Now with the sewing machine. Mainly two problems. First, I couldn't control how close to the teeth I could get. With hand sewing, I could get this:
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Pattern: Diagonal Twist Princess-seam Jacket designed by Teva Durham from Loop-D-Loop
Lots of people took a great liking to this pattern when they got the book because the jacket is really lovely. But as I've told you before, so far no one has made one ... I wonder why.
I made basically no modification except lengthening body and the sleeves a bit to suit me. I like having the zipped version more. Besides, I am glad that I got a 2-way zipper ... seems way cool.
Yarn: Classic Elite Gatsby (70% Wool, 15% Viscose, 15% Nylon) Colour: 2185
I made the small size and used 8.5 balls. I don't use bulky yarns very often, but this Gatsby is a lovely yarn. Since it has been discontinued, the choice of colours is very limited now. I chose to use the same yarn as the one in the book because I was not sure if it would be easy to adapt the pattern for a different gauge. Now that I have finished making the jacket, I found that it was really not too difficult.
Gauge and Needles: I used Denise US15 and got a gauge slightly tighter than 12 sts = 4" over Diagonal Twist Rib.
Start date: 12-09-2006
Finish date: 12-29-2006
12 comments:
Beautiful jacket! It looks really pretty and stylish! Nice work with the zipper!
Beautiful jacket Agnes! It looks spectacular on you and so cozy! Well done on the zipper, I agree the first time is scary but from then on it's a piece of cake! :)
Tuesday is the big day, right? :)
I'm excited!
Happy Healthy New Year to you and hubster Agnes!!
Beautiful jacket! I was just pondering this jacket and wondering how difficult it would be to sub yarn for it. Thanks for sharing :-)
Very nice!
The sweater looks great and I think you did a good job with the zipper. They are hard to install, but as long as you get close enough, other people won't notice.
Lovely jacket, I've been meaning to knit this for the longest time but couldn't figure out the construction. Then again, I was a very new knitter when I got the book. Maybe I should have another look-see.
The orange is very pretty. I love the way this turned out!
Gorgeous. The two way zipper is a neat feature, too.
I'm actually so scared of installing a zipper that I didn't do quite some projects that I would have loved to make - just out of horror to install the zipper. Oy ;(
Your jacket looks totally stunning - what a gorgeous pattern, and that colour! That colour!!! You know I adore orange, so this is a feast for my eyes! Great job!
That indeed is super cute. Maybe someday we'll get a head in those FO shots.
;-)
Happy New Year!
The two way zipper completely makes the jacket. That looks so nice on you.
Did your machine come with a zipper foot? Maybe it slides from left to right, or you got two separate ones - left and a right. That would let you get closer to the teeth if that's what you want (getting too close can also cause zipper snarl).
You did a beautiful job. Congratulations.
wow - your jacket is gorgeous. i'm surprised we aren't seeing them all over the internet and blogs! You did a great job w. the zipper too - i'm still nervous to attempt them.
Gorgeous!! I was so excited to see that you were making this and have been watching to see your FO - it's beautiful, and it seemed to take you no time at all! Great job! I would love to make this - it's definitely on my list!
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