated in ages and I keep missing your posts. If they don't fix the problem soon, I'm sending Grumperina to deal with them.
Posted by Purly Whites | August 29, 2005 2:53 PM
Posted on August 29, 2005 14:53