Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

Broadbent Knit — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:32:49 GMT

I totally agree with the post by Ash4J. This jacket in totally unattractive on a plus size person. Double-breasted just emphasis girth. I have learned a lot on new techniques from your website and emails, but rarely knit the patterns that you feature. Most of them are not flattering on "chuncky-chicks" like me, case in point, Mimi, don't go anywhere in the daylight in this jacket.

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

sewsweetpink — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:33:49 GMT

Definitely think it looks better on Mimi. Her color choice is nice. I like the length of her unfinished sleeve! . A bracelet length sleeve would mitigate the rather unfitted look which the pattern gives to a thinner person.

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

1knittymom — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:44:59 GMT

I think it looks far better on Mimi than on the model!! Does seem like an aweful lot of work though for such a lack of fit on the model. I was turned off by the fit on the model in the magazine.

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

Chingachgook — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:58:49 GMT

The jacket has possibilities... but the shoulder/sleeve line does look ill-fitting. Is it modeled on someone way smaller than this jacket was knit for? Or, is the pattern itself at fault?

The Not-Right-Model was a frequent problem in times of yore; I hope we're not going there again.

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

JackieW@26 — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:35:52 GMT

I have to agree with most of what Ask4J says--this jacket looks like a lot of work, to end up with a rather lumpy version of what would be a crisp, classic garment in its fabric incarnation. I'd say I'm just one size down from Mimi, and I know this would feel like a 25 pound sweater when I was done. The reversible stitch pattern is clever, and the yarn is probably lovely, but I still think--too much of a good thing. That said, I know I have been delighted with many projects that others would look askance at. Part of the fun of knitting is that you're pleasing yourself and getting exactly what you chose.

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

thistle_ink — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:10:38 GMT

I have a question: why is it called the Chincoteague Jacket? I love Chincoteague, so i was just wondering.

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

Ask4J — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:30:56 GMT

The Chincoteague Jacket

Wow I am allowed to comment! Here it is: this jacket makes even a very thin person look fat so, of course, it looks even worse on poor Mimi who is pleasingly plump, like me. it is a prime example of what gives knitters a bad rap. a hand knit project that "failed" look. my eyes cannot fine one attractive angle or feature of this jacket--and I did try--all I see is a lot of work in pattern and shaping. With the shoulder seam beyond your shoulder it just looks like the shoulder pads were removed from a thrift store find that had the 1980's over-sized shoulder pads. It is a tailored style that should be crisp and professional, that element is not there. I have seen, however, knitted versions of the famous Chanel jacket in a Korea drama that was very attractive, crisp and professional. Yes, I am a Kdrama fan--they have the most creative knitted garments and accessories that I try to copy once in a while.

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

jubillee8 — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:26:33 GMT

Question re #4: from where do you begin picking up sts? If I have 2 fronts and a back completed and wanted to have an invisible join, where do I begin? Thanks!

re: Sweater Workshop: The Chincoteague Jacket

Louise_C — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:43:16 GMT

It looks great! I am working on the sleeve cap of the first sleeve of mine. "Challenging" is a good description of the pattern!