nakniswemo hexi yoke
| Began | November 3, 2015 |
| Finished | December 2, 2015 |
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| Edited | January 14, 2016 |
| Pattern URL | Seamless Yoke Pullover-Adult by 405359 |
| Made for | me |
| Size made | 41 3/4, extra increases going down |
Second time knitting this pattern… loved and wore the first pair so much they worn out the balls of my feet! This time, the yarn is inspired by Stardust, a favorite movie of both me and E. using Chaiagoo needles. modified stitch count for my feet size (72st instead of 58), added extra stitches on…
got gauge on size 9. knitting a 38” bust size. began decreases after 2” instead of 3. 5 total decreases instead of 4. 7 total increases instead of 4. worked an additional inch after increases (15 1/2”). made sleeves full length, at 16” before ribbing. could have made front bad slightly wider, in hindsight! the…
This is a top down, set in sleeve opening, open front flowing vest, using a Fade-like concept to transition between colors. using math from The Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by AnnBudd and the measurements I used that fit well from the Meris. starting with Wisteria, held double, for the top of the shoulders….
short sleeve, cuffs and button band using the dyed yarn. rest will be handspun, alternating skeins.
june top band color: 104g to start; 67g after band — 37g for band. 13 repeats, 3” each. June 22, 2016 cable adjustment for bodice – 4 st cable: 3st to back, k1; p2, k1 from cable needle. stretchier than the cable called for by the pattern, but takes less swapping of stitch orientation when…