My name is Stacey a.k.a. Crimson Purl (come visit my personal blog!) :o)
I am starting on Ms. Marigold - has anyone knitted up this pattern?
http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item/2367447/2803300.htm
I simply love Zephyr patterns b/c they knit from the top down and there is no seaming...I detest seaming! This is my 1st Zephyr pattern to try out! And my 1st time trying a sweater!
I have heard alot of people doing Wicked or Green Gable so I decided to pick something different, especially with spring/summer coming soon!
So because I hear so much about the 'ease' of these patterns I thought I would give it a try!
I am typically a "seasonal" knitter and figured I would try Ms. Marigold out to keep me motivated during the spring and summer.
I received my yarn online from www.elann.com and BOY! I saved my cost by half! 50%! Unbelievable! I picked a deep purple (eggplant) color that is 80% Baby Alpaca 20% Silk and it is just luscious!
Did I say it was just luscious!!
It is soooooooo soft!
Dilemea: The yardage needed for an XL size is recommended at 770 yards for 7 balls.
I ordered 7 balls of 763 yards........(each ball is 109 vs. 110). I wonder if I will truly need the extra 7 yards that I am missing? I wonder how much yarn is truly left over???
So of course I posted this lovely question on their message board on Friday night with no answer! *grr*
Anyway - What really attracted me to the pattern was the cute ruffles on top of the sleeves....well how about I am going to have to learn how to crochet!! >: That was not in the plan! I thought that was the whole point! But I won't dwell on that right now!So I figured I would try to do things right and actually do my very 1st gauge! *gasp* Yep, I have never ever done one and never felt a need to before; but since this is a garment to wear I figured I better do the right thing and try my gauge out...so I have a question:
The pattern said it should measure 4 inches...it does if I stretch it just a tad! :0) The question is that okay?? I didn't think it was that serious right? Figured I could stick to this needle size.
Well I plan to CO on tomorrow and will post another update soon!
Can't wait to interact with you ladies!
6 comments:
Love the yarn, that looks... luscious!
About the gauge: I would just knit a swatch and see if it stretches a lot. A little won't be a problem, I guess. I fitted mine yesterday, and the measurements of the pattern were spot on. I do the Large, and it was exactly the number of inches the pattern promised it would be - I use cotton, not all that stretchy.
So if your yarn stretches a lot, perhaps you should try a size smaller? The beauty of these kind of patterns is that you can adapt them quite easily.
Good luck!
Thanks CC for commenting so quickly!
The fabric does stretch a little bit so there is some ease to it.
I was thinking about bumping down to the large so that I wouldn't have to buy another ball of yarn online and "hope" that it is in the same dye lot with shipping costing more than the yarn!
I was doing the XL to give my "buddha" stomach some room, but I will definitely be sure to do the increases in that section!! :op
Which sweater did you finish in the cotton?
Do you have a blog too??
Thx again for the fast reply to my questions! ;o)
I would think that small amount less in yrds will not be a problem, I would try and get as close to correct tension as you can though to ensure a good fit and shape
good to have you on board
You could try the large and see how it fits - a 'buddha' shouldn't be a problem, as you say, you can solve that by doing some increases.
I would just start with your size, or a size less, and try it on as much as possible.
The yarn is gorgeous!!!! I think a large should be fine, I'm a size large for regular store-bought clothes, but have often been a medium for the Zephyr patterns. Once you get to the stomach section you can just change to a larger needle size to give you a bit more room. I often change to a larger needle size at the bust and then go back down a size for the rest.
Hope this helps and good luck!
SD
that's a gorgeous colour, it will look lovely :)
I'm actually a small size, but knit the medium in rusted root, so I can wear a camisole underneath. but I think my tension is always a bit on the tight side!!
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