I was a little unsure while knitting this knit. I started it Christmas Day in the afternoon, and after about 7 hours of on and off knitting finished it up. Bulky yarn is not always very flattering if you aren't built like a twig. And I am not a fan of very fitted knits. I don't like having to always suck in my stomach.
I knit the large, as I was afraid anything else would have been to small for my average sized self.
I should have knit the Medium. It was HUGE when I tried it on when it was finished. Like 4 or 5" too big around my waist and chest huge.
I blocked it in lukewarm water, and it grew something like 10" in length. So I popped it in the dryer and checked on it every 3 minutes. After 15 min., it's a little fuzzy (like it was starting to felt) but it is so soft, warm and cozy. And it fits perfectly.
I love it when this happens!
Details:
Pattern - shopping tunic from twinkle big city knits
Yarn - Rowan big wool - 3.5 skiens
Needles - U.S. size 19
Size - Large, shrunk down to probably a medium
Mods - None. I may sew the collar down in the back - it seems to want to stand up. But....other than that I love it.
10 comments:
Oh, Kris,,,you did a beautiful job on this one!! and it is VERY flattering! (you're flat little tummy looks great!)and I love the color...great piece of work for only 7 hours! I'm impressed
Very cool! You always do such a great job!
I LOVE it! Kris, you did a wonderful job. I'm always in awe of how you start a project and finish it so quickly...around here..ummm....alot of in progress projects, maybe that could be a New Years 'goal'. Great Job!! Heather
It looks great.. Now, I wish I had a patience for knitting...
I got Big City Knits from the library on loan and wanted to knit the shopping tunic, but didn't because I had the same concern about bulky knits. Now I wish I had knit it because I love yours! It looks great! Maybe I'll go back to the library to get the book again!
PS: I hate having to suck in my stomach with fitted knits, too!! ;)
Looks Beautiful! You did a great job as always!
Blessins',Lib
that looks great, wish I could knit....
Gill in Canada
You sure are fast when it comes to knitting!
You people that can make actual clothing! from yarn! And cute clothing at that...it's amazing :)
You did this IN A DAY?!? It's gorgeous! :)
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