not completely sure of the stats of the skeins. one was a prize, another was an early OFFF purchase that was never added to rav.
tan yarn was 130g to begin with, and used all.
blue yarn was 144g to begin with, and used 20g
| Began | July 1, 2014 |
| Finished | July 21, 2014 |
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| Edited | August 5, 2014 |
| Pattern URL | Roman Laurels by 514671 |
| Made for | me |
Making for Christmas 2009. Instead of 3 solid colors, I’m using 2 solids and one multi, which adds a nice random touch. I need to learn to weave in ends as I go better, it took almost an hour of weaving for the first half, but there’s nice edges to weave them into so it…
Creating this pattern as I go. Using a dragon scale stitch pattern for the over-arm panels which may travel to the back panels. Doing both panels at the same time. Plan to introduce some Felici with the sport version of Comfy in the front panel. The back will have an eyelet and laced seam, and…
Rather than using the cable pattern in the SNB book, I really liked lixolux’s picture and so I tried making a 6 stitch plait (from Knitting on the Edge). That worked out great, I just had to adjust where the cable started by moving a few stitches between the needles, and a little more adjusting…
unblocked gauge: 24st/4” x 17rows/2” blocked gauge: 23st/4” x 18rows/2” sizing due to gauge being looser (and liking the fabric), sizing down. the 42” size should make a 45.5” (262st5.75 in new gauge). Bust measurement is 44 1/2. Cast on for 42”. Knit anytime it has a distance, use 46” size. 12 increases for armhole…
