Now for some knitting news. For some of you still guessing, the finished FO is the Adrienne Vittadini Lace Ruffle Cardigan.
Pattern :- Lace Ruffle Cardigan from Adrienne Vittadini
Yarn :- Jaeger
Needle :- 4.5mm Circular Needles
I have been knitting a bit since I arrived. And somehow, the Ruffle Cardi got finished (finally). This has been one slow knit. The front, back and sleeves was completed a while back but still hanging off the needles. Rip Rip Rip. I can't remember how many times I had to rip the sleeves or the 2 front panels. Because of sizing and fitting issues. So much so that I dropped it for a while. When I got back to it recently, I have forgotten where I left off and had to relearn the whole blabberdash again. Again, fitting issues. It was too long at the top after binding off and the sleeves could not be seamed to it. Rip Rip Rip.
The finished jacket was was an anti-climax. The fit wasn't quite what I expected and I'm feeling overdosed by this particular lace pattern. I thought it may be because I haven't wash and blocked yet. Well, it's been washed and I haven't a place to block it. Bummer. Anyways, I'm still trying to kid myself that it'll look better after blocking. The front panel is a little too narrow and it pulls the neckline out. And the front somehow is still too long.
My fault really. I forgot to factor in that cotton is heavy and it stretches, throw in lace and ruffles into the equation... well end results above. On a positive note, it's still very pretty with the detailing and all. And it's not all that bad. I like how it looks when I overlap the front like a wrap jacket. I might just sew a button to it. :)
5 comments:
Well, it looks very good to me! If the front panels appear to be too short, I just think it is the style ... it's not a thick cardigan anyway. I really think it is very beautiful!
Beside of the front panel shortage, it is a pretty lace cardigan. Just wear it loosely, it seem to be nice in this free and easy style.
hey, that lavendar color is actually pretty sweet!
That turned out great!
I think it looks really stunning - yeah, add a button to the front, and honestly, blocking (when you can manage it) will make a big difference. Good job - and what a lot of persistence it took!
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