Wednesday, December 16, 2009

In Which I Run Out Of Yarn

Yep.  I ran out of yarn.

Whatever.

(sigh)

Honestly, I'm not disappointed because I'm not 100% convinced that a worsted weight sweater would please me, ultimately.  BUT, let's take a look at how far I got, shall we?

I sewed up the front of the sweater with the only length of yarn I had, which wasn't enough to actually close the front.  I just wanted to see how it would fit when buttoned up.

Not bad, huh?

See the cone I'm holding? That's all the yarn that's left.  I wasn't even close to having enough yarn.  I wanted to make the sweater as long as the shirt. PLUS, I wanted to add some sleeves.  Oh, well.

I was making the waist fitted.  The arrow points to where I decreased 4 stitches on two rows.  I like the way it's curving on the back.

Now that I see this photo, I sorta feel like the arm hole is too wide from side-to-side.  But when I tried to make it smaller during development, it just looked weird.  Argh.  I don't think there's a happy medium there, which is why I was going to add sleeves to hide that weird slash-shaped hole.

Here's the back.  Lookin' good.  I love the way the sleeves curve up off the back of the sweater.

This is the same photo as before. The red arrows show you where the increases and decreases are.  Not super obvious.  And, if you're to be trusted, some blocking and washing would mostly obscure the tell-tale signs of increases.

Here's the fancy shot.

So, now I'm going to frog up to the yoke and try something else for the torso part.  I've got an idea ... maybe I can get the yarn I've got to go a little farther.
13 Comments leave a comment


angelina said ...
I like the sweater so far but I want to see big 1830's style long sleeves attached to the drop shoulder and an even more fitted waist. Wish I had a picture of what's in my head.
12/16/2009 4:13 PM

Shorty said ...
What about a cropped sweater? I like the layered look so much. I also like the V neck, which sounds like it is unintentional at this point, but it looks good.
Great job!
12/16/2009 5:26 PM

Shorty said ...
What about a cropped sweater? I like the layered look so much. I also like the V neck, which sounds like it is unintentional at this point, but it looks good.
Great job!
12/16/2009 5:27 PM

Kate said ...
I'm in awe of your designing and crocheting skills! Love the fitted waist! Go Alice!
12/16/2009 9:19 PM

linda p said ...
it looks great so far! even cropped. can't wait to see what's next...
12/16/2009 11:50 PM

est said ...
i couldn't comment on the technical side but i really love the way how it looks if you can leave the front open and just attach 1 or 2 big bold button for the closure , is that possible? and with the not enough yarn, that is so accidentally good!! because you can make a two colour sweater. a darker color at the bottom. ahh... when i covered both your hands in the pic, i already see the 'grey part' as the whole :)nice!!!
12/17/2009 1:00 AM

Lauren said ...
I really like the neckline and the overall shape of the sweater, especially the fitted aspects. It's a very pretty cardigan. I can't wait to see how it turns out. 14 days and counting..!! :D

(you are my hero, btw, for making it the whole year! I think you've been very "crafty" about using the materials you have, good job!)
12/17/2009 3:44 AM

snarflemarfle said ...
I'm really enjoying this "series" on making your sweater! I can't wait to see what you come up with for a final piece (and I hope you'll share the pattern because you make this look like it's something I could totally do!).
12/17/2009 9:34 AM

De'Anna said ...
Well, you are so smart! I am no good at the technical stuff either, but sure can see it and what a great job you have done. I agree with some of the others would be really cute with a couple big buttons and worn as ..sweater jacket..layered look :-) I know you won't though..your head is steaming with another idea..LOL can't wait to see it!
12/17/2009 12:52 PM

katie the kid said ...
ARGHHHHH! what a pain in the fanny! i hate to run out when it feels like i am *almost* done.

it looks really cute...maybe you could make it a shrug? i still don't understand shrugs, but that is probably because i am fat...and some people like them and it doesn't look bad...

i really think it looks nice and i think you could be done at the point that it is, but i understand the frustration. good luck and i look forward to seeing what you do with it. -Peace
12/17/2009 3:37 PM

julia said ...
you are so much more ambitious than I could ever be. A whole sweater!
12/17/2009 3:47 PM

Denise said ...
It looks good! Can't you just add another colour or embellish instead of ripping it out? That would be such a shame!
12/17/2009 6:49 PM
 
Amy Cox said ...
The sleeves are not too wide at all - it looks great!
12/26/2009 6:56 AM

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