Toby gives a high five - good job, Mom!
Pattern: Stef Japel's Forecast from knitty
Yarn: Cascade 220 Tweed in Dark Purple (color 610, I think). A little less than 4 skeins.
Modifications: The popular ones from the KAL. 3 stitch bobbles instead of 5, starting the ribbing at the elbow and just under the bust. Made it a little longer overall and calculated for a 34" size, between the 32" and 36". And I only added 9 buttons instead of 10, only because there were only 9 buttons left at the store when I bought them.
Verdict: I really like this one, even more than Arisaig. I feel like it's a flattering fit and texturally interesting. The yarn is soft, and I feel like this is one I can wear with jeans or nicer pants, too. The only thing I didn't like was the yarn bleeding on my hands while knitting it and that it's started to pill on me already under the arms and sides :(
What I learned: I had never made bobbles before. They were fun.
Would I knit this again? I'm not one for re-using a pattern when there are so many fabulous ones I haven't done yet, but I would certainly consider this as a gift for someone.
I like your mods - especially the longer rib. It updates the look somehow from the original pattern, which comes off a bit old-fashioned.
ReplyDeleteI've never used Cascade 220, but it seems to be the equivalent of Paton's Classic, which I use all the time. Classic is also a bit pilly - it's an inexpensive wool, so I guess you get what you pay for. I knit Rogue out of it for my sister and she says it has pilled like crazy.
Good job!
You Forecast is fantastic! I will be knitting my second one soon, as a gift for my mom.
ReplyDeleteOooh that is sooo pretty and looks fabulous on you!! Can I have your body, although if we make a swap you wouldn't be too happy. ;)
ReplyDeleteOnce again you've picked one of my favorite colors. Great job!!! Wear that with pride.
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Really great! Looks wonderful on you. Forecast is fab! I love mine and wear it a lot. Like you, I do find that the Cascade 220 pills.
ReplyDeleteYour Forecast looks really cute on you. I love the color and the mods you made.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so cute!! I chose red and am really loving this knit!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! And it fits you perfectly--great job!
ReplyDeleteEverything about Forecast is perfect - the color, the fit, the workmanship. You did a great job and it looks smashing on you.
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Thanks for your tips on Sahara. I think that's what I'll do.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking through your finished knits. You do great work! And I love your Forecast. I'm off to take another look at that pattern!
Cute! The fit and color are great on you!
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