No, not that Hudson cardigan sweater. That is finished as of this morning. The bit of collar that was finished last is drying, and then I’ll do a “finished” post.
It’s this*:
I started this one forever ago. 2018, according to Ravelry. The pattern is Shinsetsu, which is quite pretty. That is nearly the whole back, about a few inches short of shoulder shaping.
Here is what it looks like now.
I have gotten at least marginally smarter about choosing flattering patterns as I’ve had more experience in sweater knitting. This pattern is gorgeous, but it is intended to be worn with quite a bit of positive ease, and has a drop shoulder type of construction. This is actually very similar to the one I just finished. However, that one is in a lighter yarn, and the fabric has a lot of drape. In this yarn it will just be a big bulky sweater with a lot of baggy bulk under the arms.
I sort of knew this. I kept knitting along until I got to the part at the underarm where you add even MORE stitches to make it wider. Then it went into time out when I got distracted by a new, shiny pattern. There probably was a reason why it went into time out.
Also, if you click on that pattern link, and look at the photos, you’ll see one of my knitwear designer pet peeves. The model is crouching down, or standing with her arm out, holding the sweater out. No straight-on shots to show what it really looks like.
Anyway, I adore this yarn, and want a wearable sweater out of it, so out it came. John was a bit horrified. “All that WORK!”
I’m swatching again to make sure, but I think this will be the new sweater. It has a much more fitted profile, and I like the cables a lot more.
Stay tuned.
*Cat included for scale. I put that sweater down, and picked up my phone to take a photo. That’s how long it took Ripley to make herself at home.
Love the new choice!!!
Been there, done that. I really thought I would like to make a Hitofude. I had gotten pretty far and then decided I wasn’t feeling it; so, a lot of Madelinetosh TML is sitting as balls in a bag in the cedar closet right now…
You’ll be much happier making something else, but I’m sure you know that.
I agree that the Nor’easter will be perfect. The first successful sweater I made was a Thea Colman design (Bombay Sapphire) and I found her directions clear and easy to follow and I really loved the sweater. Until I discovered how horribly the yarn pilled. I keep thinking I will make it again in a better yarn. Can’t wait to see how your new sweater turns out. Also, I love your cat. Sure doesn’t take them long to find the best spot in the room. It’s his color!
I love the Nor-easter sweater! The yarn looks like it should make the cables look great!
Knitting is its own reward. Frogging something and then reknitting it is like double the fun for the price of one!
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
It makes me crazy when pattern pages do that. Just stand there like a normal person and don’t touch it!