Ready, Set, Go – Knit, Swirl!
It’s time to begin the Knit, Swirl project. We got in a shipment of Madelinetosh last Friday and sold out of all of the Pashmina by Saturday afternoon for the Knit-a-long. I frantically called Marina at Madelintosh and she has enough in stock in eight colorways that she is shipping out first thing tomorrow. They are in Texas, should be here in time for the weekend if someone else has their heart set on Pashmina for the Knit, Swirl sweater. If not, we have plenty of other choices. The Madelinetosh Vintage in worsted is still available in lovely colors! The absolute beauty of this book is that there are four silhouettes, which are flattering on different body types. Within these silhouettes are patterns which call for different gauges.
This post will discuss the different silhouettes, sizing and required materials for those joining us for Knit, Swirl LIVE being broadcast on Saturday September 24th at 3pm. If this time doesn’t work for you we will have the videos taped on our website.
“Circle silhouettes offer gentle draping throughout and are softly flared across the back and hips.” This sounds perfect for my hourglass figure and shorter stature!
“Oval silhouettes hang flat across the back with more drape than the circle silhouettes at the front and sides…more variation in overall length is possible than in circle silhouette.” Think deep, deep collars and slim tapered sleeves.
“Centered Silhouettes, collars are deeper and more shawl-like, back lengths are shorter, and the torso and the upper portion of the sleeves are more generous.”
“Off-centered silhouettes, collars are much narrower, back lengths are longer, and the torso and the upper sleeves are more fitted.” I would consider my second sweater as an off-center circle, the off-center oval would be more appropriate for a slender tall woman (not me! Maybe Judy!)
Sizing is by determining your yoke measurement and we will do this on Saturday – so different from bust measurement! The sweater has three sizes: Size One Yoke of less than 33 inch (me), size Two Yoke of less than 35 inch (Nancy) and size Three Yoke of less than 37 inch.
Materials required: yarn is dependent upon pattern and sizing. Ms McIver recommends using resilient yarns and suggests avoiding non-resilient yarns such as cotton, linen or hemp.
I can’t stress the importance of knitting a swatch and blocking it before beginning your project. Ms. McIver suggests creating an 8″ square in pattern, wash in lukewarm water and allow to dry completely before checking your gauge. Adjust needle size to obtain the gauge as directed in the pattern.
Locking stitch markers – about 20 to 25.
Of course, the most important thing needed is Sandra McIver’s Book knit, Swirl!
See you Saturday and continue to follow the progress here!
