From "Last Minute Knitted Gifts" by Joelle Hoverson - owner of Purl in Soho - available at purlsoho.com.
Lovely sweaters and a question
Like others, I've been enjoying seeing everyone's creations. My own is about to be packed away for the warmer months (it's all wool) but I am getting ready to make two more in a cotton blend yarn for spring.
One question, though. When I made mine It seemed that the neckline was much wider than everyone elses'. In fact, I ended up knitting on extra straps taht visually bring it in and allow me to wear it without a tank top underneath. I'm thinking I will do the next size down on the sleeves which should help some, but has anyone else noticed the neckline being overly wide?
posted by Anonymous @ 6:06 AM
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I also had a problem with the neckline being too wide on the first one. I have yet to go back and redo it (too lazy to unpick the live stitches, frog and then pick up all the stitches again), but on my second one, I just did a few more decrease rounds and that seemed to help.
My labmate has requested one in a cotton blend. What yarn are you using as a substitute? Thanks! - M
The neckline on mine was overly wide, actually. I think if I make another one I would add a ring of either elastic or bias tape into the neckline before sewing down the turning round. Glad to see i'm not the only one!
when i first started to wear the sweater, it was ok... but after a while, it started to fall off from my sholder...i guess it's because the sweater was a bit stretched & my little baby struggles alot in my arms.
so, i ended up redoing the neckline. i added six extra rows to make it smaller. now, it doesn't look as good as the one before (because it covers my neckline a lot), but i don't have to worry about my shoulder part all the time.
i guess it depends on your shoulder size & the yarns (if your yarn has a tendency to stretch out after a while, or if your yarn is so heavy that it pulls down the shoulder part too much, etc.)
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