I’m getting close to finishing up Kyra, and I’m loving it already.
I absolutely adore the gigantic collar, even though it’s a real pain in the neck to knit. The “rib” consists of a two-stitch cable twist separated by a purl stitch. The cable twist is done EVERY SINGLE ROW. It goes on forever, and it’s hard on my hands. It also eats yarn like crazy. But it looks nice. I used two full skeins of yarn on the collar, and it’s still a couple of inches shorter than the pattern suggests. But I figured I’d stop there and finish up the sleeves, then make the collar a little longer if I have enough yarn.
The cuffs are supposed to just be done in a regular rib pattern, but I’m thinking it would be nice to do the twisted rib pattern instead.
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I love it!
Oh! It’s just gorgeous. Some of those beautiful pattern stitches can be such a pain to knit, but it definitely looks like it was worth it in this case.
Oh, definitely do the cool cable stitches on the cuffs – I think it’ll tie the whole thing together well. (And it’s one of those things that makes me wonder why the designer didn’t do that…)
& I love how the dye job turned out on that yarn.
It’s going to be a cushy, snuggly sweater for sure.
It’s looking great!
Swoon. That may be the best sweater ever.
Pretty, pretty!
Holy cats! But it looks awesome. I can totally see you wearing it. The color, as we’ve previously discussed, is wonderful!
Of course you must do the twisted rib for the cuffs! Kyra is going to look fabulous on you!
I’m with Joan – I think it’s fantastic! I’d go mental knitting that collar, for sure.
LOVE it! Great color – it’ll be beautiful on you!!