TGlF!
Turn up the volume, okay? Click on this. And This.
In other news. The top-down experiment is going swimmingly well. I must be channeling some of that Olympic spirit because I've completed the armholes and neckline, and am halfway done with the body shaping. (Hee hee, I'm "fast"!) I tried it on; it fits! The shoulders are just right; the armholes too. They're not loose and they're not tight. They're perfect. The v-neck is low but not scandalously so. I'm doing some subtle body shaping--just 6 stitches each side.
As for the hem. I thought about picots or lace or some other decorative border--Nicky Epstein's Knitting on the Edge is a great resource, so many choices. Right now I'm stuck on 2x2 or 4x2 ribbing, which I know isn't very adventurous, but perhaps it's because it's classic? Anyone have any edging suggestions and pictures I can take a look at? Remember, this edging will be on the hem, the cuffs, and the neck.
Have a good 3-day weekend, everyone.
can't way to see it! it'll give me some encouragement to start on mine. glad to hear its working out. im boring and always go for a ribbed edging.
oh! can't wait to the olympics are over to get a glimpse of it! thanks for your advice, i appreciate it! i am going to try to finish birch in time then i will start bad penny!
I like seed stitch knit right now, as seen in the knitty sock pattern: http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTthuja.html - it's ribby, but with a little extra decorative touch.
As for edgings, I am partial to an inch or so of 2x2 ribbing followed by a rolled stockinette edge. It's probably too casual for what you are planning, but I've always liked it. Kind of like this: http://tinyurl.com/cr6sm . (I hope the link works.)
Thank you so much for that first link! My two sons have been watching, transfixed, for the last half hour :-) "Look, Mommy! The ball is getting smashed!"
How can you say you are a slow knitter?? I can't think of any edgings, except a folded hem, that wouldn't already be in your reference book. It does seem like a classic edging would fit the bill!
I heart Knitting on the Edge! I want to put lace on everything these days.