Are You In A Box?

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VictoriaM — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:36:09 GMT

The bonus photo idea is wonderful. So often the model is "modeling" and the item being shown is not seen. When this happens to a fault (the item is not fully seen or a section is not viewable) then I usually stay away from knitting it.... as the model may be compensating for something being amiss. Thanks for the bonus photos - front, back, side, sleeve area & details are important.

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VictoriaM — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:35:06 GMT

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VickyR — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:41:28 GMT

I love the cable-down raglan. It seems to me that the directions (Interweave Knits, Spring 2007) do not include decreases for the waist. Although the sweater looks curves, the schematic shows it straight. Am I missing something? Thanks.

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Shopgirl123 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:19:39 GMT

Sandi...thanks so much for sharing all the great information about shaping....being a bit of a rebellious type, I've never felt obligated to follow any pattern stitch by stitch so I have been "shaping" my knitting for most of my life....love my waist, hate my hips syndrome..but this is the first time I've seen such concrete easily understandable instructions....personally I for those folks unsure what size pattern to start with...I usally the pick the size that will have the least fitting needed....if the shoulders, bust and waist are fine, but the hips aren't then pick the size that fits the shoulder bust and waist...then only one adjustment will be needed for the hips...I also check my fit every inch or so as I go along.....I know the fun is in the knitting not the measuring and fitting and adjusting but the best fun is in wearing a beautifully fitted garment..Sandi...thanks again for Knitting Daily..

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RikiK — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:20:24 GMT

I am making the Cable-Down Raglan and I have to say that this pattern is a HUGE disappointment. It is extremely carelessly written - which is a very big disappointment since Stefanie is such a big name in designing. It is very clear that the test knitting was done ONLY for the small size. To make the larger sizes, the numbers were simply put into a computer rather than actually considered in line with the pattern. Since when do bigger people have longer arms? Since when are they far longer waisted? I made the size 44 and it ended up tunic length. The sleeve instructions are a laugh. They only say "follow pattern". Yeah. Right. There is the diamond and two cable panels - 54 stitches. I had 92 stitches. What in the world am I supposed to do with all those left over stitches? Okay, reverse stockinette stitch - but it would sure be nice if she told us how many st to purl before starting the cable patterns! All in all, a VERY big disappointment for the first Stefanie Japel pattern I've done and I doubt I will ever do another one.

Riki Hall Kongtong
riki@scbs.com

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NellieW — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:48:35 GMT

I would like to see more patterns to flatter the more mature figure of a senior without making us look like the garment is too heavy and weighing us down, or that we are trying to look 20 again.We want to look classy but not like were trying to regain our youth.

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JennyA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:03:58 GMT

I have definitely lived "in a box" and would like to get out of it but how do I know which patterns make the most of a decent sized bust matched with a slightly protruding tummy? I would love to be pointed in the right direction.
Jenny

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LaurieR — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:12:02 GMT

So the Knitting Daily show starts in July? What a great birthday present for me! LOL I'll have to write to my local PBS channels...I suspect they'd love to put it on since Utah has lots of crafty folks!

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MSueM — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:02:42 GMT

I have also fallen in love with an alpaca...about 8 years ago now and have successfully navigated the phases of wanting to retire and start up an alpaca farm, wanting to retire and spin alpaca yarns, and wanting to retire and just sit and look at these beautiful creatures!! Of course the need to eat, feed my offspring and spouse, clothe us all and keep a roof over our heads have all contributed to my successful navigation thus far...but the financial adviser has indicated that in 9 or 10 more years.....hmmm

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LoriA — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:41:25 GMT

I'm short, and I have a disproportionately large bust, but that's rarely the problem when it comes to modifying patterns to fit me. My biggest issue is this: I have very narrow shoulders, especially when paired with the aforementioned bust. I've almost figured out a way to deal with this: I need to knit the back a size or two smaller than the front. However, after I've made these modifications, I run into problems in fitting the smaller-sized sleeve cap into my now-lopsided armscythe. I can usually fudge the number enough until it ends up right, but it's definitely not a perfect solution, and I'm loathe to try and knit each half of the sleeve cap in a different size!

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achrisvet — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:34:29 GMT

I love the nicely shaped sweater you showed here. My questin is, how to decide what size to make. My bust is 40 inches, my waist is much smaller and my hips are larger. Do I make the 44 inch, which would give 4 inches of ease at the bust and cling to my hips? This is a recurring dilemma for me!

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TerryW — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:46:55 GMT

I'm really looking forward to watching KD on TV. I will call my local PBS stations. Since I have satellite tv, I get 3 different PBS stations. Great article on shaping, as always. Fire Island Lady Terry

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DanieleD — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:26:58 GMT

I don't speak english !

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Elizabeth — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:09:27 GMT

Beautiful sweaters! How do I figure out where to place the waist shaping? When to start, when to end? I am tall and long waisted. Love your post, Sandi!

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AnnR — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:12:16 GMT

I am so excited about the T.V. show. Hope that my local PBS station carries it. I like the idea about the sweaters knit for different shapes. Mine is a little too bulky around the middle. Have to work on that.
Ann