Silken OTB
Finished
February 28, 2016
March 13, 2016

Silken OTB

Project info
OTB by Judith Brien
Knitting
SweaterPullover
Needles & yarn
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in 24S x 34R
3,248 yards = 7 skeins
ITO Kinu
4 skeins = 1856.0 yards (1697.1 meters), 200 grams
Gray
Studio in Stitches in Wynnum, Queensland
ITO Kinu
1 skein = 464.0 yards (424.3 meters), 50 grams
Gray
Studio in Stitches in Wynnum, Queensland
ITO Kinu
2 skeins = 928.0 yards (848.6 meters), 100 grams
Natural/Undyed
studio in stitches
Notes

I deconstructed the sweater to knit in pieces on the machine (Tension 9). I wanted a sweater for the inbetween seasons and chose KINU, held double, and made 3/4 sleeves. I love the fabric gut it is on the warm side, so next time I better combine KINU with ASA or WASHI to keep it cool. The colors are best represented in the last picture.

I wanted a fitted shirt but miscalculated the length. Next time start with less SS, increase more rows for shoulder/raglan and grey body section to get a better proportioned, balanced look. Overall weight 245 g, enough yarn left over to work longer length.

The fabric will relax with wear but has little give. Sewing the seams with single threat is impossible, double threat did the trick.

Ergo: I love the shirt, very comfy to wear. Will try one with two wings and added length and stripe variations.

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March 13, 2016
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100% Silk
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  • Project created: March 16, 2016
  • Updated: March 16, 2016