Monday, February 25, 2008

A Better Neckline


The front of the Heartbeat Sweater from Just One More Row. Sometimes I wore this side as the back.

Sorry, but her website is currently under construction. I made this last February and wore it a few times but the neckline is the same in the back and it kept bothering me.
This is the other side, same as the first side. I used Noro Kureyon yarn.

I was proud of myself for following the pattern directions almost exactly for a change, and didn't want to admit that I hated the way it felt when I wore it, slipping off my shoulders as it did.

Finally today I decided to rip out the neckline and add a fill-in triangle to the back and reknit the neck.


So much better!
Now I like this so much I think I will make it in a summer weight yarn, with short cap sleeves like the pattern shows.

4 comments:

  1. You are a baaaaaaaaaaad woman! I have already had to buy BOTH these patterns because you've featured them on your blog but haven't made them yet. I'm knitting another of Jill's patterns at present, a lacy cardigan that's a summer design but I'm elongating the sleeves and making it a winter one. She has great designs!

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  2. Anonymous6:43 AM

    The realization that following a pattern precisely is not the holy grail of knitting: Priceless. :)

    Your modification looks great--and I bet you can wear your sweater "thoughtlessly" now (because it doesn't require constant adjusting).

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  3. Anonymous9:00 AM

    Wow, only an expert could execute it so flawlessly.

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  4. Your knitting expertise amazes me dear Lady. I have been inspired by the simple things you celebrate in your blog. Our art association: the Licking County Arts now has a blog and I am mildly amused how much fun it is. I never know if others enjoy it as much because this is a new endeavor but it has helped those who can not get out for whatever reason. Check me out when you have time!?! at lcagalleryshop.blogspot.com Imagine Peace, Mary Helen

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