Did you know that you don't have to knit a sweater in the same order as the designer?
A few weeks ago, I started knitting the Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose, but there was one thing I knew I wanted to change — the neckband.
It has a high neckline, almost mock turtleneck-like, and while it is gorgeous, I know it's not something I could wear without feeling like I'm being strangled.
So, instead of casting on right at the neckband and working my way down like in the pattern, I checked the directions to see how many stitches my size has at the very start of the colourwork and used a provisional cast on so I could start knitting my sweater from there.
Now, whenever I'm ready, I can pick up those stitches from my provisional cast on, and work the neckband from the bottom up instead. I can do the short rows, adjusting them if I need to, and knit the ribbing as long or short as I want.
Or, maybe even personalize it even further by doing an icord bind off or a folded hem. The possibilities are endless!
Well on my way to a brand new sweater!
I'm Back On Youtube!
I'm so excited to announce that I have started posting videos on YouTube again!
Way back in the day, I had a vlog where I shared the projects I was working on. And now that I've found my passion for knitting again, I thought it was high time to start it back up!
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In my latest episode, I talk about why I'm on a designing hiatus, share a few FOs from over Christmas, a pair of socks I've been working on, and a deep dive into the modifications I'm making to my freshly cast-on Paul Klee Sweater.
Xoxo Megan
PS — Do you want to learn more about modifying sweater patterns so you get the perfect fit, every time? Learn more about our online class, Altering Sweater Patterns. And to get you started on the right track, you can download our free Body Measurements Guide.
