Project Specs:
Pattern: Ribby Raglan from The Purl Stitch
Yarn: Koigu Kersti color K624x
Needle size: 4.5mm
Size : L (44inch)
What I learned.
I got gauge with some give left in the ribbing. I then decided to knit the 44" size, figuring that the ribbing would stretch just a little around my 44" bust, but not hang wildly loose around my 38" waist. Somehow, this plan failed. The sweater is much larger than I expected - in fact, I think it measures 47 or so inches. (I'm going to try to block it longer and narrower next time I wash it)
Kersten's suggestions for doing the sleeves were great.
I needed to pull the bind off very tight, or this would have been an off-the-shoulder sweater. (fortunately, Sally Melville gives great directions for this in The Purl Stitch itself).
I bought enough yarn to make the 46" size. I ended up with about half a skein left... I think I would have run out making the XL size.
This is my first sweater for me. And I LOVE it.
More finished objects!
So, last week when at the Apple Store, I stopped my husband from buying iPod socks, because they're silly. I promised to knit him an iPod cozy. Saturday morning, he asked when I'd get to it, because he was carrying his iPod around in a loose case. I pulled out some Kersti left over from a baby blanket (and a hat, and the booties Sabrina made), and knit this (it was done Saturday afternoon):
Here's a quick pattern (not that it was hard...)
iPod Cozy:
Koigu Kersti, and a 4.0mm needle
CO 28 sts. Knit 2x2 ribbing for 4.75 inches. (this is knit flat and seamed up the side)
This covers the body of the iPod. Reverse the rib - purl the knits, and knit the purls. Knit in 2x2 rib (reversed from the main body) for 1/2 inch. Bind off in rib. Seam up the side and bottom. Put iPod in case.
The case is snug - its meant to stretch around your iPod.
I'm making myself one in Koigu KPPPM... pretty purples.
In addition, I've finished my test knitting sock. Its been a knitting-filled weekend!
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