Edges of Liberty
I'm afraid it's going to be all Liberty all the time for a little while as I try to keep motivated to get the finishing done. The first step for me was to sew the shoulder seams and then pick up >300 stitches around the fronts edges and neck line.
The edging is a nice edging that involves creating a few rows of stockinette, followed by a purl row to create a fold area and a few more rows of stockinette before binding off. The result is a pleasantly firm edge that gives structure to the garment but doesn't overwhelm it. Which I first thought it might when I realized how thick it was going to be.
Quite lovely, I think. Firm, lovely, and not overwhelming at all. Except binding off greater than 300 stitches. That was a little overwhelming. After I got everything bound off, I realized I wasn't so sure just exactly how I was going to attach the folded over edge to the inside of the garment. Since it definitely doesn't want to roll, I decided that I could go with functional rather than strictly beautiful and I opted for a simple whip stich under the bound off edge and under the edge stitch that rolled inward after I picked up the stitches to create the edge. If there was a better way to do this, don't tell me now! There's no way I'm going to go back and redo it.
Originally I was planning to be a bit sneaky with the ends and just weave in the ones you couldn't see and gradually over time take care of the rest. However, after giving it a preliminary try-on, I've concluded that those extra ends will probably add bulk and bulges that will not make me want to wear Liberty. So the next phase in the journey is going to be hunkering down and weaving in a bunch of ends. Where's that bottle of wine when you really need it?
Very nice job on the edging.
Beautiful detail pictures! You have done a very neat work, keep on going, and show us the rest!
I really like these colors, It is a combination you don't often see. You're an inspiration to me to get out those UFO's and start finishing them.
Nice job - I would have done it the same way. I can't wait to see the modeled finished sweater! I love the orange!
Re: the ends. Better you than me.
;-)
The edging looks lovely.
Wine & weaving!? I could help!
Beautiful job on the edging - I feel the excitement as you near the finish...
Although the wine would make the end-weaving more fun, I'm not sure it would make it more attractive. And it's beautiful right now!
P.S. Finished my friend's socks.
You know, I almost kind of like weaving in the ends. It always makes me feel competent.
Of course, I've never woven in that many ends before. :D
Good luck!
The detailing on the edging looks very nice, gives it a finished look.
What lovely work you do! And what a lovely design! Can't wait to see it finished !
I'm sure you can find a liquor store that will deliver! :)
I work for a wine company. How much do you need? It looks wonderful!!!!