Comments on betz white: some knitting

Tudo muito lindo por aqui. PARABÉNS!!!! Bjus

2009-09-30T12:07:35.802-04:00

Tudo muito lindo por aqui. PARABÉNS!!!! Bjus

the baby shoes are soo pretty. Where can I buy the...

2009-09-21T00:28:57.447-04:00

the baby shoes are soo pretty. Where can I buy them from? They'll be the perfect gift

I totally hear you. I'm doing the EZ tomten jacket...

2009-09-20T23:03:56.372-04:00

I totally hear you. I'm doing the EZ tomten jacket and it's giving me a hard time for the sleeves.
I can't decide if I just want to finish and move one or fix it. Tough call. Would love to know what you finally did.
Did you like the wool after all?

Oh MY Goodness! Those booties are the most adorab...

2009-09-18T20:27:43.693-04:00

Oh MY Goodness! Those booties are the most adorable thing I've seen in a long time. I only wish I knew how to knit; my grand baby wood be sportin' those in some girly colors. Great job.

I'm proud of you for getting around to this so qui...

2009-09-18T10:31:34.944-04:00

I'm proud of you for getting around to this so quickly while it still sits in my "que". Humm, sounds like there are some great suggestions here (and I think I'll follow some since I'm also petite) and since it seems a relatively quick knit I vote you gift it and start again. Unless you don't have anyone to gift it to (but my guess is you do).

I really like the Shalom Cardi and think it looks ...

2009-09-18T06:54:59.714-04:00

I really like the Shalom Cardi and think it looks great as it is. Have you tried wearing it with a long-sleeved T-shirt underneath? Maybe the shirt collar is not showing it off to its best advantage - just a thought. Love the baby booties, very sweet.

Actually I like yours better than the original. T...

2009-09-18T00:58:19.365-04:00

Actually I like yours better than the original. That said, I am trying to download the pattern to see what I might do with it myself.
L Hutch

Really great!!!

2009-09-17T13:20:31.394-04:00

Really great!!!

I do like the sweater! Those booties also - so si...

2009-09-17T12:44:54.413-04:00

I do like the sweater!
Those booties also - so simple, yet functional for the new wee little one.
Beautiful work.

Hi Christine, You're so smart! You'd think I would...

2009-09-17T11:17:17.798-04:00

Hi Christine,
You're so smart! You'd think I would've thought of that but nooo, I just thought shortening the length at the end would suffice. This is precisely why I am first a sewer and second a knitter. :)

Good luck with yours!
betz

I am in the process of knitting the very same thin...

2009-09-17T11:14:37.815-04:00

I am in the process of knitting the very same thing - but because I am not 6 feet tall like the original knitter I shortened each section of the yoke by 2, so there are only 6 repeats instead of 8. So far, so good.

Don't you hate it when you invest a lot of time in knitting something and then hate the finished object? Ripping is sooo hard, but having an awful FO is, too.

I think the sweater is awesome, maybe because I co...

2009-09-17T10:11:10.252-04:00

I think the sweater is awesome, maybe because I couldn't knit and have not advanced much with crochet?? Anyway, have you tried it with a different shirt, a turtleneck maybe, or something that hugs your body and what about with a skirt. I just see so much hard work I want you to be able to redeem it without unraveling it.

As for my "Mistakes" I unravel and re-do or repurpose because I simple can't waste....I can't, I'm just too frugal.

If you must know what I do when I see a mistake. I...

2009-09-17T02:04:08.797-04:00

If you must know what I do when I see a mistake. I rip my projects apart and nothing ever gets done, because I am always making mistakes. Thank-you for asking. As far as this beautiful work of yours...I don't see any problems. It's lovely...and those booties are so sweet too. xox

First I must say I found your blog from Soulemama ...

2009-09-17T00:47:06.227-04:00

First I must say I found your blog from Soulemama and am so glad that I did. I love, love the booties. They make me wish I could knit instead of just crochet.

The cardigan does seem a bit long (in the front) but as such it reminds me more of a capelet which I adore. I think it's the third button that may be giving you issues.

I like the look of it. If you are not satisfied, ...

2009-09-17T00:00:26.543-04:00

I like the look of it. If you are not satisfied, tear it out and fix it. That's what knitting does for us: it teaches us patience and perseverance. I probably sound like an old hen.

Anyway, nice job. cluck, cluck, cluck...

The booties are adorable. I think the sweater look...

2009-09-16T19:37:25.557-04:00

The booties are adorable. I think the sweater looks better with just one button. Is there anyway to redo the button band? Also, try it on with a long-sleeved t-shirt like shown in the photo. That just might make a difference.

Those booties are darling =)

2009-09-16T18:24:39.272-04:00

Those booties are darling =)

Duh, I forgot to say that I LOVE the sweater! Don...

2009-09-16T14:10:48.361-04:00

Duh, I forgot to say that I LOVE the sweater! Don't change it! And the booties are precious.

Oy, I rip and re-knit until I can't take it anymor...

2009-09-16T14:08:59.235-04:00

Oy, I rip and re-knit until I can't take it anymore, then I stash it in a bag and "forget" about it. A new project facilitates that process. Eventually the project resurfaces and I take another stab at it. I have one knitting project that's been stashed, revisited and stashed again. It's being very patient with me.

I love that rust color...so FALL!!!

2009-09-16T13:53:29.751-04:00

I love that rust color...so FALL!!!

I think the main problem with the sweater is that ...

2009-09-16T11:19:17.197-04:00

I think the main problem with the sweater is that it doesn't fit you with the same ease as the original picture you linked to.

In the pattern, she lists a 32" sweater as fitting a 34-35" bust, so that means it has 2-3" of negative ease. It looks like yours fits you with positive ease--I'd guess that if you measured it, you'd find it is a few inches larger than your actual bust size.

It doesn't look bad, but it has a different style of fit than the picture you were envisioning while you knit it. You could keep it as a looser, more casual sweater, or you could rip it and start again. Personally, I think I'd start again. It shouldn't be too hard to fix, and it is a pretty quick knit!

Have you looked at the gallery of Shalom FO's on Ravelry? There are tons of notes about how people adapted it to fit them. A lot of people noted that they shortened the yoke section. I agree yours may be a touch long.

Good luck!

Amy

Hi Beth, I'm kinda with you on the proportions dil...

2009-09-16T10:40:30.717-04:00

Hi Beth,
I'm kinda with you on the proportions dilemma. I'm not too sure about cutting the top off. I see it immediately unraveling. I vote either gift this one (you could take out the bottom band and lengthen it for a taller gift recipient), then reknitting it for yourself with the yarn you love :o) It would be very special since you'd know exactly what you like.

The booties are sooo gorgeous, definitely the cute...

2009-09-16T10:24:51.218-04:00

The booties are sooo gorgeous, definitely the cutest knitted booties I've ever seen. I think just being able to knit the cardie is hugely impressive so wouldn't sweat the yoke size!

Cute booties! I think your sweater yoke would loo...

2009-09-16T09:48:38.581-04:00

Cute booties!

I think your sweater yoke would look better on you 2/3 of the size. So one option would be to basically take out that 3rd tier. It would really be not too much new knitting that way.
To "cut" the bottom off you don't need to actually cut all the way around. Just snip one thread and undo it in both directions, while picking up the stitches for the bottom section.

Sorry, I've been reading EZ that last several nights and it's making me very empowered about cutting!

Bridgman pottery, Thank you so much for the tips!

2009-09-16T09:28:50.168-04:00

Bridgman pottery, Thank you so much for the tips!