Friday, May 23, 2008

A Tale of Two Sleeves

It was the worst of knitting, it was the best of knitting...

...Nah, just kidding! My knitting is not that dramatic. I did want to share the story of my Wallis Cardigan, though. I experimented with two different sleeve sizes, both of which were smaller than what the pattern instructs. See what you think.


I first made the sleeve that is pictured on the left. It is about 1" in circumference less than the pattern, and about 1-1/2 inches shorter. To me, though, it still seemed too big. You can see the sizing problem better from the side.


So the second sleeve was made smaller. This one is about 3" in circumference less than the pattern, and about 2-1/2 inches shorter. I think it is a far, far better sleeve.

9 comments:

  1. It is beautiful and I agree, shorter sleeve is way better.

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  2. So pretty - the short sleeve is nicer. Did you increase the sleeve back to the dimensions called for in the pattern or did you adjust the armhole shaping as well?

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  3. I definitely agree, the smaller is much better.

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  4. Absolutely yes, the smallest sleeve by far!

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  5. Pretty cardigan! I also like the smaller sleeve, will make a note for whenever I cast on for Wallis.

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  6. Without a doubt, the shorter sleeve if far better on you. Amazing what a difference a relatively nominal adjustment can make. Great job on this sweater!

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  7. oh definitely the smaller sleeve! It suits you better, and suits the lines of the sweater more. You did a great job, by the way!

    - Julie

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  8. It seems to be unanimous: the shorter sleeve. The cardigan looks great!

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  9. Agreed. I like the smaller sleeve as well. I'm considering doing blouson sleeves when I finally start this project or else foregoing sleeves entirely, but I love the way yours turned out!

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