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This is my first big colorwork project -- I've done a few colorworked caps -- so I decided to be extra careful with it. Also, you're really supposed to block Shetland yarn to find the gauge, because it *should* be washed and dried under tension to come out right.
The Swans Jacket is knit in the round, and so was my swatch.
Some of the floats are 17 stitches long, so I tacked down the floats every 3 stitches. I think that will work okay, especially if I block aggressively.
Sadly, Yarns International is going to close down their storefront and become a web-based business; since they have samples of almost *all* their sweaters in the store, it'll be a blow.
On the other hand, they're having a sale (25% off or more!) as they close down. I'm going to head over there on Tuesday and possibly buy another sweater kit (should it be Isle of Man, or Scatness,or Sea Flowers?)
The Swans Jacket is knit in the round, and so was my swatch.
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Black Swan Swatch Swatch for Swans Jacket -- black swan side |
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White Swan Swatch Swatch for Swans Jacket -- white swan side. Lower half on size 3 needles, upper half on size 4. Gauge after blocking perfect on size 3 for stitch and row count. |
Some of the floats are 17 stitches long, so I tacked down the floats every 3 stitches. I think that will work okay, especially if I block aggressively.
Sadly, Yarns International is going to close down their storefront and become a web-based business; since they have samples of almost *all* their sweaters in the store, it'll be a blow.
On the other hand, they're having a sale (25% off or more!) as they close down. I'm going to head over there on Tuesday and possibly buy another sweater kit (should it be Isle of Man, or Scatness,or Sea Flowers?)
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