Once upon a time, I was pretty decent at math. I could do all sorts of calculations in my head without working too hard at it. But now, 2 kids and multiple distractions later, I find it too taxing! So when I encountered the directions for the front section of
Akomeogi, I realized there were just too many things going on at the same time for me to keep track of them all. On top of that, I wanted to make some mods and had to figure out how to make them work. So, I printed out some
graph paper and drew myself a little diagram.
It's not a standard knitting chart, but it just helps me to know, row by row, where I decided to do the decreases, make the short-row pleats, and place the buttons. The diagram was a real lifesaver! (Or at least, a mind-saver). I'm pleased with how it's turning out so far. This picture is pre-blocking and pre-buttons. Now it's on to the sleeves.
P.S. Happy 4th of July to those of you in the States!
That looks great--I love the color you chose! I'm thinking of doing one in a similar color. :)
ReplyDeleteI wanted to make this top too! Yours come out very nice and It looks great on you! All the hard work on the calculation and diagram are worth it!
ReplyDeletep.s. thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. Sorry I missed your award until two months later. :P Your encouragement definetely helps and I will keep my blog going like you! Thanks again.
Looks great so far! (I'm with you on the math -- I never expected knitting to be such a brain buster until I wound doing trig on a triangular shawl. Love it.)
ReplyDeleteWow! That's looking good so far. Can't wait to see the final product!
ReplyDeletewow, it looks awesome so far!! it even looks good as a sleeveless top, you know.
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Wow, you look awesome in that! You know, that picture makes think that pattern would look awesome sleeveless if you did it in a linen yarn, on large needles for an airy fabric. It would be a great summer top.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the pleats on this top! Its looking great so far, and, I have to agree with teamknit, it even looks awesome sleeveless :)
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