I have just cast off my 'self-designed' (based mainly on Elizabeth Zimmerman's percentage system) baby cardigan.
I can spot a few issues straight off... I think the ribbing is too deep, and the arms are a little long (although the cuffs can be folded up), and the body a little short. It's not completely awful though, which leads to the big issue.
You'll note that there's no divide in the front, no button bands or place to put them. This is all because I had the crazy idea that I would steek this cardigan. Yes, take a scissors to my knitting and merrily cut up through it.
And now, it's almost time. I can put it off just a little longer - weave a few ends in, graft the underarms, give it a good soak and block it. But very soon I'm going to have to bite the bullet and just do it.
Or perhaps I could wait until after this baby comes so at least I could have a stiff gin to help me on my way....
2 comments:
Eek!! Brave woman. Haven't tried steeking yet. Looking forward to seeing how you get on. Love the colours.
Looks fab! Well done! You can do the steek, you know you can. Honestly, it's not that bad. Honest!
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