More Progress
We have one sleeve down, one more to go!
Picking up stitches for the sleeve cap wasn't too bad; I calculated the number of stitches needed beforehand and divided that into the number of rows of sleeve. A perfect 3-to-4 ratio. Note to Yahaira: the short row shaping were the most fascinating part of sleeve construction. I finished one sleeve cap on the ride to and from the Getty Villa last week. At home I did the other one just as quickly, and then it was just a matter of going through stockinette decreases and increases to finish off the sleeve. (Don't ask me about the sleeve cap technique because it's not mine, it's Barbara Walker's.)
I tried Magic Loop but didn't like the wonkiness of the stitches where the cord made its loop, so I stuck with the double-points through all 120 rows of sleeve. Yes, I did. Give me a gold medal. Just make sure the inside's chocolate, all right?
I think I'll redo the ribbing. Yes, I think I will, on the body and the sleeve. Having just looked at it again and how the ribbing pulls in the sleeve, I'll switch to a different size needle.
I think it's because of the 3rd phase of friends/acquaintances/bloggers' babies that I've been looking at baby stuff more often. From Inhabitat, here's a beautiful minimalist bassinet.
Did you know the cute little baby panda at the National Zoo has been nicknamed Butterstick? Because, you know, everything goes better with Butter! I love it! More on little 'Stick here.
Oh, you're so close! Can't wait for the big reveal. Short row shaping for the sleeves sounds terribly clever.
it looks great. will it be finished by sunday? :) I've always wondered how to construct a sweater without having to sew in the sleeves. I'll have to try it sometime!
ahhh! I can't wait to do this. Maybe Ill try it the second way she mentions so we can both compare notes and be a resource for eachother. It's looking great so far.
dpn's all the way? really? whoa
This is such a neat trick. So you pick up the stitches and knit down, no more seaming of sleeve?
What a great progress you've been making with the sweater, and I certainly do admire you for being able to knit so evenly and neat! Great work!
Thanks for the link to little Butterstick, what an absolute sweetie it is! I love panda bears!
oh mj, it is lookin' good girl! even without the magic loop ;) mmmmm, give me a gold medal with chocolatein the middle anytime!