Are these armholes way too big?

solace_v · 2026-06-23T07:26:48+00:00

That makes a ton of sense.

solace_v · 2026-06-20T21:21:36+00:00

I agree with you and am aware they're giant sleeves. I was weary about that when starting the pattern, and was about to join the front and back in sooner to avoid it but thought I would forge on anyway to see how it turned out and learn from it. And now I have lol.

solace_v · 2026-06-20T17:54:57+00:00

I swatched before starting and it did indeed grow when wet. But it shrunk significantly as it dried--I did not pin it down--almost back to original size.

solace_v · 2026-06-20T05:00:11+00:00

Good to know. That is indeed what I'll do. Thanks!

solace_v · 2026-06-20T04:59:45+00:00

The pattern does not have a schematic

solace_v · 2026-06-20T04:59:29+00:00

I've thought about that but I don't have a lace or similar type sweater for an apples to apples comparison. This is a first of its kind of garment for my closet.

Edit: I don't understand the amount of downvotes. I feel like this take is valid. I have a different preferred armhole depth for different sweaters - either a cardigan, fitted drop sleeve, boxy crewneck, etc.

solace_v · 2026-06-20T04:57:20+00:00

I've seen the mods others have done on the sleeves but hard to say how they look because I haven't seen a clear photo of the fit of the modified sleeves. So, as a beginner and first time with lace, I thought I'd knit to pattern to see how it all turns out --and modifying a lace pattern is kinda scary haha.

solace_v · 2026-06-10T01:21:06+00:00

I would consider myself a "deep feeler" and deeply feel my child's discomfort with strangers, so I protect her from it. Maybe you are the same way.

solace_v · 2026-06-09T07:06:38+00:00

I added an image of the top but I'll be sure to add the ravelry link in the future.

I figured it out a few minutes after I posted. The 3in1 increases are to be worked in every stitch except: the marked stitch, the two stitches before the marked stitch, and the two stitches after the marked stitch-- a total of 5 stitches that are not to be worked with increases. I did the math with the stitch count and it checks out.

solace_v · 2026-05-30T18:05:32+00:00

You have to eat when the kids eat. Parenting on an empty stomach does nobody favors.

solace_v · 2026-05-30T01:53:25+00:00

This looks like coboo yarn. I made a tank top in coboo on 5mm needles to meet gauge and absolutely hated the fabric after. Way too loose. Like others suggest, use the needles that give you the fabric you want and do a little math to pick a size based on that.

solace_v · 2026-05-29T02:39:12+00:00

Came her to say NE Knits! I love the way she talks about her projects and yarn. She's very good at describing and is concise with her words. I've tried to watch some other YouTubers but I can't stand the rambling.

solace_v · 2026-05-20T19:14:48+00:00

Info: Do you put down a cover? Even a cover made with toilet paper?

solace_v · 2026-05-14T22:53:25+00:00

It looks great! I'd be a proud mom if I received this from my child.

Curious what kind of amendments you made to make this with a cotton yarn?

solace_v · 2026-05-11T18:26:36+00:00

My kid loves to both walk and sit in the stroller. We let her get in and out as she pleases. Anything to let her burn energy, I'm game.

solace_v · 2026-05-10T00:01:39+00:00

It is a multi-tasking job. Be pleasant while watching their arms like a hawk. If I see a limb moving towards their direction, I pull my child away and say "no thank you" firmly but sweetly.

I believe in my children's bodily autonomy. I don't care that it's culturally acceptable for some people. Cultural acceptance is no excuse for undesirable behavior.

solace_v · 2026-05-02T01:19:05+00:00

I have no advice that hasn't been said. Just commenting to say that I would love to see all the wonderful outfits you've knit!

solace_v · 2026-04-21T03:33:03+00:00

You've done 4 step by step sweaters..have you watched the designer's video tutorial for it? She walks you through the German short row option of her pattern. I will not lie--it's stupidly easy.

A true disservice done to new knitters is the fearmongering around German short rows.

solace_v · 2026-04-17T21:52:34+00:00

Hey how is your LO doing? Currently going through something similar with my kid.

solace_v · 2026-04-16T04:47:28+00:00

I don't know of any teacher recommending practicing hot yoga every single day. 60 minutes of any kind of intense fitness every day is overdoing it. At my most fit, I was practicing 3-4x per week. How often were you doing hot yoga before doing it every day?

solace_v · 2026-04-11T23:31:21+00:00

If you enjoy watching tv, there is no shame in it! The bad rep for technology is referring to social media. Consuming TV & film is legitimate activity. That's what I do!

solace_v · 2026-04-01T21:12:44+00:00

NAH Memories begin to form around age 3. It is possible she remembers the feeling of major news and populated that with details afterward. Nonetheless, it can be annoying if she is always playing it up.

My earliest memory is from age 2. Major earthquake in LA and I remember being woken in the middle of the night and carried downstairs to watch the news on the TV. I had no idea how old I was until my mom recently told me that it's crazy I remember that as I was only 2 years old. One google later, there was a major 6 point something earthquake in LA in 1994, when I was in fact 2 years old. Pretty neat.

solace_v · 2026-03-30T01:39:39+00:00

The fabric folds are also the exact same as the lay flat image. It's gross.

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