Settling In

There are parts of sweater knitting that I enjoy over others. Settling in to knit a raglan yoke is one of the most enjoyable parts of the sweater for me. I love keeping track of the increases, seeing it get bigger and bigger, wider and wider, knowing it’s going to be so great.

Both of my Family Crew Neck sweaters are progressing well. The child size 4 is way ahead.

The colouring of the yarn is a great incentive to keep going. This is Maravilla by Katia, a wool & acrylic blend.

My navy version (Shelridge Yarns, W4 worsted, navy) is coming along. The short rows are done here. I was knitting on a train trip to Ottawa. Perfect knitting conditions: travel mug of tea, audio book and ear buds, hours of quiet knitting time.

Now I’m ready to really go for it. I will be introducing a pattern into the front 20 stitches between the ends of the short rows. Fun, fun, fun. Isn’t knitting just the greatest!

Cheers, Deb

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Author: debgemmellmods

I'm a Knitter. The capital K means every day, everywhere. I started designing as co-owner of Cabin Fever with my sister Lyn. We have published over 160 patterns and 11 books. I'm also working on a new set of patterns for Any Gauge or Gauge-free knitting so you can dive into your stash and cast on for a Top Down sweater that fits, or an accessory to use up those odd balls of yarn.

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  2. I really like the colors on the child’s version!!! What child wouldn’t like that one!!!! I have a top-down raglan on the go at the moment too. And like you Deb, I love the yoke part the best – well, except for the wearing haha BUT I really don’t like the Crew neck. I feel too closed in & often claustrophobic when I have breathing problems & have to get it off, NOW. I have to have deep Vees with zips or cardigans. I have learned to knit flared cowls that fit over the shoulders to give me more warmth over my sweater in winter or alone in spring/fall using your raglan system instead. Keep on Knitting!! I try to do it every day with My tea & Audiobook.

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