Wrap it Up
Friday, 4. January 2008, 16:03:20
Here's the specs on M's wrap, finally 
Fuzzy Wrap
pattern: Tie One On, blue pattern, with mods
yarn: Elann Super Kydd, Ice Blue
needles: 4.25mm for body, 3.25mm for ties.
This was a lovely piece to knit up. I followed the size and shaping from the pattern but changed up the lace stitch patterns, sections of purse fagoting separated by bands of alternating eyelets. The ties took as long to knit as the body since they were done on the smaller needles. I liked the gradual taper included before the switch to smaller needles. I didn't bother to block it because I really liked the look and feel of it, and the intended recipient is a very small woman. It turned out perfect for her (she thought so too ). I had thought the ties looked a little short, but they seemed to be just right.
I may very well use this pattern again. It's a fairly quick knit, and makes a great stay-on-your-shoulders wrap for fancy or everyday. I was thinking of making the pink pattern with sportweight and something fluffy for my teenage cousin. If I were to make one for myself I would make it both longer and wider, and probably put longer ties on it as well, or I could use heavier yarn and bigger needles with the lace-weight pattern.
Fuzzy Wrap
pattern: Tie One On, blue pattern, with mods
yarn: Elann Super Kydd, Ice Blue
needles: 4.25mm for body, 3.25mm for ties.
This was a lovely piece to knit up. I followed the size and shaping from the pattern but changed up the lace stitch patterns, sections of purse fagoting separated by bands of alternating eyelets. The ties took as long to knit as the body since they were done on the smaller needles. I liked the gradual taper included before the switch to smaller needles. I didn't bother to block it because I really liked the look and feel of it, and the intended recipient is a very small woman. It turned out perfect for her (she thought so too
). I had thought the ties looked a little short, but they seemed to be just right.I may very well use this pattern again. It's a fairly quick knit, and makes a great stay-on-your-shoulders wrap for fancy or everyday. I was thinking of making the pink pattern with sportweight and something fluffy for my teenage cousin. If I were to make one for myself I would make it both longer and wider, and probably put longer ties on it as well, or I could use heavier yarn and bigger needles with the lace-weight pattern.
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