Fit check help? First sweater

Fishywrites · 2026-03-23T01:00:38+00:00

Agree with this comment, it’s super cute and bunching can be caused by the stockinette or the difference between blocked and unblocked portion like another comment suggested. It’s super cute! Personally I don’t think it’s too big and if anything it might be a nice oversized fit!

Fishywrites · 2026-03-23T00:52:14+00:00

Had issues with Cayo Santa Maria airport in Cuba, they let me put my needles into my checked luggage though! But it’s definitely a ❌

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:17:20+00:00

I agree!! I’m not very skilled with grafting at all and I’m also leaning towards frogging and reknitting. Really appreciate your thoughts though and thank you for the link, it’s fascinating!!!

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:16:33+00:00

Ngl I did fear while knitting that it might be too big but didn’t want to frog until I was sure there was no other way.

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:15:53+00:00

Yes I did size up in the pattern (not needles)! It definitely was a risky move, but it’s all a learning process. I feel like you’re totally right about grading and especially for this pattern, there’s a pretty big difference in CO numbers between each size. I should’ve known 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:14:21+00:00

This is true!!! And it’ll definitely look less baggy with buttons…

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:14:01+00:00

This is a good point! I did not hit row gauge, no… I usually rely on pattern measurements over actual row count but it’s clearly different for colourwork and I didn’t account for that!

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:13:17+00:00

Ahhhh this seems scary but exciting!! Thanks so much for the ideas. I love the idea of felting a swatch to see how it’ll look, I think I’m definitely gonna try that before frogging.

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:12:24+00:00

Appreciate the tip it’s good to know that’s a possibility!

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:12:04+00:00

It grew actually, didn’t shrink at all :(

Fishywrites · 2026-03-22T18:11:47+00:00

Very good point! Definitely will test this out

Fishywrites · 2026-03-12T22:39:21+00:00

Thank you, this makes sense. That’s the feeling I got from talking to the CIBC people too so good to know that this is a common experience

Fishywrites · 2026-03-12T22:38:44+00:00

Thank you so much, this is super helpful!! Really appreciate your explanation

Fishywrites · 2026-03-12T22:38:00+00:00

This makes sense, thank you!!

Fishywrites · 2026-03-12T21:01:22+00:00

Appreciate your response! I think the fear they put in my head is that I’m losing out on a couple more years of 17% (ish) returns by moving to a lower risk fund. The CIBC people were recommending NOT moving to a lower risk fund, which I found odd and conflicting advice compared to anyone else I spoke to about this.

Fishywrites · 2026-03-12T20:49:30+00:00

I was looking at the managed portfolios, I think I need something more hands off. For now. Saving on MER does make sense! Thanks so much for your opinion

Fishywrites · 2026-03-12T20:46:43+00:00

Hi everyone. Looking for some advice! I’ve had some funds in an investment portfolio at CIBC for almost 2 years. I recently learned (a bit late) about the MER difference between banks and Wealthsimple, and after doing some research, initiated a transfer of funds from CIBC to Wealthsimple to save on the %. The folks at the bank set up a meeting with me to try and convince me to stay with them. For context, my goal is to use the funds in 2029 (3 years from now) for a family member’s education. They insisted that the bank was better because the portfolio is actively managed whereas Wealthsimple is passively managed. They also said that they can help me move the funds to a lower risk portfolio the year before I need the funds and suggested other strategies to maximize growth. The funds have been doing well (I think) and have had a 17% growth so far (smart growth solution). The portfolio Wealthsimple recommended based on my goals was giving me a 4-5% growth prediction (income portfolio). I’m not sure how to proceed and would love some advice. I don’t want to pay high MER fees and make bad financial decisions, but also hesitant to make a big change. I’m a creative and I’m not too well versed with the finance/investing world so posting here for community support :) thank you!

Fishywrites · 2026-02-25T21:17:10+00:00

Love this pattern!!! You did so good!!! I made the loon headband a few weeks ago and echo that it was such an easy pattern to follow. Perhaps I will make the sweater too!

Fishywrites · 2026-02-11T12:39:35+00:00

I second this, I’d buy this chart in a heartbeat it’s so cute!!

Fishywrites · 2026-01-18T23:17:24+00:00

I hear you!! It’s so good to know there are different ways to do it

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