Taking one of my cherished skeins of yarn and making a nice lightweight tee to wear over summer clothes.
| Began | July 16, 2022 |
| Finished | August 25, 2022 |
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| Edited | August 18, 2022 |
| Pattern URL | Filigree Tee by Julie Dubreaux |
| Made for | me |
| Size made | 3X with extra ease towards the hemline. |
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mixed weights – worsted, sport, sport-ish handspun. gauge on worsted was a touch tight, so went up in stitch count from the biggest size, and knit the back a little longer. rather than welts for the rows, knit in garter. added short rows surrounding the top of the vest to add more length without adding…
adapted the Cladonia for mitts.
Adjusted to use two colors and did both colors on the edge for a fancy transition. Provisional cast on and kitchnered together. first try was too small, so that was saved for Liam’s baby.
When I realized I wouldn’t have enough yarn to make purple slippers, I went for an elasticy yarn I knew I could get locally. Also some legwarmers to go with this out of the same Cascade Fixation with other worsted weight yarns (Wool Ease in a Lilac, Light Rose Heather, pink, and yellow; KnitPicks Swish…
Started for knitting on my Bday extravaganza, which took us to the beach this year. They look like birthday cupcake colors! Knit during the drive AND on the beach with my toes in the sand. Did my standard toe, Judy’s magic cast on with 12 stitches; 2 at a time on 2 circs on my…
