FO – Dad’s Jumper
Ok, it was two weeks late but it’s finished, it fits and he loves it!
Ribbed Cross-Over Collar
The Infamous Short Rows
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto, 14 balls (hilariously I bought 6 initially thinking I might get away with it… delusion!)
Needles: 4mm for the whole thing, didn’t bother going down a size for the ribbing.
Pattern: Guided by Barbara Walker’s Knitting From The Top, it’s a top-down V-neck raglan. Very straight forward.
Modifications: I added an extra inch under each arm for added movement. I didn’t work a mitred V-neck, working a flat collar instead and sewing it down. Added the afterthought short rows on the back to make it a little longer – this was a total success.
If I were to do it again, I would make it 40″ around and not 39″ for added ease. I would probably stick in some short rows at the back of the neck before I worked the collar too. I plan on working out some numbers to get started on my first of a few Christmas projects… onwards and upwards!
Looks gorgeous, both sweater and model
Comment by Mary — November 7, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
Magnificent work, handsome papa.
Comment by Kristen — November 7, 2007 @ 6:27 pm
Lovely sweater, super-cute dad!
Comment by Laura — November 7, 2007 @ 6:55 pm
It won’t just be the great jumper your dad looks proud of!
Well done on ALL your achievements.
Comment by Karen — November 7, 2007 @ 7:55 pm
That jumper looks great! And congrats on the piece of paper!
Comment by Mairin — November 7, 2007 @ 11:54 pm
gorgeous colour, looks great on your Dad – he looks so proud in it
Comment by abe-hap — November 8, 2007 @ 1:50 am
wow, that turned out great! really suits your da too.
Comment by elise — November 8, 2007 @ 9:29 am