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April 07, 2006
Sleeve and book
I have knitted up the first sleeve:
Looks long? Actually I made 5cm shorter than the pattern inquired, yet it is slightly longer for my arm. I checked many times and finally I decided to make it as it is, for I have some experiences that when I set it exactly accurate length matching my arm, once it became a bit shorter after washing. It is a kind of my fault too, because I have never blocked my garments. But anyway I want to avoid it and besides I like this cardi has a bit long sleeves as its style.
This design is short for body and long for sleeves. And please listen carefully those who are considering to knit Elecra cardi one day, that its sleeves are SO MUCH tight, fitty ones. Absolutely no room in it. You cast on the minimum and increase minimum....now I have casted on the second sleeve, we will see where it goes...
As a knitter who need so much time, say two or three full seasons to finish a sweater-size garment generally, I do want to mention that this speed is extraordinary for me. I mean a sleeve completed for a week. Maybe because I feel very itchy urge to start cotton projects?
Also, a full past week I have been staying at home for my DH second's sickness(don't worry please, now he is very fine)so I could grab my needles here and there in daytime...
Oh, but now I have a problem: I have got Stephanie's new book, I cannot stay away from it...that book is like a piece of good chocolate or a glass of very fine wine, I want it anytime and enjoy so much bit a bit at once, want to keep forever. She is my goddess and I really love her books. Now it snatch me anytime when I see it and interrrupt anything, it is quite difficult to balance the book and knitting time.....so far this book is very dangerous for you, knitters! Be careful!
Posted by trico at April 7, 2006 11:17 PM
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I'm glad to hear Stephanie's new book is so enjoyable! It's definitely on on my list of books to buy. I'm hoping she'll be making a stop somewhere near me on her book tour as well.
Your sweater sleeve looks really good. Can't wait to see the full cardigan. :)
Posted by: Marie at April 10, 2006 06:08 PM