


Front view.


Detail of dropped stitch pattern.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the finished result. The gauge was apparently way off length-wise, which I didn't realize until I was nearly finished with the front. The pattern is not helpful at all when it comes to gauge. Under 'tension' it says: "Approximately 9 sts. to 1 inch when slightly stretched." I narrowly avoided making a mini dress with a deep v-neck. Instead, I had to stop the front early, so the v isn't as deep as I would like.
I used about 3 skeins of alpaca cloud yarn from knit picks. This was my first time ordering from them, and I was pleasantly surprised! Their prices can't be beat, and the alpaca is very soft.
This was also my first pattern order from Yesterknits. They have a great selection of vintage patterns to suit every style. My only disappointment was that I didn't realize that I would be getting a black and white copy of the pattern rather than the real thing. Even a copy in color would have been a bit more appealing. I'd still order again, though, if I found a tempting enough pattern.
5 comments:
I saw your pic on flickr and had to come read about it. I love the stitch detail and how well it fits you. Wonderful job, especially considering you had to tweak it along the way.
Great job Meghan! Woohoo! I will forever be proud to have been the one to show you knit and purl stitches, and amazed at how you just took off as a knitter. :) Well done!
Wow! The sweater is beautiful! If only I could make it past my first and only crappy scarf...
pretty pretty! i love the color and the stitches.
what a lovely top. it fits beautifully on you. And thanks for commenting on my blog. I love discovering new knitting blogs :)
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