I really want to cast on some of my birthday yarn from my momma for a sweater for me. I did some searching and had three finalists pulled. And in the end garter stitch won. I picked the Charlotte Winter by Carrie Bostick Hoge won out.
It’s a top down bulky sweater with raglan increases all knit in garter stitch. No purling!! (Well except for the sleeves). And I was a GOOD knitter and started a swatch.
The bottom garter section was knit on the pattern US 15s while the top section was knit on US 13s. I found that not only was it easier to knit on the 13s but I also like the fabric better. I even washed and dried my swatch to be sure! Now I guess I get to do some sweater math….
Happy Knitting!!
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Ooh I love starting a new project. That cardi looks great (popped onto Rav to take a look, oops easily lost another half hour being distracted on there!)
I love the color! And that pattern just might be perfect for moi. Size 13 needles and bulky yarn will make for a quick project.
Good for you! Can’t wait to see how your new sweater! That is a lovely pattern 🙂
You ARE a good little knitter! Well done! Sounds like a good sweater pattern–I need to make a bulky sweater!
I never knew about doing a swatch until I moved to Australia. never done one either. guess this older dog needs to learn some new tricks
Just aswell you did swatch as the top does have a better definition in the garter stitch. I’m terrible at not swatching too.
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