Monday, May 16, 2011

Abalone Sweater

After I had been knitting some more challenging items this year, I decided I wanted to try a sweater. I had never made one before, and usually liked to make quicker items, so this seemed like a good challenge. I found the pattern for "Abalone" on Ravelry and really liked it- its short sleeves seemed ideal for Georgia weather and I liked the shape of it. I'm really quite pleased with the way it turned out!!
I'm an awkward model, but the sweater is cute!

Just right for Georgia winters!

Some changes I would make next time- the shaping of the lower back still irritates me... I am not sure how to make it more gradual but I would definitely do that next time.
Lower pointy shaping :(

Also, the pattern called for "8 garter ridges" which I took to mean 8 garter stitch rows but really meant 8 purl ridges and 16 total rows. I think it still looks okay.
Should have double the edging.

Now I can't wait for the weather to cool off so I can wear it!!

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