After languishing in my wip pile during the heat of Georgia summer and fall I finally picked the Seed Stitch Card back up. Everything is done except the button bands and collar. But I think its gonna get frogged.
At first I thought the problem was the yarn I subbed, the pattern calls for Pear Tree 8 ply 107 yards = 50 grams, I used Frog Tree Merino Melange 101 yds = 50 grams.
But no I think I either should have made a size smaller or that I would like it better with a lighter weight yarn (its dense) or its just the pattern. Thoughts?
Its too bulky/loose under the arms
Its tragic really because it is a beautiful sweater and those cables are lovely.
the yarn is beautiufl
and I managed to successfully modify it for long sleeves
I think part of the problem might be how much I still love my central park non-hoodie, in fact if this gets frogged that’s what the yarn will be.
tough call! it’s a beautiful sweater, a bit large in the arms but you’ll be able to turn and reach easily…
That’s too bad — it’s gorgeous. But for all the work involved, you should have a sweater you’ll wear……
Personally, I like it just the way it is! There’s room to wear something not totally snug under there. Ease of movement… room to breathe..
I’m not sure I could frog all that loveliness.
I think it looks terrific on you!!! I wouldn’t frog – just consider it a snugly winter sweater that isn’t too form fitting.
I have a similar dilemma on the needles. It’s the cabled riding jacket by Teva Durham. I would be thrilled if it came out half as well as your sweater
if it’s bulky under the arms…. you won’t wear it. I have a similar problem with a different sweater. pity.
I know I’m late to the party, but I’d say to frog it, OR find someone it fits to give it to. I never wear the sweaters that don’t fit me right.
I think the yarn’s too bulky, and it’s making the garment too dense. It IS beautiful, but I don’t think you’ll be happy wearing it. I vote for frogging.
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