Comments on: Sweater Evolution

By: Marguerite

Marguerite — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 15:40:43 +0000

Thanks for visiting Stitches of Violet.

I am so impressed by this post - the pictures, the detail, the writing. Are you a technical writer?

By: lucia

lucia — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 15:42:41 +0000

Thanks for the compliment. My training is in engineering!

By: Sally Heeren

Sally Heeren — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 05:23:33 +0000

Lucia!!! How brave you are! I’m waiting with baited breath to see the finished product and wondering if I could ever attempt such a thing. I love the idea of fewer seams to join.

You are wonderful and amazing. I’ve been following you practically since you started the generator. Your enthusiam is infectious.

Sally in Regina

By: lucia

lucia — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 13:16:13 +0000

Hi Sally!
Jim tried on the sweater, and he says the sleeves are ok. (I think they are long…but evidently he likes them long.)

So, today I add the ribbing. Then, I need to write up the code for the button bands! I’m planning on vertical ones knit on the single bed.

When I was looking at this on the floor, I thought I am going to make a raglan for me. But, I’m going to fold over the bottom for a drawstring, and add a hood!

By: The Knitting Fiend

The Knitting Fiend — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 14:59:54 +0000

Sweater Evolution II
Here is that “thing” I showed you yesterday. Looks better, eh?

Since yesterday, I removed the waste yarn, and sewed the sleeves shut. I still need to add the button band and ribbing trim. I could do that right wasy, but, first I want Jim try i…