A Fine Finish: The Central Park Hoodie

re: A Fine Finish: The Central Park Hoodie

mwilborn — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:51:52 GMT

How much extra yarn do you think it would take to knit the Viking cables variation with pockets?

re: A Fine Finish: The Central Park Hoodie

mwilborn — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:51:50 GMT

How much extra yarn do you think it would take to knit the Viking cables variation with pockets?

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SusanW@132 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:10:49 GMT

I had other projects during the KAL, but now I want to make the Central Park Hoodie. I am concerned about the yarn requirements. I have been trying to decide whether to make Size 48 or 52 - leaning toward the 52. The pattern calls for 10 skeins for the 48 & 16 skeins for the 52. That seems to be a huge difference for one size difference. Is that accurate?

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EdyS — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:24:25 GMT

Decided after checking Ravelry that I love the variations of the Hoodie and would like to make one. I remember you posting about a plus size version of the Hoodie and wonder where I can find the pattern. Would appreciate it if you could respond by email, so I could get started. Thanks for a great year of Knitting Daily!!

edys@wi.rr.com

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DianaT — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:02:21 GMT

Hey, I too finally finished the CPH last week. But, alas, it is too small for me! I made the 44, thinking I would have 4 inch give....oops NOT even close!!!! More like need 4 more inches to bring the front together. I was going to put the loop buttons on it but that won't work of course because it will stretch the heck out of the front cable panels. So now the question is, do I tear it out, or wait and see how successful I am with my New Year's resolution to get in shape (aka, loose weight...lol).

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yarns number one fan — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:43:14 GMT

I can't wait to one day knit along with everyone. I have a 4 year old a 3 year old and a 1 year old and we just moved to Cheyenne, and I can't wait to have time to go to Colorado. Love the hoodie, Bravo.

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DebbieB52 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:12:04 GMT

Great job, very inspirational! Happy New Year!

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Cattina — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:13:20 GMT

Kathleen, you are a master finisher! The pink color is fabulous; this is the first time the Central Park Hoodie has looked good to me. The yarn being a little crisp seems to give the necessary body to this design. Good for you for persevering to the finish (in both senses of the word)!

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dorothywisnewski — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:29:54 GMT

Just wondering, when you mention people have made the sweater from alpaca and it was too stretchy-- do you know what type of alpaca was used? I'm new to using animal fibers, and it may be that alpaca is just too heavy to keep its shape in a large project ( I don't know), but I do know that huacaya alpaca has more crimp and more memory than suri alpaca. I wouldn't be surprised if a sweater didn't turn out well using suri.

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LisaW@59 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:10:52 GMT

Hi!

Your CPH is lovely.

Thanks for the reference to my "Viking Cable" variation. It has been an exciting day with many emails and Ravelry messages. My blog stats are *quite* high today, too. :) Very fun.

The CPH really is an incredible pattern, fun to knit and fun to wear.

Happy Knitting,

Lisa Kay

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JaniceL — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:02:31 GMT

Kathleen

What a great sweater....it matches your smile. Thanks for the detailed comments about the yarn and what happened after you blocked it. (Gives us info about whether we might like the yarn or not). Loved the puppy...the truth is out, she knit most of it!!!!! Love your post, keep up the great work. Janice

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Sunie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:26:39 GMT

The hoodie is cute, (the picture links that are working. . . ) but you have written A LOT about this one! Also, getting tired of having to figure out what you are writing about with your acronyms!

I know that it's hard to write dailies, but could you please use American or English, not acronyms (not everyone speaks knitting!), and be much more diverse on subject? I've been hearing about this very pattern for several months, yet, I have reviewed and purchased several other patterns, as well as knitted others, in the same time.

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Mimi — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:56:27 GMT

Please HELP me and all those attempting their first cardigan ! I am having many problems with the BAND : pick up stitches do not match left and right . S.O.S for your valuable tutorial.thank you so much. Happy new year .mimi.

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mary@288 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:25:41 GMT

Kathleen - Love the color of your Central Park Hoodie. Will you actually wear it in Central Park? Would love to see a picture of that.

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Lori@18 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:50:04 GMT

Hi Kathleen,

I find that if you put a bit of cream rinse in the rinse water when washing woolens it softens them right up and they feel better next to the skin.

Lori