FO: Kyra
Published December 7, 2009 by cheryl
Happy dance!
I’m really pleased with my new jacket. It’s very cozy and snuggly, and I think it will get a lot of wear.
I don’t really think the photos do it justice, but it was 22° F / -5° C and my husband only has so much patience.
Pattern: Kyra, a free Berroco pattern. Ravelry page here.
Yarn: Cascade 128, Tangerine (overdyed with Susan’s help), 9 skeins
Needles: US 10/6mm and US 8/5mm
Size: Custom
Ravelry project here.
Modifications: Since I was using a bulkier yarn than called for (it calls for Aran), I knitted it slightly smaller than XS, and ended up with it measuring about halfway between S and M.
For the sleeves, I decided to pick up stitches around the armhole, shape the cap with shortrows, and knit down. This eliminated a bulkier seam, and would have let me shorten the sleeves if necessary to finish with the 9 skeins.
I think Susan’s help with the dye job must have worked some magic, and her yarn karma rubbed off on me a bit. As it turned out, I was able to make the sleeves the full length, with this much yarn leftover:
Be aware that the collar uses a LOT of yarn. I used about 2.5 skeins of yarn for the collar, compared to 2 skeins for the back.
I had originally planned to use the same ribbing at the cuffs as for the collar. (Ooooh – now I’m probably going to get a lot of hits from people searching for matching collar and cuffs. Sorry, probably not quite what you were looking for. Ahem.) Anyway, I tried it but wasn’t very happy with the result. The stitch pattern biases a lot worked flat, and even more when worked in the round, so it didn’t look very good. I just went with the plain rib as called for in the pattern. I think it’s for the best anyway, since the collar should be the focal point.
The pattern didn’t indicate whether to use the larger or smaller needles for the collar. I assumed it should probably be the smaller size, but after 1″ of that, my hands hurt too much from knitting the twisted stitches on that size needle, so I switched to the larger one. The collar is probably a little floppier than it should be because of that, but I’m happy with it anyway.
I love the Cascade 128 – it feels great and has wonderful stitch definition. It’s also very reasonably priced. It’s an excellent choice for jackets and coats.
I think this jacket would be awesome knit in Noro, too.
Filed under Finished Objects, Knitting
Cabled Sheep lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she enjoys knitting and munching veggies out of the garden.
Next time, get him to mode the sweater. Then he’ll be warmer and more willing to stay outside. ;^)
I LOVE it! It’s wonderful, Cheryl!
Awesome! And the color is great, too.
It looks really cozy!
Incredible!! The color is perfect on you, too.
It is darling! So are you. =)
Oh yeah – 2 inches of yarn left – SO Susan!
Looks wonderful tho. Hoping you aren’t getting the snowstorm we are, although it looks warm enough for anything winter-y.
Fabulous! You must have worked all night on that collar.
It’s beautiful, Cheryl! Pretty color on a pretty model. Sounds like you are having a warmer day than I am here. It is all the way up to 14 degrees……..brrrr…..even the pooch is in and out real quick!
I love it!! It looks great on you
Wonderful result. I am a pattern follower – cannot think outside the box. I love all that you did to make this sweater uniquely yours.
I wanted to see this so badly, I pulled it up on my cell phone! Love it!!! Definitely another one for the queue!
Gorgeous! I love the collar and adore the color!
I like it! Nice choice, Cheryl, and as usual great execution! You rock!
So cute! And the color you guys dyed the wool is perfect on you. Nice job and nice hubby for braving the frigid temps!
Delurking to say: That is DROP. DEAD. GORGEOUS.!! Fabulous job!
Lovely! I think it is flattering and stylish. Nice color too.