The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

fraserco@2 — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:09:05 GMT

Also tried to order this book @ $16 and was told it cost $24 @ checkout. I am only interested in the Palma sweater (for my daughter). With my hours being cut back at work recently I will have more time to knit but less money to spend.

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

selenaj — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:03:29 GMT

Tried to order the book that was on SALE for $16.00, but could only order it for $24. Wanted to make the palma sweater. What gives with the price?

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

Mostitch — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:56:41 GMT

I hope, hope,hope to make this sweater; not just for me, but my 41 year old daughter, too. It looks like a design suitable for both of us. What makes a feminine sweater for me? A design that is age and shape appropriate for the wearer and a color that the wearer likes and looks good in. Subtle detail goes a much further for me than ruffles - although I love them.

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

margiev2 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 04:26:19 GMT

This is indeed lovely - gorgeous detail on the back - but who, besides the model, would it flatter? Might we see a picture of the whole sweater, not the model's (admittedly beautiful) hair?

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NancyM@26 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:46:22 GMT

I just ordered the book without problem. About sizing: we smaller girls are just as frustrated by patterns whose smallest size is 38", or even larger. Scaling down is as much of a pain as scaling up. Using finer yarn and/or smaller needles is not always a viable option, especially when the yarn called for is already light, such as sportweight. So I guess we will all have to admire each other's sized patterns from afar.

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csew — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:25:55 GMT

I love Knitting Daily and your Blog Kathleen.

But I'm not so sure about Interweave. On May 30, I tried to order the book Essentially Feminime Knits and had a problem with the system recognizing my payment info. After unsuccessfully trying to find a customer service phone numbe, I followed their instructions and emailed the Customer Service Dept the same day, and received a notice stating "they would resond as quickly as they can." As of today, I have heard nothing. It does make one wonder what would happen if I had already paid for an item and had a problem!! Unfortunately, they lost a sale and a customer.

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

csew — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:25:44 GMT

I love Knitting Daily and your Blog Kathleen.

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

ariadnesthread — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:46:39 GMT

The patterns in the book look lovely, but the sizing is pretty ridiculous. Yes, I know it's a pain to grade larger sizes. Yes, I know putting them in adds length to the directions and potentially the page count of the book. On the other hand, the lack of sizes over 44" (my bust size in, say, tenth grade) guarantees that I'll never buy this book! This is the same reason I never bought "French Girl Knits," even though I loved several of the patterns. Interweave generally publishes books and magazines with a very wide size range, and I appreciate that. I'd hate to see it backslide. Makes me wonder if this is a reprint of a non-North American book, because sizing elsewhere isn't as accommodating.

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

Chris Essler — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:55:06 GMT

Fluid with details, yes that seems feminine to me; unless I am knitting for my little girl shih tzu -- details just get stuck on the fence.

Seriously, I would love a new knit-a-long with something leafy; but I have never been fond of plunging V fronts. I do love the back. But if Kathleen decides to do this as a knit along, I am game just for the fun.

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StephanieP@9 — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:58:34 GMT

While the construction looks interesting, I can't imagine who this would look good on. Between the wide waistband and the shawl collar, it would make a skinny person look big.

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LoriS@26 — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:54:04 GMT

ok yes the model's hair is lovely.

NO do not use a bulkier yarn. I have knit too many disasters with thick yarn, I am not a toothpick person, so don't even think of going there. I picture a soft blue sky alpaca type yarn for this.

already ordered the book. thanks for featuring this sweater. It is lovely. Its a cardi its a pullover, no wait, its both!

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

MB@FabricUiPhoneApp — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:54:42 GMT

OK, I need to say first of all that I like the model's hair. How it tumbles prettily past her shoulders. I would willing give a bar of Ghiardelli chocolate for those locks.

Anyhow, back to the sweater. My greatest concern is fit especially around my petite shoulders. My fear is that this sweater would be constantly falling off my shoulders. But other than that, love it. The indigo hue? Great with jeans. The surprise of the intricate stitches on the back? Like a well-made couture hat. Good milliners (and designers) know how to incorporate elements that keep a garment (or hats) interesting, whether you are coming or going (front vs. back). Does this make sense?

re: The Palma Sweater: A unique knit

Sandra W. Jefferies — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:45:10 GMT

The Palma sweater looks lovely, but the previous comments are right on...gauge to large for such a design. I am a petite woman and would look overwhelmed in this sweater.

Also, if I were to knit this sweater I would mirror the cables to off-set the center back design.

The yarn manufacturers certainly would approve of this design.

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pladle — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:38:55 GMT

Oh Kathleen, Worsted weight yarn would be much too thick and heavy for a short sleeved sweater, especially with that wide, ribbed collar. I suggest more stitches would make it a longer but much more satisfying project. You can do it!

p.s the sweater is beautiful. but probably not appropriate for a skinny 70 year old?

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TammyT — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:20:07 GMT

Gorgeous sweater! I want one. :-) I see that the book is on sale!

I second (third?) the other commenter's advice about gauge. I would never knit something like this for myself in yarn heavier than sport weight. I am a 41 bust and adding thickness to myself, particularly in this type of style, is not a good idea. Because of the shape and the folding over of this design it would become very bulky and unattractive in a heavier yarn. I know it would be adventurous and a lot of math, but I think it is worth the extra effort to figure out how to modify it without using a thicker yarn. I think it would be much more flattering that way.