All Sleeves Should Have 63 Stitches
There would be no Sleeve Island if they were all like this.Here's my Eiffel sleeve - coming along pretty quickly! Even when you finish all the increases, you still have only 63 stitches, so it's more like knitting a sock, and knits up faster than most sleeves.
Thank goodness. Sleeves..... ;o(
I did get a little confused working the increases into the lace pattern. I really didn't have a good plan for how to do that. I thought about sitting and trying to figure and write it all out, but I just went for it. I should have at least taken notes so that I can do the same for the 2nd sleeve. It's kind of making me twitch, just a little. Oh well - no one should be looking that close at my underarm anyway, right?
posted by Lynda @ 8:22 AM
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19 Comments:
Sleeves! Did you have to mention sleeves? And trying it on as you go... what a concept. Hmmm... I'll have to keep this in mind. I can't wait to see your finished Eiffel! I have some Allhemp in my stash just waiting to see your finished sweater! Meanwhile, I will be RE-knitting sleeves. :)
Your knitting never fails to interest and impress me. It looks great. I might just have to try this pattern some day, maybe using my Plymouth Royal Bamboo I have in my stash. It has great drape; is Eiffel supposed to be drapey? I couldn't tell from the pattern.
Thanks for the hint - I will try to come up with a plan for my Eiffel sleeves. I've got about one more inch to go on the body and then will be starting those.
I agree, once you figure out exactly how you are going to work out all the increases things start moving pretty quickly, but until then - ugh!
I ripped out twice while trying to get the increases correct and then decided the whole sleeve was too loose so I ripped out again! Now on my fourth attempt, I am just about finished! Yeah! Then onto the next one. Yippee!
oooooh, it's gonna be great!
I just love following along with you in your knitting adventures. I already have Starsky in my "to do" list & I'm afraid once I see your finished Eiffel, I'll have to add that too... oh no!
I like the color of yours than the original pictured in Knitty. Which yarn are you knitting this with? I wish I could wear this style like you can. Really pretty ... but wouldn't be on me. boohoo
Heh. Now you KNOW I'm gonna check out your armpits when I see you wearing that sweater!
bawhawhawhaw!
Hee hee, they would have to be looking at both underarms at the same time!
Only a knitter would want to look at your sleeves:D S
They look great! Purple is an excellent color for you.
It's coming along nicely Lynda! You're doing a great job, and I can't wait to see it in its full completion!
No one who's that close should ever be criticizing!
I've been waffling on whether or not I want to knit Eiffel. What a pretty sleeve! It's giving me more to think about.
lovely.... and the color are gorgeous!
Your Eiffel is so beautiful! I can't wait to see the finished sweater. That is such a beautiful colour.
How exciting! I have been stuck on sleeve island for quite some time now...
Pretty sleeve! I'm on my second FLAK sleeve, and it is taking FOREVER!!! Truth is, it only seems that way bcause I am ready to move on to the body :~)
I completely agree on the sleeves ;o)
The one you have completed looks awesome!
Such pretty sleeves! I too am anxious to see Eiffel all finished.
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