Fri 24 Mar 2006
Knit, knit, knit. It’s dreadful when you have so little time to knit while working a full time job. It’s been a month and I just have the back of my husbands sweater done. I’m proud though. When you cast off one piece of sweater you feel accomplished. I’ve been constantly taking his measurements and putting the piece to his back. I know before I decreased for arm holes I can go wild with length. When doing arm holes and after I am given the length to work to, 6.5 inches. I think I worked till 7.5 because it just logically didn’t seem like it would fit. I don’t want my husband to be restricted by tight arm holes. I hope this one inch will still allow for the sleeve to fit in. With knitting I notice it’s rare to have your seaming row/column ratios perfect. Maybe I’ll have to seam up more shoulder stitches to less sleeve, making it all work out in the end. Right?! Well, I have to think positive as months or work can’t be wasted. From this piece of fabric I sure can tell my husband will never be cold again! 4ply cashmere is no laughing matter.
March 24th, 2006 at 10:55 am
I love that picture, where did you get it?
March 24th, 2006 at 11:06 am
I’ve just been collecting images from postcards, photos, etc. from ebay, corbis and other online image databases. I’m keeping them all in my flickr account which you can see on the right bottom side of the blog. Click it and it will take you to the whole set.
Enjoy!
March 26th, 2006 at 7:12 am
Rhiannon, I just found your blog via a post on “1930s Knit Hats”. I love vintage clothing but since I am a plus-sized gal, I confine myself to looking at pictures. I look forward to seeing what you knit next.
March 26th, 2006 at 9:25 am
Hello Dani,
Thanks for comming by. You know, I have seen plus size vintage patterns. I have one sweater pattern for a 40 bust. There also is a Minerva volume #39 for plus size women. Maybe you might have some luck there!