Some more wonderful things to show you. Here is Alpaca Woman in her fruity. Well, I think that it looks nice on her, but she's not sure... hence the wry expression on her face.
An interesting conversation on how long the sleeves need to be. If you measure from under-arm to wrist and it tells you 18 inches. The sleeve is 17.5 inches, how do you end up with a sleeve that too long? The answer is in the ease. If the armhole is exactly at the point the you measure, it'll be fine. With the ease, it does tend to be longer (as the garment's armhole might be a few inches lower than where the armholes are).
The alpaca woman (called so because of her fondness for alpaca yarn) loved working with the cashcotton. Like me, did not like the fit of the garment on her and is also not sure whether it would get much wear. The yarn is gorgeous. There are flecks of green in the brown.
Thanks to Dawn for taking the photos and for Sharon, for being such a good sport. The photos were taken over a week ago but I've just gotten around to writing about it.
I am trying to get help with the kiri shawl. I am trying to do the edging. I finally found the corrected pattern & the 1st row worked out but now the 3rd row won't work using the pattern. I tried doing the 3rd row the way I thougtht it might work & then the 5th row won't work.....can anyone help me with this.
Posted by: Margie at June 23, 2005 04:49 AMSee I must be odd, I love my tops big. Very big. Maybe this is why the cuffs on my sweaters are always wearing out.
Posted by: Rebekah at June 20, 2005 05:18 PMThose sleeves are probably a perfect length for me! I always have to add inches.....
I think it looks lovely on Alpaca Woman, and it is good to 'see' her -- it has been to long!
Posted by: Kristine at June 20, 2005 12:39 AMI love Fruity and think that it looks fine on her. I have been thinking about making one. I have worked with Cashcotton before but not in the 4ply.
Posted by: Diane at June 19, 2005 10:24 PMI like it slightly oversized. I think it looks good on Alpaca Woman. Amelia must be feeling the pressure to finish up and actually like the fit of the finished garment.
Posted by: carol at June 19, 2005 03:19 PMI don't think that the oversized look is a bad thing for that pattern. I rather like it. Great job!
Posted by: Colleen at June 19, 2005 12:51 PMIt's a shame it didn't turn out as hoped - it was so beautifully knitted and put together. Maybe it will be 3rd time lucky for Amelia.
Posted by: Mary at June 19, 2005 10:36 AMI've often found that a sweater will fit better after a fewer wearings; handknits seem to mold themselves to the body when given the opportunity. AW should wear it around the house before making a decision.
Posted by: Terri at June 19, 2005 01:55 AMI love it and think she should wear it lots as a comfy wear! I love the expression on her face... so cute!
Posted by: Dani at June 19, 2005 01:49 AMI hardly dare cast mine on now... But I shall do as instructed and cross my fingers that it all works out. A.x
Posted by: Amelia at June 18, 2005 11:24 PMI like it, but I also having my sleeves a bit on the long side to cover my always cold hands.
Posted by: Jennifa at June 18, 2005 11:12 PMNow you see there's another person who would probably look good dressed in a dustbin liner. Other than the sleeves are a little long she can't fail to look good. So smile Alpaca Woman, you look fine to me!
Posted by: Tracy at June 18, 2005 11:07 PMIt's a great shame you are not happy with it, Sharon, I've seen it and it is so beautifully knitted and put together. We still have Amelia's to see, hopefully this will be the lucky third one, and she'll be pleased with it.....
Posted by: Jill at June 18, 2005 11:07 PMPity neither of you are pleased with the fit. I think it looks really nice but for the length of the sleeves. Can't something be done about it? You both love the yarn and have spent many hours on this project, it would be a shame not to wear it.
Posted by: francoise at June 18, 2005 09:04 PMrather you than me being killed by alpaca woman for that unflattering photo! It looks fantastic in real life though, I'm certainly going to add 4ply cashcotton to my list of lovely yarns.
Dawn
Posted by: dawn at June 18, 2005 08:35 PMYet another lovely Fruity, beautifully modelled by Alpaca woman. A pity about the sleeves and the roominess at the top, otherwise it drapes very nicely. Yet another thing that is on my want to knit list.
Posted by: Louise at June 18, 2005 08:25 PMThanks for the info about the sleeve length. I have such a hard time knitting the right length.
Posted by: at June 18, 2005 08:19 PM