After some marathon knitting this weekend, I was able to finish up Lightweight Tweed on Sunday afternoon!
I used just a smidge more than 5 skeins of Rowan Felted Tweed in Herb, about 965 yards. I first swatched with US6 and got about 22 sts=4inches. The pattern calls for 24 sts so I swatched with a US5. But I just didn’t like the fabric as much. After a little figuring I decided to try to modify the numbers to match the larger gauge.
I cast on for the XS, the size I would have wanted at gauge, even though my neck would be larger so that I could start with the same numbers at the beginning of the raglan increases. In other words, I took the easy route. I did a total of 21 2-row increase rounds on the body, instead of 26, and 3 sets of decreases on the arms, instead of 5. Other than that I followed the directions as written. The fit is a little different through the shoulders because of my gauge, I think. It grew to amazing proportions after a soak, far more than my swatch! I tossed it in the dryer for about 7 minutes to get it down to a manageable size. But overall quite comfortable and I like larger slouchy turtleneck! I have a feeling I will be wearing this alot.
This weekend saw a sharp drop in temps, and the cool breezes got my knit mojo going! Last night I got started in on holiday gifts, and am going to get back to it now. I can’t believe it’s already October, yeesh.
Looks great! Especially, it looks like one of those sweaters you’ll wear all the time for comfort AND good looks. I’ve been wanting to make something with the Felted Tweed — have to keep this one in mind.
Wow, that came out really well! Very wearable and flattering, and I just love the texture of the Felted Tweed. How lovely!
That looks wonderful on you.
Oh yes, I love the slouchy turtleneck look! Yay for cooler weather! I’m the same way. Nothing like a cold snap to turn your thoughts to knitting!
That sweater is so perfect on you and another fine example of your talent for knitting things to fit you well!
I’ve never had the courage to toss something in the dryer to see what happens. Great call.
Pleeeeeze slow down Fall. It’s so nice this year
What a great sweater with a super fit! So wearable and appropriate for the dip in the thermometer.
I’ve started on holiday gifts too, it seems Christmas arrives faster every year, lol. Happy knitting!
This is a winner, for sure. The slouchy turtleneck is perfect!
This looks wonderful. Love the neck on it.
the perfect cozy, autumnal sweater!
awesome! this looks great! I love it! and i love it in the tweed! adds a nice extra dimension!
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Beautiful FO, as always
I love the Felted Tweed, such a great texture!
This is STUNNING!!!!
Just looking at the fit before I read your post I was thinking to myself that the fit was great on you. Congrats!
I love that! I love the droopy cowl neck, it’s very flattering and casual looking. However, I would have to buy yarn to knit such a thing and I am trying to knit through some stash first.
awwwww…….miss you !!!