Yesterday I completed the garter rib portion of the Tangled Yoke Cardigan:
I have enjoyed the project so far, and am steeling myself for the miles of stockinette to come. But it's nice to be working on a fitted knit again. Speaking of fit, I ended up going with US 3 needles. Given the fact that the smallest size would have 2" of ease for me, more than I typically like, and that I have a track record of my knits stretching a lot upon blocking, I think this was a wise choice. And as it turns out, I'm getting about 3.75" = 24 stitches and am just about hitting row gauge right on. I didn't think I'd *ever* get row gauge on this pattern. So we'll see.
The phony seam on this piece is also most entertaining. EZ fans often rave about how great phony seams are, how finished they make knits look, etc., but I didn't really appreciate how ingenious (and um, easy) it was until this project. Here's a shot of the TYC's fake seam:
On other fronts, the apartment search has (cross your fingers!) taken a turn for the better. THANK YOU for all your commiserating and encouragement.
Update: pssst! I started a Ravelry group for people with, er, a problem:
Jess, it's looking fantastic! That also looks like a great purse peaking out from underneath. Big fat good luck for the apartment search also. Can't wait to see photos.
Posted by: Jane at September 29, 2007 3:54 PMI'm working on this one now also, and that phony seam just brings so much pleasure :)
Best of luck with the apartment search.
Posted by: michelle at September 29, 2007 4:06 PMNice bag. Was it expensive??
Posted by: Chris at September 29, 2007 8:45 PMsomeone clearly doesn't understand women's fashion. and i'm not talking about jane or michelle.
THANK YOU, JANE, I'M GLAD YOU LIKE MY BAG ;-)
Posted by: jess at September 29, 2007 9:02 PMYay!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed on the apartment. Great progress on TY.
Posted by: schrodinger at September 30, 2007 12:21 AMI have some serious catching up to do on the TYC. Yours is looking fabulous. Good luck with the apartment stuff!
Posted by: Lisa at September 30, 2007 9:58 AMmaybe it's just me but i can't see the seam :) maybe it's meant to be that way! i love cashmere. wish i could get my hands on more!
Posted by: gleek at September 30, 2007 1:24 PMGood plan on the sizing down option. My Tangled is a tad big and I'd wished I made the smallest size. Oh well. Yours is looking good and the stockinette part is not a tedious as you'd imagine. Easy to memorize shaping and then come the sleeves!
Good luck on the apt! Fingers crossed.
Posted by: Sil at September 30, 2007 2:33 PMbought the yarn for this one.....hunter green.....hope i like it as much as i love your color..........hurry up, i want to see one finished! :)
Posted by: leslie at September 30, 2007 4:06 PMI can't wait to see this when it's done--it is already looking beautiful.
Ha, Cashanon. Hmm, will it be a support group, or an enabling one? Whatever, I obviously am going to join.
The TYC is looking good - I'm sure you'll get through the miles of stockinette just fine. Good luck with the apartment. Does cashmere fiber to spin count in your cashanaon group?
Posted by: Marie at October 1, 2007 12:53 PMYour tangled yoke is looking beautiful! can't wait to see it done! Love the artsy photography shots too :)
Posted by: preita at October 1, 2007 1:27 PMThat sweater will be beautiful! I can't see the seam either, but I assume you work it as you go by slipping the "seam" stitch every other round? If I recall correctly, that's how EZ says to do it if you don't want to drop the stitch and hook it back up at the end.
Posted by: Sarah at October 1, 2007 2:13 PMnow what would possess you to tell chris how much you spent on your bag?
Posted by: carrie m at October 1, 2007 4:17 PMbeautiful texture... it's looking so good. and hurrah for the good apartment news!! fingers crossed for you!
looks fantastic, good luck with the apartment
Posted by: knit, crochet, stitch, stick at October 2, 2007 4:42 AMOy, I'm in the midst of the garter ribs myself. I'm trying to embrace it, though, as I am kind of dreading the plain stockinette... Yours is looking beautiful, BTW!
Posted by: Nonnahs at October 2, 2007 2:10 PMgood luck on the search and great progress on tyc. and of course i had to join cashanon right away!!
Posted by: melissa at October 3, 2007 11:32 AMI too, love the garter rib of the Tangled Yoke, but I am getting anxious to get to that fun cable.
Yours is looking good