Who remembers this:
Making the base fabric
or this:
jacket front
I wanted to gather and double the fabric at the back, to keep my back warm.
Could I make a butterfly pattern out of the gathers?
I got kinda stuck.
Life interfered.
The unfinished creation remained on the dress form for many a month. The fabric was proving too soft for the effect I wanted, so it was a case of getting back to the drawing board once more.
I unpicked my surface stitches until I was back to the knitted fabric. Turning it around so that the pattern was vertical, I doubled it and remade the basic shape once more. The front is now similar, but the back has lost all the extra bulk.
I extended the sleeves while I was in sick-bay, ripping out the the same piece three times!
Now it looks like this:
Jacket back view
jacket side view
Jacket front
I am not sure about the double buttons… I may remove one and make a finer loop. I still have plenty of yarn
Left over yarn
Now I wonder what I can make with that?
You most definitely are an artist with your needles! I love the shade of yellow, and the pattern is very pretty. The look you were going for in the back was very creative, and that you can even have that much flexibility in your skills is a real bonus. I am sure you’ll put the yellow yarn to good use! Keep sharing your creations. I knit, but not with your degree of skill. You inspire me! 🙂
Debra, when I was at school, we learned to knit. I had only one pattern HOLES! That was because I never had the same number of stitches for any row, even when I was supposed to! I have an idea for the remainder of the yarn, it is so soft and lovely to work with.
You clicketty-click to good effect, indeed!
Col, at least I can see the knitting needles, sewing needles are a horse of a different colour!
Well done, you!
Thank you, Nancy!
Absolutely beautiful. You are amazing!
DM, we all have special gifts, for some it is in writing, mine come to life with a needle in my hands. Hard to believe it all began with patching and darning many moons ago!
it is a true gift to be able to create such beautiful things, that are not only beautiful, but also wearable!
I like useful items, the ‘pretty’ objects end up living in a cupboard.
Wow, you are one talented lady! That sweater is gorgeous.
Al, it is very soft and cosy.
Will be replying to the important question today. 😉
if your back is cold – then add another layer…knitted of course 🙂 congrats on fixing whatever it was that you didn’t like.
A short rib warmer with the left overs?
Cathy, I have a plan in progress already!
AwesoMe! You are a industry..ous lady?mmake yourself a snood or cowl with the remaining wool!
Padmini, What did your nephew from Pune add to your tea? 😆
He is yet to make a cuppa for me! Twiddly thumbs came in the way! That’s all!
Sorry for the typos!
No problem, Padmini, just blame Ranjan!
Beautiful work. I rather liked the first back, reminded me of angel wings. One button would do nicely. Just the thoughts of she who has a crown to finish…
I liked the original version too, but the fabric was too soft to carry it off. I decided last night to change to one button with a finer loop.
Brighid, you are busy enough with Interior decorating, outdoor landscaping and all the normal chores besides creating crowns!
Beautiful sweater!
Thank you Gigi.
Lovely job GM, can hardly wait to see what you make with the leftovers 🙂
XO
WWW
It is a work in progress, ideal distraction that is needed this evening.
You have the patience of Job. And you’ve inspired me to pick up the project I’ve had on hold, and work on it.
Glad to have inspired you, Dianne.