The US15 needles in my Denise Set have only been used once ... the project was not finished because I didn't like the yarn and the needles were just too big for me to handle. However, this time, I have to persevere because of this:
Isn't this lovely? The sleeve cuffs and the jacket hem are a bit flared using short-row shaping, making
the jacket very feminine. So, even though I felt like knitting with baseball bats the whole time, I just have to go on because I really love to be able to wear this.
Talking about being able to wear, the jacket is not going to be a roomy fit. Actually, I need some pulling to bring the two fronts together when trying it on. But ... with some blocking and the zipper set in, it should fit. My wishful thinking, yeah. ;) I just wish I had a blocking board. You know, this is a bulky jacket and it wouldn't be a good idea to block it on the carpet, even with a towel ... moisture and mold and everything.
The sleeve wasn't sewn in yet. This is just the old trick to see if the sleeve cap fits okay. I just ordered the zipper. So, with a little push, I may be able to make this my last 2006 FO. :D
5 comments:
Great colors. I bet it will look great on you.
Woah, this is amazing! The colours rock big time, and the sleeve cuffs look exactly like the ones I *so* love - flared ones, yummy!
Wow, this looks really stylish!
I've loved that pattern since I 1st saw it in the book! The orange is a great color and I hope it fits! When I block heavy things on the carpeting, I put a plastic bag between the floor and the knitting. That way the floor doesn't get wet and that causes it to dry faster too.
This is coming along beautifully! Hmmm..maybe I should write that blocking board down on my letter to Santa. ;-)
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