Unraveled Wednesday: Garter Jacket
Joining Kat & the Unravelers to share what I'm knitting and reading.
KNITTING:
There's an FO to report!
- Ravelry Project Page: Garter Jacket for Malina
- Pattern: Happy Garter Jacket by Bev Galeskas
- Yarn: Malabrigo Washted, colorway 722 Fortaleza
- Needles: US 9
- Start to Finish: February 12 - March 30, 2019
I had plenty of yarn left over (and still do), so decided to knit a pocket across the wider side of the asymmetrical front -- in stockinette instead of garter, just because.
I found the perfect buttons at my new LYS, Casting On, where I'd also purchased the yarn on their "soft opening" day.
Oh, those colors are just so yummy! I haven't had the pleasure of seeing Malina wearing this sweater yet. Hopefully that'll happen soon!
<rant> I am mad that I bought this pattern. First, I already have a very similar pattern that I like a lot, which is also knit in one piece but in a slightly different manner, and has less seaming. Second, while paying $6 or even more for a downloadable pattern is pretty standard these days and I've never balked at that before -- designers deserve to be compensated for their work -- what I'm used to getting for $6 and what I got are two very different things. A photo would have been nice... even a clear line drawing that was larger than a thumbnail would've been great! Just sayin'...
Harumph. Get off my lawn, too. </rant>
MORE KNITTING:
I've been working on a pair of socks for Ginny. This was my "travel knitting," and I actually knit while traveling for a change (jumpstarted by a 5-/6-hour delay)!
This is one-half of a pair of Rye socks from Tin Can Knits. (An incredibly detailed and well designed FREE pattern with both color photos AND drawings.) As usual, even my stretchy cast on is a bit too tight (also, Ginny has chubby legs... which I have a feeling will soon be slimming as they lengthen), so I'm just leaving the ribbing unseamed -- it's actually kind of cute turned down like a little cuff. I had her try them on the other day before I kitchenered the toe, and sock #2 will be on the needles soon! Anyway, I sure like how they're turning out.
READING:
There hasn't been very much of that lately! My Brilliant Friend is still on my nightstand.
I downloaded the audio version of Daisy Jones & The Six before we left on vacation -- because I thought I might want to listen during flights or something. But I didn't. It looks like fun, though, and I might plug it in soon! Maybe I'll listen while I work on the #the100dayproject
I think that sweater for Malina is adorable and I love the little changes you made! I think I need to look at that sock pattern and cast on some socks for Genevieve!
Posted by: Kat | 03 April 2019 at 07:38 AM
That sweater is lovely, especially in Malabrigo and with the buttons you chose. It glows! I just looked at Rye and it comes in adult sizes; maybe this is my chance to try some Malabrigo myself.
Posted by: Bonny | 03 April 2019 at 08:21 AM
Malina's sweater is beautiful Vicki - so sweet. You are right - the buttons are PERFECT. And, if she is anything like Gin & Jun (and I'm sure she is) a pocket will be a necessity - lol. Love the socks for Gin too and great idea about a turned down cuff!
Posted by: Vera | 03 April 2019 at 11:21 AM
Good to know about that sweater pattern. I do think it's really cute and I love the pocket and the buttons are a perfect match. Adorable socks for Gin!
Posted by: Carole | 03 April 2019 at 01:13 PM
That little sweater is darling and the buttons are the perfect final touch. The socks look like fun. Thanks for the tips on two great patterns.
Posted by: Jane | 03 April 2019 at 07:42 PM
I love the little sweater, Vicki. It's just so sweet -- and the colors in that yarn are really magnificent! (Those brights just spakle in there.) I love Tin Can Knits patterns. The instructions are so very clear and detailed -- and the photos are wonderful. XO
Posted by: Kym | 04 April 2019 at 06:24 AM
I love the sock (and the sheep bag). The sweater is darling and the buttons perfect. You hope new designers will learn over time to do a better job of dressing up their patterns.
Posted by: margene | 04 April 2019 at 08:16 AM
Sweaters, socks, yes anything with clear written words + photos + diagrams w/numbers in a pattern is a must. Tincanknits is such a user-friendly site, they are one of the best.
Harrumph also “(darn dogs) stay off my . . . ” /rant away.
Nice colors, buttons, knitting, your all looks grand.
Posted by: Annette | 04 April 2019 at 08:34 AM
ok. flat ribbing and turn down cuff for toddler (and maybe even little kid) socks is GENIUS! genius! thank you for sharing that with us!
Posted by: Mary | 04 April 2019 at 05:50 PM
Sweet sweater! As for the sock cast-on, check out Tillybuddy's stretchy cast-on on YouTube (click on the short version; the long version spends the first five minutes telling you how great the cast-on is). I have been using it on pretty much everything for several years, and it is great!
Posted by: kmkat | 14 April 2019 at 12:11 PM