I saw this sweater in an email from Berroco;
it is a free pattern on Ravelry, called Marley.
If a pattern has a schematic, it is pretty easy to come up with the numbers you need whether you are going to knit it with the machine like I did or if you want to knit it by hand with a different gauge yarn from that called for in the pattern.
(a good sized swatch is a must not just an option--it is your tool to find the right 'numbers'!)
The yarn I used was Premier DK Colors, a non-pilling acrylic in long color repeats.
It has a good hand --I washed it in the washer but laid it out flat to dry for the first time-
I'm not sure if I will ever be tossing it in the dryer , to tell you the truth!
This top has a very modern feel with the tabard appearance in the front and back
and 3/4 length sleeves with a 1" hem.
I knit a two inch hem for the bottom of the sweater for the weight and structure there.
I did do a one inch garter edging for the neckline by hand.
(Garter and the knitting machine are not best friends)
Oh, I am on a roll with completing these sweater ideas--
it is the very reason I wanted to learn how to use this knitting machine!
That sweater is so much fun! I love the fit. Most knits are too clingy for me but that looks nice and comfy.
ReplyDeleteAt first I couldn’t figure out who in the world was modeling the sweater for you — duh! Lol. Nice colors for you!
ReplyDeleteThat IS a cute sweater! I'm off to look at the pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. I love the wide stripes!
ReplyDeleteThat looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteLovely! You're giving that machine a real workout.
ReplyDeleteIt is fabulous!! You are definitely getting the hang of this.
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