My Operasome old FOs
Thursday, March 16, 2006 4:58:00 PM
I actually own quite a few handmade sweaters now, it's still sortof wierd to be able to make your own clothes! (Please excuse the pajamas, I wasn't expecting to take all these photos the same morning and only after I got halfway through did I realize I should have just changed into jeans.)
Very first sweater: Klaralund.
Had to reknit it because it turned out too big the first time. Went down a needle size and added some shaping in the waist and sleeves.
Second sweater: Apricot Jacket.
Still haven't added buttons (bought them already, though) but have worn outside once.
Third sweater: buttonhole Phildar sweater.
Didn't like it immediately after finishing seaming, so have never worn outside. But now it doesn't look so bad. Again, have button but haven't attached it. Allover seed stitch is not a good thing, especially when you make mistakes.
Fourth sweater: from VK S/S '05.
I've worn this one quite a bit, was supposed to have been made from silk yarn so some of the design elements don't quite work in DB Alpaca Silk. Alpaca Silk, will not use again, the pills are huge and the fabric doesn't seem to wear very well.
Fifth sweater: Greek Pullover.
Hugely improved after blocking!
Very first sweater: Klaralund.
Had to reknit it because it turned out too big the first time. Went down a needle size and added some shaping in the waist and sleeves.
Second sweater: Apricot Jacket.
Still haven't added buttons (bought them already, though) but have worn outside once.
Third sweater: buttonhole Phildar sweater.
Didn't like it immediately after finishing seaming, so have never worn outside. But now it doesn't look so bad. Again, have button but haven't attached it. Allover seed stitch is not a good thing, especially when you make mistakes.
Fourth sweater: from VK S/S '05.
I've worn this one quite a bit, was supposed to have been made from silk yarn so some of the design elements don't quite work in DB Alpaca Silk. Alpaca Silk, will not use again, the pills are huge and the fabric doesn't seem to wear very well.
Fifth sweater: Greek Pullover.
Hugely improved after blocking!
