I joined the KAL awhile back, but didn't cast on until this month. I'm making the Cable & Rib Jacket from Wish You Were Here. I'm really enjoying this pattern so far. The twisted stitches mixed in with the rib pattern keep the knitting interesting. I love the texture of the pattern and the stitch definition of the yarn. I'm using Debbie Bliss Wool/Cotton (the pattern calls for DB Cotton Cashmere). I've had this yarn in my stash for two years and have been waiting to find the right pattern for it. I finally found one I'm excited about. The yarn is nice and soft. It's a little splitty though. Only a problem with the twisted stitches and if I drop a stitch. I can deal with it. I'm looking forward to finishing the back and getting to the front panels which involves cables.
Here's mine:
I'm a little over halfway done with the back. This project involves a zipper which I've never attempted before. So anyone with experience and tips, your suggestions are welcome. For now I'll enjoy the knitting.
2 Comments:
Hi Annette,
Looks good so far! I love the Wish You Were Here book - there's so many good patterns.
I haven't put a zipper into my knitting before, but I just taught myself how to do it as part of sewing the skirt I just made. I would assume the technique is the same, but done by hand instead of on the sewing machine.
I used the pictures in Sewing with Confidence by Nancy Zieman to teach myself how to put in the machine-sewn zipper. Also, I think Hot Knits by Melissa Leapman explains how to do it on one of her sweater patterns that has a zipper.
That is beautiful. It will be lovely in white.
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