I have almost finished hubby’s Cobblestone Jumper.
It is a little big! In fact it fits all three of my boys even the very sturdy 16 yr old.
Although its big, hubby is very pleased with it.
Lots of questions for the Tuesday night knitters, how to block? Will it grow? Will it shrink? All of the proper woolen jumpers I’ve owned in my life have slowly become smaller over time after a wash. But that might be me and my handwashing skills.
It looks fantastic – well done! Re the blocking – what happened to your swatch when you washed it? This does suppose that you (a) swatched and (b) washed it. If not, my guess is that it will grow a little if you leave it to soak but you could certainly damp it down with a spray mist and tweak it to be the size you want it to be which would do the trick
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Thanks Carie,Ah, swatching, Rachel and I swatched most carefully, I did not however wash said swatch. Mmmm.I must ask questions about this washing of swatches on Tuesday night.
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hey, congratulations! That looks like a LOT of knitting.I would attempt to talk about washes and swatches but (1) I have no knowledge and (2) I would need a stunt linguist so I think I’ll just watch.
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Thanks Mary,It is indeed a Lot of knitting.1760 yards to be almost (not including swatches and frogging, which means more knitting) precise. Which is One of our UK Miles..
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Love it!!!I want to do this jumper for the Oh! Bearded One.What yarn did you use and what size did you do? The Oh! Bearded One is a small man and if it comes out big I may have a problem.
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I made the jumper with Aran Rowanspun. Sizing wise it was the 3rd size in (starting from the smallest. (sorry don’t have the book to hand), knitted on 5 m.m. needles.
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Thanks for that!
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