Yes I’m trying on a cardi while wearing a bikini because it’s now very hot here but I’m trying to prepare for the fast approaching autumn.
I think this knit project might be the biggest thus far, because once I’m done with the long sleeves, I’ll knit the body long enough for me to wrap like a cocoon. I’m just guestimating that I’ll have enough yarn because I’m using smaller needles and making the cardi way longer than the one on the pattern instructions, I think I’ll be fine.
Knitting the sleeves has been quite annoying but now I’m more than halfway done on the second sleeve so it’s one evening and them I’m back onto the body. I was going to knit all afternoon but got busy with other stuff and suddenly it’s late.
I’m really looking forward to the part where I decide the side pocket placement. Probably I’ll knit them before I continue with the body again. Everyone loves pockets in their clothing so it’s a no brainer to make them even though you could easily leave them out.
Now that I have one sleeve ready, I can actually see the fit. I think it’s very nice but if I were to start again I think I might size up for a more oversize fit. It’s my own fault that mine is more fitted than the original because I’m using smaller needles to get a neather knit, which is what I prefer. I know it would be more fluffy with bigger needles but I think of the durability in the long run and knits with delicate yarn and hole-y get ruined easily. You can’t even look at a rogue nail on the wall when you are wearing a fancy knit!
I promise this is my last update before I finish this and show you the final piece.