alternatively entitled, the post that took 3 years to write It’s finally done, and I find myself at a loss for words. I’ve been done for a full week now, and I still can’t quite believe that it’s true. I knit St. Brigid There were many false starts (including one I never documented). I’m not […]
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I think I can I think I can…
After a marathon knitting session yesterday, and a marathon seaming session this morning, all that’s left is the hood. I’m feeling a big relief now that: the sleeves are knit the sleeve caps fit the saddles are knit and look good i’ve tried it on without the use of pins and it still fits! i […]
Now with 100% Front
I did it! I got through the front! i’m a little curvy since i’m still unblocked And damn if it doesn’t feel good. For the first time on this project, I feel like it’s completely doable. Not just if-I-hope-and-pray-and-don’t-have-to-rip-back-too-much-or-f-up-the-armholes-or-the-front-split. A couple details: front split I’m giving enough detail so someone else could copy me if […]
St Brigid’s got back
I finally cast off the back yesterday. It took longer than I expected because I had to decide how I wanted to do the hood on the front in order to determine how many stitches to allocate to each shoulder. I think I’ve come up with a great plan — I’m really excited and can’t […]
Sleeve Options
As I’ve been knitting I’ve been giving a lot of thought to how I want to tackle the sleeves. As I see it, I have three options, each with their pros and cons. Modified drop shoulder Set-in sleeves Raglan If you recall, I’m modifying the sleeves so I can reduce some of the bulk. Drop […]
St Brigid All the Way
Kathleen and Vicki hit the nail on the head. It was the old guard article with the pic of Alice wearing her very own St Brigid that did me in. The moment I turned the page and saw that it was all over. I even picked a shade similar to hers. I find it interesting […]