Wednesday, January 13, 2016

The Home Stretch

 Knitting a man's cardi in sock weight yarn is quite a job.


 That's a lot of stitches.


 I am down to the very last few inches on the sleeves.


I've had to rip them out and adjust the sizing three times in order to get them to fit in the armhole. Thank goodness for Dumpy Debbie, my dress form. Without her I would never been able to figure out how things go together. I still have no idea if all these measurements and calculations are going to result in a sweater that fits but I have to say I'm ready to try it all again if need be. I'm starting to enjoy the challenge.
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8 comments:

  1. The Well Fed WheelJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    Looking good!!! I'm about to embark on that same type of challenge for myself. Now I know who to go to if I run into trouble. Wish me luck.

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  2. LindaJanuary 13, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    It looks very nice! Your header is also very pretty and creative.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    I know it is a lot of work, but those lighter weight yarns sure make a pretty fabric. Looks like all is going well.

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  4. kathy bJanuary 13, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    THere must be a sweater bug going around! I m loving the sweater I'm knitting but it is with BIGGY yarn. Yours is a real labor of love. Hope it fits. Hope he wears it out!

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  5. JanetJanuary 13, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    The sweater looks terrific. I've never tried set-in sleeves.

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  6. WanderingcatstudioJanuary 13, 2016 at 3:55 PM

    You can do it!

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  7. Delighted HandsJanuary 13, 2016 at 4:19 PM

    It is going to be a favorite go-to sweater for him; I can tell! Knit On!

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  8. Judy S.January 14, 2016 at 7:38 PM

    It looks beautiful; your knitting is so even! He will love it, for sure!

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