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29th-Jul-2007 05:27 pm

You wouldn't call this a pattern would you #1:

   Sunday postings.  If you look at my blog, you will see a lot of Sunday afternoon postings.  Is that the only time I can get around to it?

You wouldn't call this a pattern would you #2:

   Green mohair boucle



20 questions...

1. Name of Project:  Green Boucle Sweater
2. Pattern Source:  Great Knit Designs - software for pattern creation - and Knitting from the Top by Barbara G. Walker
3. Yarn:  Boucle from Claudia Handpaints
4. Fiber:  78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon
5. Color:  Jungle
6. Where did I get the yarn?  Vanessa's Needlepoint and Knitting
7. Is it the yarn called for?  Yes, since I designed the sweater specifically to go with the yarn
8. How long did it take to knit?  At least six months, but not continuous work!  
9. Did I change anything?  Yes.  I did the software design for a set-in sleeve.  When I seamed the shoulder tops, I realized that seaming the boucle was going to be horrendous.  I remembered a post from Lauren (who is now blogless) about top-down set-in sleeves, and described by Barbara Walker, and decided to try that instead of a traditional sewn-on sleeve.  It was a great technique, especially for this bulkier yarn.
10. What would I have done differently?  Nothing.
11. Were the instructions clear?  Is this question relevant?  The instructions in the Walker book are great, if you aren't scared of math.
12. What did I learn?  How to do a knit-on set-in sleeve, how to use Knitware.
13. Was it worth it?  Yes.
14. Would I do it again?  I don't need more boucle sweaters.  I will use the software and the sleeve technique again.
15. What seaming methods were used?  None!!!!!
16. Will I knit with the yarn again?  Maybe.  It's a nice yarn, beautiful colors, but how many mohair boucle sweaters does one need?
17. Do I think I’ll wear it?  Yes, in the winter.  Heck, it's been cold enough this summer in SF to wear it.
18. Process or Product?  Process.
19. Do I have shoes to match?  No, but I have socks.
20. Final Thoughts:  A little bit of math goes a long way.

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