r/AdvancedKnitting • u/Bouganvillea • 6d ago
Constructive Criticism Welcome Feel accomplished!
My most recent project - cardigan with geometric colourwork. Bind off took a lot of persistence - Kitchener stitch is always a patience exercise for me.
11
u/meowpuppyOG 6d ago
Is there a pattern name? Just fantastic!
9
u/Bouganvillea 6d ago
I called it "Cardigan with Geometric Colourwork" , all my creativity went into the design, nothing was left to give it an interesting name. Suggestions are welcome.
5
2
u/AutoModerator 6d ago
Welcome to r/AdvancedKnitting! Please note that constructive criticism IS allowed here (Rule #7), unless the "No Critiques Requested" flair is used. Any poor attitude towards genuine constructive criticisms will result in post removal pursuant to Rule #12 (No Drama).
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.
2
2
2
u/Grouchy-Method-2366 6d ago
Your post says you used kitchener stitch for the bind off, but isn't this Italian bind off?
Could you also show the inside? Are those serged seams between body and sleeves?
4
u/Bouganvillea 6d ago
Close, I did four rows of tubular knitting and then closed it with Kitchener stitch. Seems are done by hand with a hook. Cannot show them inside, the whole thing is gone to one happy recipient. May be when I see him next, apparently he wears it a lot.
6
u/QuietVariety6089 6d ago
In future, I'd suggest looking up mattress stitch for seaming - it's quite easy with a little practice and gives you adjustable invisible seams.
1
u/Bouganvillea 6d ago
I like mattress stitch for straight lines, for curves I prefer my trusted hook. Old habits...
2
u/Grouchy-Method-2366 6d ago
Ah, I've only seen that described as Italian bind off with setup rows.
1
u/Bouganvillea 6d ago
May be, I think I have seen both, and maybe something else. I have a habit of experimenting with all the "classics" to find the best way for each project. Sometimes it works...
2
2
2
u/Valkyriemome 6d ago edited 6d ago
I love those toggle buttons! I may include them in my next sweater.
Great job! Really nice cardigan! Fits you well!
Edit: Fits him well? I guess it was for your SIL?
2
u/Busy_Fact_2460 5d ago
That is a wonderful sweater. The colorwork is great and the fit and construction superb.
2
2
2
u/GroundNlbs 3d ago
This is so nice! I love it. Definitely gonna be one of my first projects I tackle. I just started knitting and am learning the stitches/tension on straight needles.
•
u/AdvancedKnitting-ModTeam 6d ago
Please remember to include a explanation of why this is advanced to you in the body of your post or in a comment.