For the past however long, I’ve been working on stealth knitting and haven’t been able to show you even a stitch of it. You’ve been very patient, really you have. I know how you all lie awake at night, wondering, “What is she knitting? Is she getting gauge? Will it fit?” Pressing questions, indeed.<\/p>\n
No, that doesn’t mean I’m going to show you the stealth knitting. It’s still a secret. But now it’s a finished, tucked away secret. Let’s just forget about it and let it be a pleasant surprise when it does hit the light of day, agreed?<\/p>\n
Which brings us to what’s next. <\/p>\n
I’ve designed a little cardigan for myself, something I very much want to own and wear. And I’ll be writing up the pattern for sale in case there are others out there who want to knit, own, and wear it. But no stealthiness with this one! I’ll be blogging it, beginning to end. (Ooh! Exciting!) Things have a way of changing as they go from sketch to garment. I’m looking forward to working through this one out in the open. Though this means you’ll all see exactly how slowly I knit these days. Don’t expect a sweater in a week around here. <\/p>\n
So…we begin with a sketch:<\/p>\n
And a plan:
Close-fitting cardigan with 3\/4 sleeves, seed st turned back cuffs.
Seed st shawl collar and hem\/edgings.
Empire waist, closed by seed st belt, held by thin belt loops at side seams.
Body worked in stockinette.
Knit flat in one piece, bottom up. Raglan shaping
Knit Picks Shine Sport in Cream<\/p>\n
The thinking:
I want a lightweight cardi for fall, something simple to wear over a t-shirt. I like the look of 3\/4 sleeves and think they make best sense on a cotton sweater intended for not-so-cold days. <\/p>\n
I’ve got a large bust and a rectangular torso. Because of this, I never wear cardigans buttoned all the way down to the hem. It’s just not flattering on me. I only ever close three or four buttons along the bust. And I look good in an empire waist shape. Therefore…a narrow belt just below the bustline. I may sew in a couple of hook and eyes to hold it closed at the bust. What do you think?<\/p>\n
That’s where I’m starting with this one. I’ll hopefully be swatching tonight and will get underway soon.<\/p>\n
Actual knitting content at Dogs Steal Yarn! Can you believe it?<\/p>\n
Oh–and I have no idea what to call this sweater. Start thinking of names. When it’s done we’ll have a little contest to name it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
For the past however long, I’ve been working on stealth knitting and haven’t been able to show you even a stitch of it. You’ve been very patient, really you have. I know how you all lie awake at night, wondering, …<\/p>\n