TGIF: Thank God It’s Finished, a YOP Update

Knitting

Well I finally did it. Arrowhead is done! Two… Years… Later. (Two and a half, actually.)

Pattern is Arrowhead Cardigan by Anna Cohen. Yarn is Istex Lettlopi in Chocolate Heather and Glacier Blue Heather.

Sizing: it is slightly too large. The sleeves are too long. But since it is a jacket, and I’m short, I did modify it to fit me better. I thought about ripping out the cuffs and a couple of inches of knitting on the sleeves, and then reknitting the cuffs. But I have noticed my sweaters start to felt when I spin them in the washer to get the excess water out. If this starts to felt, I’d like a little leeway in the sizing. My Ranunculus arms are bracelet length now, which I’m not crazy about. I’m always pulling on them. So I think I’ll leave this as is. It’s cozy.

I’m pleased with this facing technique. Instead of covering the steek edges with ribbon, you pick up stitches and knit stockinette a few rows to cover it, then sew it down. I will be using this technique in the future, for sure. Overall, I’m surprised I didn’t make any mistakes. I did have a few errors, but was able to fix them. I may enter it in the State Fair.

And can I take a moment to sing the praises of Icelandic wool? It’s lightweight, warm, and surprisingly soft. No, you wouldn’t want to wear it next to the skin. But over a shirt, it’s great!

Sewing

I applied for a second part-time job last week, and even though I don’t know if I will get it or not, I’ve realized I need some business casual wear. I think I should get on those Audrey Pants in brushed black cotton. If they turn out well, I can sew another pair in gray cotton twill.

Reading

I finished Keeper of the Queen’s Jewels. I liked it. I gave it four stars on Goodreads. I’m on track to finish 12 books this year, which is a hilarious goal. I do have other books partially read as well, if I can bother to finish them.

This has been a Year of Projects update. You can read my updated project list at this link. You can find out more about the group on Ravelry.

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30 thoughts on “TGIF: Thank God It’s Finished, a YOP Update”

  6. If you’d chosen a smaller size I guess you’d have been done sooner but would it have been as snuggly as that looks to wrap up in. I suffer from the dipmysleevesineverythingitus, so I usually have to make mine short, but then I miss the snuggly warmth of long sleeves. Congratulations on the finish. You won’t need to model it at the state fair would you? Can you not say you made it for a relative who is larger? 😉

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