OhSewCrafty Blog

Yosemite is getting too big to carry around easily (just split the body around the armholes) and again I’m reminded of why I don’t necessarily like knitting garments in the round.  Maybe it’s just my sewing background, but I like seams!  Seams provide stability, and limit stretching.  Each piece is easy to manage, and acquires less wear while knitting, since not so much wrangling is required…  I’m usually a 1-project-at-a-time kind of crafter, but I’m thinking of starting something new for on-the-go knitting. I will be a good girl and knit from stash.  Hmm… debardeur #3, or corset tank top?  Note: color is way off in the photo below.

Revisiting Wallis… After wearing it for a day, the hooks and eyes kept coming undone and gaping (though the sweater isn’t tight).  The fabric simply does not have enough stability to support the closure… so I faced the bottom 6″ of each front with grosgrain ribbon, and sewed the hooks and eyes to the facing.  It’s much better now, and I’ll get pics soon.  This sweater deserves a few nice photos, anyway.