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Red Handspun Sweater No. 18
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Although I don't like snug clothing, this sweater actually ended up with a little too much ease.
Although I don't like snug clothing, this sweater actually ended up with a little too much ease.
I've knit to where the pattern says to start on the ribbing, but I prefer my sweaters longer. I think I'll knit the body 4.5" longer, ribbing included.
I've knit to where the pattern says to start on the ribbing, but I prefer my sweaters longer. I think I'll knit the body 4.5" longer, ribbing included.
Color is more vibrant than in this photo. The photo of the singles and rolags is more accurate.
Color is more vibrant than in this photo. The photo of the singles and rolags is more accurate.
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Finished
October 26, 2024
November 21, 2024

Red Handspun Sweater No. 18

Project info
Sweater No. 18 by My Favourite Things
Knitting
Sweater → Pullover
me
Needles & yarn
US 9 - 5.5 mm
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Structure
3 ply handspun Targhee
Worsted (9 wpi)
Red
West Coast Colour
May 2024
Notes

First large project spinning long draw. I was hoping for about a DK weight yarn, but my 3 ply really bloomed and I had to search for a pattern that worked for a heavy “worsted weight”, or a light “aran weight”. My gauge should work perfectly for this one.
Got gauge, at least in stockinette stitch, using a 5.5mm wooden circular. Will test gauge on the textured pattern too.

August 12, 2024

My official start date with the actual knitting is August 12, but after less than 30 minutes the problems with my elbow forearm and tricep flared up. At that rate this project is going to be a long, slow go, with many months on the needles. Sigh! I had so hoped to get back to knitting this fall.

October 27, 2024

Yesterday I ripped out what I had done earlier and started again. I’m loving it, but this particular yarn and needle combination seems to irritate that Tennis Elbow issue. After several months recovering from the last bout I participated in a shawl knit-a-long done in fingeringweight and the soreness was not an issue. One afternoon working on this project again and there are hints of the trouble coming back!

November 21, 2024

All finished the knitting. I just have to wash it, SET THE DYE, and block the sweater. This handspun has been crocking like crazy through the whole knit. I’ll have to do some extra steps in the washing to somehow lock the colour in or it will stain everything I ever wear with it and every chair I sit in!

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Finished
October 26, 2024
November 21, 2024
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Sweater No. 18
by My Favourite Things
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  • Project created: August 3, 2024
  • Finished: November 21, 2024
  • Updated: November 25, 2024
  • Progress updates: 3 updates