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Sorry for the absense…
11 June 2008 – 7:57 am
Manon
16 April 2008 – 1:47 pm
Note to self: newly painted house with nothing on the walls yet makes for lovely photos.
So I finished Manon today, aside from blocking, and it turned out lovely.
You can find all the details you need and more photos on Ravelry: Volkstricken’s Manon
But if you aren’t on Ravelry yet, here is what I have to say:
I made gauge on 4mm needles, instead of the 5.5mm suggested.
I’m making the smallest size even though I have a 34” bust. This first triangle is 8.5” along the side… Looking at the construction diagrams, it looks like that means this sweater will measure four times that around – for 33”. I tend to like my sweaters with just a touch of negative ease, so I think this will end up being the perfect size…
And it fits great! The photos are pre-block, although I steamed before I seamed. Overall, I’m totally happy with this sweater and it knit up pretty quickly. I love this heathered merino from Frog Tree! Just as soft as Malabrigo, but hardier. I think it will wear really well.
Mods: Three needle bind-off at side seams, instead of sewing up later. No lazy-daisy embroidery. I picked up the whole body at once then divided for the front and back. I also knit the body about an inch longer than I was supposed to, so the top of the ribbing would hit right under my bust.
Next up, I’m thinking about maybe Bianca’s Jacket…








