The cravat is knitted separately as a sort of ribbed rectangle and then just sewed on. The only difficulty I had was setting the sleeve cap which was a bit square shaped and has left the shoulder a bit puffed up.
I knit the size 35", which should work out at 3" of negative ease (though I knit rather loosely and so I usually do size down). I took one inch out of the bodice length as I have a high waist.
I love the shape giving you such a fitted waist and I'm pretty happy with the fit. I am wearing it here with my Butterick 5391 skirt and I wore this outfit to work today with a black jacket.
I love this wool. I knitted my sweater in Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK and it is lovely. So snuggly, soft and warm. I had this sweater on during the dog walk today and I had to take my coat off because I was so warm! The cravat, being a high neck makes it even warmer. This wool is a delight to knit with and has excellent stitch definition if you like that pronounced look. I realise I look a bit like a sweater girl here! I guess this style definitely accentuates your assets!
Sorry about the poor quality photos, and the rather odd lines (which aren't there in real life), but I think Tess is trying to say she is bored waiting for her walk!
I knit quite a lot when I'm infront of the telli (I hate not having something to do with my hands). Other knitting projects are on my Ravelry page. I might well knit this one again in the future, perhaps in a mustard colour. Are you knitting anything at the moment? Thanks for your comments, it is lovely to hear from others.
No knitting here, but I'm crocheting a shawl. I can't watch tv without something in my hands be it crochet or sewing - it stops me snacking so much too. That sweater is gorgeous and you look sensational in it! It's quite short in the body but that suits you really well. I like something that comes right down to my hips preferably, otherwise I get a cold back when I wear jeans. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillian. Tues I wouldn't wear it with jeans, I like a hip length then. But I have a lot of high waists for work. How are things with the house, I'm enjoying your posts. Xxx
ReplyDeleteGoing well, thank you! Still staying with mum and dad for a few more weeks, just while we get some messy jobs done, but hope to move in properly sometime in March. Also, John starts his new job in a couple of weeks so massive sighs of relief all round. xx
DeleteGosh Mags I love this! It looks fantastic with the skirt too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette, I like the 50s vibe, though I love you in the 60s too!
ReplyDeleteGreat sweater!
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