Help. I'm addicted to knitting the February Lady Sweater.I finished my 10th one a few minutes ago.
This one is a gift for a friend. I know she likes this color, because I've seen her wear it often. I hope this will be a gift she really enjoys.
I learn something new each time I make this sweater. For instance, I read on Ravelry a couple of weeks ago that one knitter adds a row of single crochet to the neck edge, to give it more stability.
I'm now doing that to the FLSes I knit, and I do like the effect.Also, this time, rather than using embroidery floss of a matching color for sewing on the buttons, I simply cut a long strand of the actual yarn, peeled off two of the four twined threads, and used it to secure the buttons.
I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease yarn, which is 50% cotton and 50% acrylic. I love this yarn. It's machine washable and dryable, and it's a soft yarn. I've tried knitting with 100% cotton yarn but have found it to be very heavy and "droopy" to work with. I've also knit this sweater in 100% wool, worsted weight, and that works well, too.
I checked Ravelry a little while ago and discovered there are now 8,856 February Lady Sweaters posted there by knitters across the country and across the world.
That's reassuring. I guess I'm not the only February Lady Sweater addict.But I guess I need to set this pattern aside for awhile and knit some other things. My knitting for afghans for Afghans has been rather sparse lately, for starters.
I am super impressed with your knitting. Your work is beautiful. Ten sweaters, I can't imagine doing 10 sweaters in a lifetime. You either knit very fast or you're super disciplined, perhaps both. I read today that super knitters take advantage of every free minute to pick up their knitting.
ReplyDeleteNow about these Afghans for Afghans, how about purchasing fleece blankets? They're very warm and wash well. I know, I know, that's not the point. I can't imagine myself knitting enough to knit an afghan for someone else.
How about socks? You probably turn those out at the speed of lightening. I love to knit socks.
I play with the computer and blogging too much.
Wonderful, just wonderful to know this about you.
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words.
I don't knit all day, every day, but I try to find an hour or two, sometimes more in the evenings, to knit. My morning always starts with a cup of coffee and my yarn and needles.
Everything for afghans for Afghans has to be 100% wool. I did knit one baby afghan for them last summer, but usually I knit socks, hats, mittens, that sort of thing. I like these items, too.
Have you joined Ravelry? If not, you must. When I'm about to start a new item, I search for it on Ravelry to find out what others have used for yarn, for colors, etc., and what modifications they've made. I get a lot of good ideas from other knitters.
what a lovely sweater and my favorite color. You are talented and fast. A great addiction to have if you enjoy it and you seem to. I did a little knitting in my earlier days and made a sweater for my first son but then more sons came and I got too busy with day to day life. Great hobby!
ReplyDeleteWell, I would love to have a sweater in a chocolate color as well as one in a rose color. Whenever you decide to knit more of them! The sweater here is such a gorgeous color.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Linda! So impressed and amazed at your wonderful creations. God bless ya!
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ReplyDeleteThere certainly are worse addictions. Love your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful sweater, Aunt Jean. I really love the pattern.
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