It’s Finally Done!
Posted on | June 22, 2010 | 13 Comments
Sea Tangles is finally complete and it feels good.
When I saw this Knitty surprise pattern in the Summer 08 issue, I knew I had to have it. I went out immediately, walked down to Habu on my lunch hour and picked up some gorgeous silk/stainless steel yarn in an eggplant color. I cast on right away and it was a bit slow going getting used to the large needles and tiny thread-like yarn, but I was making progress. Then life and designing got in the way. I was only able to pick up my project in between deadlines, knitting a row here and a row there.
Well, considering I’ve been on a hiatus for a little while, I was able to make some time to finish this project up. It still took a little while, but I think the result was well worth it.
The sweater was really easy to knit once you got a hang of the yarn and it the pattern format was fascinating. Every row was written out in an Excel chart and the numbers were completely random. Every time the file is opened, the numbers scramble and change. Since everything was totally random, it also gave me a free pass to not have to follow the numbers exactly. If I lost count, missed a twist, or dropped a stitch, who cares? It was quite liberating!
For blocking, I just pulled each piece into shape the best I could. I started to pin them out on my blocking board but lost patience pretty quick. I just tugged in each direction til each piece looked about the same size.
The seams were done with a simple whip stitch. Again, not really being too exact. I pinned everything together to make it easier to work with and seamed it up fairly quickly.
I absolutely love it! Now I just need to wait for the temperature to drop below 90 so I can wear it!
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June 22nd, 2010 @ 10:29 pm
that looks SO cool.
it has been in my queue forever – thanks for the reminder. :)
really MUST dig out some stash and just get on with it. i love knits that can be picked up randomly and this certainly seems that way – thank you for your info on the pattern.
June 22nd, 2010 @ 10:47 pm
Melissa this is really cool! I love sheer knits and this is SHEAR!!
Looks absolutely fabulous on you too.
June 22nd, 2010 @ 11:30 pm
it looks really really cool! wow, can’t believe you finally finished it. i would never be able to start and stop on a project like that. it’s really stunning on you. very fashion forward!
June 23rd, 2010 @ 2:38 am
This is absolutely beautiful – good for you for finishing it!
You’ve kinda made me think about knitting a version for myself, though I doubt it would look as good on me as it does you!
June 23rd, 2010 @ 4:44 am
I’ve wanted to make this for ages, yours is stunning, great choice of colour!
June 23rd, 2010 @ 7:49 am
So cool! Great job!
June 23rd, 2010 @ 7:56 am
Wow Melissa, that looks really cool! Congratz on finishing it. :D
I know how work can get in the way of those personal projects. I’m glad you got to complete it! It must’ve felt good to do so.
June 23rd, 2010 @ 9:42 am
It’s gorgeous!! I’ve been wondering what it’s like knitting with the stainless steel yarn. The top looks amazing!!
June 23rd, 2010 @ 10:33 am
This is beautiful – I love the rich colour! Sounds like an interesting pattern as well.
June 23rd, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
So gorgeous! It’s looks great on you too.
June 23rd, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
Rather, it looks great…
June 23rd, 2010 @ 11:56 pm
How interesting! First time I see this! Good color choice!
June 25th, 2010 @ 12:32 pm
Delurking to say “That’s lovely”! I’ve been wanting to make that sweater as well. It’s been in my queue for a while on Ravelry. Very nice!