Saturday, June 13, 2009

All done and off

The cardigan's finished, as of last night, and it's sitting (damply) on a judging table at the fairgrounds.


I was really unhappy with the arms -- both the sleeves and armscyes just stink. Partly my skills (I kept thinking about all the advice about poor finishing ruining a good knitting job) and partly because the sleeves were too big at the top. Too big for a good fit either on me or into the arm holes.

I may get out the sewing machine after the fair and have a go at it. It's already cut; I don't see that I can ruin it any more. But I'll ask a more experienced finisher for advice first.

It sure is pretty, though.
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13 comments:

  1. cpurl17June 14, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    If you don't win a Blue ribbon, I'm calling foul! Can't wait to see it at the Fair!!

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  2. Umme YusufJune 14, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    It's beautiful! seems perfect. Good luck with the fair.

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  3. Caffeine GirlJune 14, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    I'm in awe. It is just stunning. It's hard for me to believe that a few finishing flaws would even be noticeable. Let us know how you come out.

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  4. CharityJune 14, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Hip, Hip, Hooray!! I think it looks amazing!

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  5. allisonmariecatJune 15, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous.

    I'm sorry about armscye problem, though--I can really feel you on that, since I frequently have similar issues. The armscye/sleeve fit is my downfall.

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  6. SusanJune 15, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    I have to look up armscye. It is a nice word on the eyes. Good luck at the fair! We head home tomorrow. Can I still see it at the fair next week?

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  7. turtlegirl76June 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    It's so pretty! I hope you win!

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  8. String BeanJune 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    It's looks fantastic! Superb! If you don't like it you can send it to me. My address is...

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  9. KristinJune 18, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    You're much to hard on yourself. I love it.

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  10. patriciaJune 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Who's gonna notice the armscyes with all that fabulous color and pattern?

    I love the sweater. This one definitely has Park Day knit right into it.

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  11. JanisJune 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    It is beautiful and I miss you and the kiddos.

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  12. flacaknitsJuly 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Congratulations on a beautiful job and on winning a Blue Ribbon at the fair. Yipeeee!

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  13. LisaAugust 3, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Oh, my...That is stunning! I wouldn't even worry about it fitting--I'd just frame it and put it in a conspicuous place in my house!! Fabulous!

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