I LOVE this sweater. Came out just right. Cozy, snuggly, warm and layerable. Just need to figure out how to tack down the bottom of the zipper. There is a heavy plastic on the zip and I can't get a needle through it. And I'm afraid to break a needle on the machine trying...but I will try later anyway. Just had to get this photographed ASAP. I think this will be a FAV and will be worn and worn and worn. It is already slated as the sweater of the trip to the UK coming up. Pattern: Used ideas from various patterns, but basically "winged" it.
Yarn: Rowan Yarkshire Tweed Chunky (bought 8 balls but only used 6)
Needles: US11 for body and US9 for cuffs and collar. (Denise interchangeables)
Construction: Top Down Raglan to fit.
For the Zipper installation I referred to this tutorial. But the "key" is to wash, block and baste together the two halves before placing and pinning the zipper for installation.
5 comments:
Lovely!! as you said; just right for trip to U.K. Don't have any knowhow or advice reg'/zipper.Some Norviegen knitter might be able to help you. Love, MOM.
NICE job! Fits like a dream! can't wait to see it at our next meeting!!
Oh Linda - It is beautiful!! and in the blow up picture the zipper looks perfect!
I bet you will wear this one all the time!
If we get a school delay tomorrow, it will throw our Ariba date off...maybe it will just be rain...
LOVE the sweater! And your socks look so toasty warm. :)
That is a really nice sweater.
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