The pattern tells to decrease evenly across one row and I took extra care to place the decreases symmetrically on both sides and the back and even though I did not think it then, I am happy now that the decreases are symmetrically placed because they will show a bit when done.

The bands are done with twisted knit stitches and they are a bit smaller than regular knit stitches and the bands are pulling a tiny bit (as if being a little too short). To eliminate too much of this effect I am going to add few extra rows to the bands, I will do this with Japanese short rows although I am not sure if this is necessary, since the possible holes might be pulled in with the twisted ribbing and would not be seen anyway. I hope you get what I mean here.

I am cabling without the cable needle and using Addi Turbo Lace needles makes the process quite manageable.
When I started this cardigan I thought that it would be very quick knit because of big gauge, but really the process has been quite slow, slow but interesting. Although I wish I had cast one with plain color…

This above is what I wrote some time ago already. The pictures I took then I thought were all bad so I never got around publishing the post but to be honest, those pictures are better than what I was able to do today.



I made one-row buttonholes.
I did not bind off any stitches when shaping for the neck in the fronts but just turned and left the stitches on a waste yarn and while picking up the stitches later on for the neck band I again used the Japanese short row technique to avoid holes. This worked well in some parts of the neck but not so well in all (of which I was hoping for when I decided to try this).


I have been reading Margene’s blog for a long time and she knits very beautiful sweaters and cardigans all the time. Now she is making plans to knit one sweater a month during the coming year. I have been entertaining myself with the thought too… except that I am not joining any KAL’s because I always fail them. But I think I will keep only 12 sweaters in my queue in Ravelry and am making a very humble (not to irritate the knitting gods) effort to knit them during the next 12 months. Of course my queue will keep changing all the time and I might do something “own” as well.
I will start counting from the next one even though I will start it most likely this month. I am thinking of knitting Margaret from Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines -book and will not finish it this year so hopefully it will be my January sweater.
I have to underline that I have sincere hopes of being able to do this, but am well aware that knowing me and my ability to deal with any knitting stress, I might start knitting only socks right after Kingscot is finished.
Enjoy wool,
Lene
PS. There are very good tutorials in the net for all these techniques I mention here. Google will help you to find them.
It's amazing how different the same colours can look, due to the light (or lack of it). Take heart--in another week, you will start getting more daylight!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I received the newest Mason Dixon book as an anniversary gift from my husband and I fell asleep last night dreaming about making Margaret too. The quotes are wonderful! I think I will savor the knitting of this sweater after the new year begins.
ReplyDeleteI am heading outdoors to have my first ski across the bay with my kids and thought I would have a peek...so happy to see your Kingscot ep. II!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I get cold shivers thinking of 12 sweaters in one year. Best of luck to you and everyone else!
Happy Christmas Lene!
Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI can only understand half of what you mean in your description of how you adjusted the pattern! That's OK with me- I still have a lot to learn.
As usual, I am fascinated by how different from ours are your day/night patterns of light. Only 2 hours of half light!!!!!! In Maryland, it is light at 0700 and the sun sets around 5PM.....
Margie in Maryland
As I was reading your post, Lene, the words "skill", "know-how", "expertise", "expert eye" were popping into my head. I marvel at your ability to really "read" a pattern and interpret it as you require.
ReplyDeleteThat you for sharing your changes and techniques on Kingscot with us. Kingscot is in my queue for next year and I've been hoping to here about your process and experience with it. The "jungle of colors" worried me a bit, but now I see the pattern holds up well.
ReplyDeleteThe KAL also worries me as I have a way of dropping out if interest is lost. I'll approach the KAL as you are and assess after each sweater if I'm going forward or not. It must remain fun at all times.
Thank you, Lene. I have been reading your blog for years, too and enjoy all your adventures in needle arts very much.
I really enjoy following your process. It will be interesting to see the finished sweater and how your modifications turn out.
ReplyDeleteI joined the 12 sweater KAL, but I'll be fine with it if I don't get all 12 done. I'd already set myself a goal of more than 6 sweaters next year. If I get those done, the KAL will have served it's purpose for me. Any more is a bonus.
I've been reading your blog for a long time, but haven't sent you both my thanks for your writing or to tell you how much you inspire me to knit more, better and creatively --
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting this old woman in Pennsylvania peek into your life
Hei Lene!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had seen this post earlier. I just finished my Kingscot and had a world of trouble with the button bands knit separately. Oh well, maybe on the second time aroud I'll try your way. Thank you for sharing all of the info on your knitting! Hyvää joulua!
What an amazingly beautiful sweater. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is coming along beautifully! I love the pictures in a previous post of the kitty snoozing on your knitting. So cute! Happy holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and yours, Lene!
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