I actually finished knitting this sweater before the end of the year, 2020, but I needed to finish weaving in ends and then wash it. Because it is 100% acrylic yarn, I washed it in a sweater bag in my washing machine, and then I laid it out to air dry on a towel. It… Continue reading Finished Flax sweater
Tag: sweaters/cardigans
A tale of two swatches
When I started swatching for a new online sweater class with Patty Lyons, I thought my gauge would be pretty close. Boy was I wrong. So I tried the trick where you use a smaller size needle for purling back. That swatch was still pretty far off, especially in row height. Then I decided to… Continue reading A tale of two swatches
Flax with one arm
I don’t remember when I started this sweater, but I think it was some time in 2019. I had knit a baby hat in the same yarn (Lion Brand Heartland), and really liked the feel of it, so soft, so I decided to try to make a sweater. The pattern is Flax, part of a… Continue reading Flax with one arm
Felicitas happy dance
I finished the Felicitas sweater last week, and managed to get it washed and blocked more quickly than I usually do. Maybe it’s the cooler weather we’ve been having that has spurred me to make sure it was finished and wearable quickly. I love the detail in this sweater – especially the lace at the… Continue reading Felicitas happy dance
Sweater body
It has been a while since I’ve posted an update on my Felicitas sweater knitting progress. I’ve been working on it pretty steadily since I started. I’ve nearly finished knitting the body. I just have a tiny bit more lace at the bottom, then the ribbing to knit and bind off. Then I can start… Continue reading Sweater body