After swatching the charted pattern, I realized that the sweater was not going to turn out as well as I hoped.
The cables are nice and warm and lofty, but the double-moss stitch and the diagonal stitch areas aren't. So I've abandoned this sweater, and I'm going to make one up using more of an all-over cable pattern. I'm actually thinking of big sections of cable (say about 20 stitches) separated by narrow bands of seed stitch. DH want's pockets, and this would be an easy way to have the vertical cable merge into them. I'd like each cardigan front to have three panels, and so careful measurements are in order. So I'm back to swatching, and I'll post a couple of alternatives and ask for your preferences.
I'm disappointed that this sweater isn't barrelling along at a faster rate, but I know I'll be happier with the finished garment by making these adjustments and changing my plans.
I think the pattern looks beautiful. But hopefully you'll like your next design better!
Posted by: tiennie | February 05, 2007 at 12:27 PM
The green swatch is wonderful. What sweater pattern is this? I would like to knit this for my grandson. Thank you
Posted by: Gayle | February 05, 2007 at 10:05 PM