After putting in the effort to finish Elizabeth, I’mĀ disappointedĀ to find, she’s turned out too big š
This really isn’t helping my lack of knitting mojo!
I think she wearable but not the sleek, elegant fitted look I was expecting…see what you think….
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| From Elizabeth |
It’s ok over the hips but huge under the arms.
Mewsley tried to join in and make me feel better but it was beyond even her fluffy skills (hmmm, except I’m smiling more in that shot!)…
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| From Elizabeth |
The “girls” at the Guilty Knitters suggested that a deep V neck like this is better suited to a big busted woman. One thing I sadly am not!! When IĀ breathedĀ in and puffed up my chest it did fit better but…IĀ don’tĀ think I could sustain that through an entire working day š
I do think I got the buttons right – I looked at matching, same coloured ones but thought they would just disappear into the jacket…but you cant go far wrong with neutral shell buttons…. and actually, that’s the kinda buttons in the picture in the book.)
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| From Elizabeth |
Wanna see the back? you can see all the extra fabric…
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| From Elizabeth |
So what to do with it? I may wear it to give it a “road test” but I deeply suspect my sister is in for an early Christmas prezzy ….
| Completed Knit Report | ||
| Name: | Elizabeth | |
| Pattern: | Kim Hargreaves from Heartfelt | |
| Yarn: | Rowan Summer Tweed | |
| Pattern Problems: | ErrataĀ in pattern, badly written frontĀ instructions,Ā turnedĀ out way too big | |
| Pattern Modifications: | None | |
| Washing and Wearing: | Meh š | |
| Knit It Again???: | No. | |
| Difficulty: | 4/5 (only because the pattern wasĀ badlyĀ written | |
| Rating: | 2/5 | |
| Other Postings Relating To This One: | Where have you been | |
Oh no! Bummer! Your sister will be happy anyway! Lovely to see Mewsley too!
Oh no what a shame. It’s a lovely cardigan, and I think the shape and colour are good for you. I wish I was your sister, although it probably would be no good for me either, as I’m a bit lacking in the chest department too!
I dunno, I think it looks very professional on you! I had to really think to spot the lose fabric too.
I have to say it looks really nice, the color is lovely, but it is a shame that you are disapointed with the outcome given all the hard work that went into creating it.
I wish I was your sister and I am NOT lacking in the chest department!!!
It is absolutely gorgeous and I think you are being super harsh and critical to yourself.
I can sympathize that it is annoying when you spend a lot of time on a project and are not 100% happy with the outcome.
Onwards and upwards, – can’t wait to hear what is next on your needles!
Aack! So sorry to hear the outcome isn’t what you would have liked. I did throw my Summer Tweed tank in the dryer and I think it tightened up the fabric a bit (but you may want to throw a swatch in first??). But if you decide not to tinker with it, I know your sis would be thrilled to have it! I hear you on the deep v-necks. Crew necks, boat necks and such look better on me since I’m not working with a lot on top–and conversely, these styles tend not to flatter the well endowed (according to Trinny and Susannah!). Like Kathy, I can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
Looking at the back yes you can see it right under the arms but I don’t think it looks bad at all. I think it suits you very nicely and looks almost like one of those fitted jackets. š
So, your post encouraged me to get out Grace, a sweater I’d knitted a couple of years ago but never sewed up, primarily because I was afraid it would be too big and just didn’t want to face it. Sure enough, it’s lovely and too big, but it is now finished and no longer languishing in the closet. I shall gift it, just as you mentioned, and hopefully someone will be very happy to get it!
Hi
Have you ever thought about knitting top down garments? I have been knitting for years and always ended up with the same problem you have with Kim Hargreaves patterns. Once I had decided which pattern to do I spent endless hours deciding which size, how long the body, the sleeves etc and I was never ‘over the moon’ with my creations, then I discovered top down knitting and because you can try on and adjust as you go it takes the guess work out of measuring. Another massive plus for me was no sewing up! I wish I’d knitted this way years ago. A lot of the top designers don’t write patterns that way yet but if we suggested it to them you never know.
Kind regards, Carol
I had exactly the same problem with this pattern! I try to wear it but it’s really no good :o(