I bought the amount of yarn directed in the pattern for a size M, but I’m dubious about its ability to reach the end of the project. No issues with the Kidsilk (I expected to have lots left over, so that’s alright) but I’m in to my last ball of Alpaca Classic. Just the sleeves are left to do, so it might work out OK?
My plan is to work the sleeves simultaneously so that I can keep track of it and either make them shorter, or order more if needed. I can also make the sleeves narrower than the pattern, as a quick try-on indicated that I could probably have gone a size down quite comfortably, so that’ll save some. However, since I’ve been cutting the yarn between stripes there’s no going back and remaking!
I expected a neater fit based on measurements, but a relaxed fit will be just fine instead. With that said, the body looks short, but I know it’ll grow once washed and blocked. I’ve also sewed in the ends with good results.
There have been a couple of dropped stitches that I’ve stitched back in with spare yarn, but otherwise it’s been bog standard end finishing. I tried duplicate stitch where there were bigger gaps but the Kidsilk is so fine that duplicates were immediately obvious. I’m delighted with how well its finished, to the point where I can’t really tell where the start of row is once the ends are done.
It’s been a nice project but I find my mind wandering… I still have to start the Mysterious stitch sweater and since it’s a commission, can’t really procrastinate any longer on that. Another really helpful comment came in this week so I’ll see where that gets me! I also have the Who scarf to start, and I’m working on another Wingspan (and enjoying it thoroughly) but you know you sometimes get a wandering eye even when you have a full compliment of knitting on the roster? Well, that.
As a reminder, this is the Promenade blouse (Ravelry link) pattern by Caidree (Designer’s site) in Rowan Alpaca Classic in Noir, and Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Aura.
I’ve added this post to Unraveled Wednesday, with thanks to Kat for hosting!
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