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November 21, 2007

NaKniSweNoRoMo?

Note to Self:

linden

Apparently RYC Cashsoft grows a bit when blocked. I am now the not-so-proud owner of a lovely sweater with orangutan sleeves. Meet me at the frog pond.
SIGH.
(The fact that the sleeves were almost too long to begin with didn’t help either).

Now for the good stuff. Finished NaKniSweMo Hourglass pics!

hourglass

I didn’t even realize when I chose this, but it’s very timely, both for NaKniSweMo and Norovember.
project: Hourglass
source: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
yarn: Noro Cash Iroha - 9 hanks
color: #81 pale green
needles: #7 circs

hourglass

Thank goodness it fits! I was all set to knit the 37″ size, when I decided to check out Ravelry for info on the yarn (after the Linden giant sleeve fiasco, I wasn’t taking chances). Good thing. Cash Iroha apparently grows quite a bit when blocked. So, the smallest size was knitted up instead. Then I held my breath.

hourglass

This was it before blocking. See how short it is! I felt like a stubby wide box.

hourglass

But afterwards, just as everyone said, the yarn relaxed and really lengthened quite a bit, easing into a nice fit.

hourglass

Since Hourglass was on the blocking board, I decided to go ahead and begin a second NaKniSweMo project. No reason to get crazy about the stitch count again though, this time, I’m going for chunky.

v-neck pullover

This is the Cozy V-Neck Pullover from Fitted Knits. Three days of knitting, I knew a bigger gauge would move along quicker, and don’t think I chose seamless sweaters by accident either. :)

Hopefully I won’t get too slowed down by all the holiday feasting. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

posted to Finished Projects, Works in Progress, cozy v-neck, hourglass, linden @ 2:45 pm

18 comments

  • At 5:26 pm on November 21, 2007, Bea commented:

    Your hourglass sweater looks fabulous. So sorry about the other!

  • At 6:18 pm on November 21, 2007, Knittypants commented:

    Thanks for showing the difference between Cash Iroha before and after blocking. Amazing, I will keep this in mind for whenever I knit with it.

    Your Hourglass is beautiful, the fit is lovely.

    Too bad about the sleeves, so frustrating, can you just reknit them or is the whole sweater in trouble?

  • At 7:45 pm on November 21, 2007, lynette commented:

    i LOVE your finished hourglass. i MUST finish mine. it’s been sitting in a pile for two years. i hate when you work on a project and it’s all for naught.

    i’m also working on a pattern from Fitted Knits. i can’t wait to see your progress.

  • At 7:48 pm on November 21, 2007, sue commented:

    Oh is there any possible way that you can shorten those sleeves so the sweater will fit you properly. At least your hourglass turned out perfectly, and I like the chunky knit too.

  • At 11:31 pm on November 21, 2007, Zonda commented:

    So glad the Hourglass grew for you! As for the Linden, can you just reknit the sleeves?

  • At 12:18 am on November 22, 2007, Heather commented:

    Oh wow it looks fantastic on you, that green color is a stunner…and I can believe you said you resembled ‘a stubby wide box’. Try shapely, gorgeous babe!

  • At 3:24 pm on November 22, 2007, Julie commented:

    Your Hourglass sweater looks amazing! Congrats on such a great FO. I hope it lessens the pain of frogging for the first sweater with the huge sleeves…. I wish yarn companies would tell you on the label just how much it might grow….

  • At 8:44 am on November 23, 2007, KnitPastis commented:

    I love your Hourglass sweater and how it looks on you! I am beginning to realize the importantance of blocking:)

    That Rowan Cashsoft yarn made for an awesome knitted sweater though! Sorry about the sleeve. I bet this yarn was nice to work with though.

  • At 10:03 am on November 23, 2007, stacey commented:

    Hourglass is my favorite sweater ever. I just love the fit! Love the color you chose….looks like you’ll have plenty of sweaters for this winter at the rate you’re going!

  • At 3:07 pm on November 23, 2007, Kara commented:

    It is amazing what blocking can do. The sweater is just lovely.

  • At 6:19 pm on November 23, 2007, schrodinger commented:

    What a shame about the long sleeved sweater - but at least you have that beautiful hourglass to cheer you up.

  • At 12:31 pm on November 24, 2007, LaBean commented:

    Hello there! Popping through and I have to say I love the Noro Sweater!! I’m working on a Central Park Hoodie and although I’m not using Noro you have inspired me to continue on and not be afraid of the fit. Blocking does wonders!!

  • At 9:43 pm on November 24, 2007, Lolly commented:

    I am sorry to hear about the frogging, but you evened up the score by finishing the lovely Hourglass. Amazing yarn! It is a great fit for you ;)

  • At 11:10 pm on November 26, 2007, tiennie commented:

    Another beautiful sweater on you! Lovely job!

  • At 12:22 pm on November 27, 2007, hook & needle commented:

    I love the hourglass sweater, so chic!

    Since deciding to start learning socks, I have been drooling over all of your finished pairs. They are beautiful!

  • At 10:45 pm on November 28, 2007, Faith commented:

    I love how this turned out! Sexaaay! Mind if I link to it?

  • At 3:44 pm on November 30, 2007, Magda commented:

    Hello your sweater is fabulous!!!
    My blog is http://tot-tricot.blogspot.com/
    Regards of Spain.

    Magda

  • At 2:54 pm on February 6, 2008, Emily commented:

    That is absolutely gorgeous and looks great on you!

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