Audrey A-Long

Something new to wear is in my closet!

YES! My Audrey is completed! Am I pleased? Definitely. I think my first sweater turned out great. (My scanner isn't working,sorry no photo) I made mine using the color Jewel, which is beautiful as you can see from KarenR's recent entry. Very elegant.

I learned that seaming isn't something to be afraid of. It was pretty easy, actually. The neckband only took me one time to set it in. I basted it in with some waste yarn first, then seamed. I shortened the sleeve lengths just a little because I was afraid that it would grow to the intended length while wearing it. I didn't want really long sleeves for this sweater. Now, the sleeves are just right.

Also, a big thanks to Becky. for giving some tips on how to not do the darts. My darts from the original pattern just never looked as neat as I wanted them. Instead of giving in, or giving up, I moved the decreases and increases to the sides as Becky did.

Any wishes? Well, just a little. Bigger boobs. NO, I'm kidding. I'm definitely no Sophia Loren, but now I can see how the short rows as Becky also did on hers is still very appropriate for a figure with not much frontage. Though, the sweater fits great as is, but definately short rows are something I plan on trying another time on a fitted top like this one.

Thank you hostesses, this was a wonderful resource for me to have. Thanks also to all of you Audrey graduates that kept checking in on the rest of us until we finished.

Happy Knitting!

Posted by Kate at October 13, 2004 11:11 AM