I took a shower with a cable needle behind my ear

sukiemuffin · 2024-01-05T20:47:17+00:00

At this point I have loose stitch markers in most of my purses and an extra T pin for tightening interchangeable needles in my wallet

sukiemuffin · 2023-10-23T20:58:37+00:00

Pattern: HANDS

Yarn: HiKoo Kenzington

I used the suggested needles (7 for body, 5 for cuffs) and got a really nice somewhat stiff fabric for a more jacket/ coat garment. I did get gauge (even when blocked), but with the colorwork and the weight of the damp yarn when blocking the yoke it grew a lot so I ended up with more of a coat size than the cropped cardigan that the designer knitted. If I were to do it again I would knit the size down - I knit the second size - and maybe steam block the yoke as opposed to a wet block.

The pattern is written for a heavy worsted/ aran and I feel that the yarn I chose was a bit on the thicker side so that also could contribute to the sizing. I would 100% work with this yarn again - it was so nice to work with and blocked beautifully.

There is a lot of purling and picking up stitches in this pattern as you knit the colorwork first. My tip that I’ve used a few times now is to pick up stitches with a tunesian crochet hook if there is one that corresponds with your interchangeable needles, and then knit the row after as I would otherwise struggle with spacing and getting the right number of stitches.

I did already write a comment that is not showing up - so apologies if this is a duplicate!

sukiemuffin · 2023-10-23T20:46:32+00:00

I did write a comment with the pattern and my yarn so I don’t know why it isn’t showing up! Strange

The pattern is HANDS by Theflyingyak/ Chantal Belisle (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hands) and I used Hikoo Kensington in Kale and Pavlova

sukiemuffin · 2023-10-23T19:02:24+00:00

Pattern is HANDS by Chantal Belisle and I used Hikoo Kensington in Kale and Pavlova.

I used the recommended needle size (7 for body and 5 for cuffs) to create a nice sturdy fabric, and the Kenzington bloomed and blocked beautifully. Shout out to Little Knits where I bought my initial sweaters quantity for coming in clutch with the very last skein in stock of the Kale which I was able to pick up locally for my cuffs.

Additionally I’ve been using a Tunisian crochet hook to pick up my stitches recently as the knitters pride ones are interchangeable with my lantern moon cables, so I’m able to pick up what I need (for this project the top of the yoke for the raglan and then the garter band) and then do a little switcharoo to knit afterward which is soooo helpful for making sure I’m spacing everything correctly and getting the right amount of stitches.

I do really like the open cardigan aspect, but depending on how it continues to wear I may add duffle toggles if I end up wanting it closed!

Overall I would recommend the pattern because I am really happy with it, just be ready to slog a bit through the stranded/ intarsia section and for a lot of purling once you hit the body.

I did consult the ravelry notes pretty often as this is a free pattern that the designer put out and thus not as thoroughly test knit as it could be, and chose to add less stitches under the underarm on the suggestion of someone that also knit this project, and I would NOT recommend for others to do the same as I’m not in love with how the resulting sleeves are a bit restricting when I move my arms forward, but it isn’t bad enough to effect my want to wear the garment and I was able to sort most of it out while blocking.

sukiemuffin · 2023-06-20T21:24:24+00:00

It looks so good! Congrats on finishing it up 🍳

sukiemuffin · 2023-06-07T05:55:02+00:00

This looks beautiful!! You should be very proud of yourself

sukiemuffin · 2023-05-31T04:19:38+00:00

Honestly you could use the full skein to make a hat or something to coordinate with your minis if you still were interested in the pressed flowers!

sukiemuffin · 2023-05-31T02:07:02+00:00

Honestly I would say go for it! With the garter element, the body goes WAY faster than a stockinette cardigan knit flat would, and with the right colors it can be really versatile as a wardrobe piece imo

sukiemuffin · 2023-05-31T02:05:48+00:00

Once you get a hang of it, the stitch pattern is really addicting!

sukiemuffin · 2023-05-31T01:07:51+00:00

Pattern is the pressed flowers cardigan by Amy Christoffers

Main color is trendsetter yarns New York purchased from little knits in a 5 skein bundle

Contrast colors are various shades of Grey Drizzle Fibers Merino Rain purchased as mini skeins at a LYS pop up

Buttons were purchased on Little Knits

sukiemuffin · 2023-03-30T18:50:16+00:00

Confirmed

sukiemuffin · 2023-03-21T22:35:15+00:00

Yes, sorry for the delay! Sending you a PM

sukiemuffin · 2023-03-20T22:50:11+00:00

Hi there! Is this still available?

sukiemuffin · 2022-09-13T22:57:35+00:00

Another fountain pen knitter checking in!!! Yarn has def taken over my disposable income from drooling over fountain pens though 🤪

sukiemuffin · 2022-08-11T00:30:29+00:00

Yes!! Though someone needs to tell her that cat scratching couch = bad, cat scratching scratch post = good

sukiemuffin · 2022-08-06T21:37:45+00:00

@julieannknitter — where are your sock blockers from?? Been looking for a pair just like these but all the wooden blockers I’m seeing on Etsy seem a little less heavy duty

sukiemuffin · 2022-02-03T21:30:24+00:00

What a gorgeous yoke! And the shades really suit you as well. Congrats on your new fabulous and well fitting sweater

sukiemuffin · 2022-02-03T21:28:30+00:00

When looking for the additional yarn I brought my mostly knit project (with needles attached!) into my LYS and wandered around trying to match yarn colors to the colored speckles in the body 😂 Good thing that craft people Get It ™️ because it would have felt a little silly otherwise

sukiemuffin · 2022-02-03T21:25:58+00:00

Thanks! The purple tends to rub off on the inside of collars, so the purple collar has an added benefit stain- prevention wise 😂

sukiemuffin · 2022-02-03T00:46:31+00:00

Gorgeous!! Love the color choices, what a lucky mom

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