Wow - very impressive! And, I wouldn't ditch the gold buttons. I think they give this sweater a sophisticated "Chanel" look! I certainly wouldn't have the courage to do this, though your directions are extremely detailed and helpful.
You did a great job! I once shortend sleeves on a bargin sweater. I remember the struggle of unraveling the cuffs as you cant unravel easiy from the cuff up! However, my sweater was machine sewn and I just did the same. I was very glad i made the effort and wore that sweater for a long time.
I love that you took the time to do this! The stitch is so interesting. It looks like it’s mimicking crochet. I tried to save a secondhand sweater recently, but haven’t succeeded yet. The neckband was too tight to fit over a head! It was a separate piece, so I took it off and reknit it larger, but now it stands up straight. It’s good that we try to make things work for us!
I love that you took the time to do this! The stitch is so interesting. It looks like it’s mimicking crochet. I tried to Dave a secondhand sweater recently, but haven’t succeeded yet. The neckband was too tight to fit over a head! It was a separate piece, so I took it off and reknit it larger, but now it stands up straight. It’s good that we try to make things work for us!
Try taking out the last few rows of the neckband and decreasing about 15% of the stitches (about 1 out of every 6, more or less). Then just be sure to either bind off loosely, or use your favorite stretchy bind off technique. My personal choice would be the suspended bind off. You can find instructions here: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/binding-off-intermediate-and-advanced-techniques/
I love this!!! Thank you!!!! I, too, often have sleeve length issues..
Now, a question for you... mending. Would you ever consider doing a zoom class on mending sweaters? I have a sweater in my freezer right now (to kill any remaining moth larvae) that has moth holes and I want to mend it... I would love to see how to do this.
I’ll keep this in mind next time I sit down to do some mending. In the meantime, Farm & Fiber Knits published a good series of mending videos. Here is the introductory post https://farmfiberknits.com/build-a-basic-mending-toolkit
You’ll find the links to the videos at the bottom of the article.
I sometime enjoy the bling of gold buttons, but I think they limit the versatility of the jacket. The color is very denim friendly, but the gold buttons give it a formal touch.
If I say "Dusty, the vintage button lady", do you know who I mean? She is always at VKL, Rhinebeck, and I'm sure a dozen other venues. She would have a good button for you, for sure!
I love that you re-worked, then re-invented your silk sweater! That sweater has given you more than your money's worth, and you honored the yarn by not discarding it when the style became dated.
I learned something today!
Hooray!
Well done. Love the
repair work and your explanations.
Thank you!
Wow - very impressive! And, I wouldn't ditch the gold buttons. I think they give this sweater a sophisticated "Chanel" look! I certainly wouldn't have the courage to do this, though your directions are extremely detailed and helpful.
If I had paid more for the sweater, I might have been more hesitant. But, it was only $35, and it wasn’t wearable as was, so what did I have to lose?
Wow! Really well done! Have fun in Chicago!
Thank you!
You did a great job! I once shortend sleeves on a bargin sweater. I remember the struggle of unraveling the cuffs as you cant unravel easiy from the cuff up! However, my sweater was machine sewn and I just did the same. I was very glad i made the effort and wore that sweater for a long time.
Good for you for pushing past the struggle and making it work! Here’s your perseverance badge 🌟
I love that you took the time to do this! The stitch is so interesting. It looks like it’s mimicking crochet. I tried to save a secondhand sweater recently, but haven’t succeeded yet. The neckband was too tight to fit over a head! It was a separate piece, so I took it off and reknit it larger, but now it stands up straight. It’s good that we try to make things work for us!
I love that you took the time to do this! The stitch is so interesting. It looks like it’s mimicking crochet. I tried to Dave a secondhand sweater recently, but haven’t succeeded yet. The neckband was too tight to fit over a head! It was a separate piece, so I took it off and reknit it larger, but now it stands up straight. It’s good that we try to make things work for us!
Try taking out the last few rows of the neckband and decreasing about 15% of the stitches (about 1 out of every 6, more or less). Then just be sure to either bind off loosely, or use your favorite stretchy bind off technique. My personal choice would be the suspended bind off. You can find instructions here: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/binding-off-intermediate-and-advanced-techniques/
Thanks! The neckband is folded over, so decreasing isn’t really an option, unfortunately, unless I go with a different style.
Thank you for the great photo tutorial. I haven’t ever needed to alter a store-bought sweater, but now I know what to do if the need arises.
I’m glad it’s made you think about giving it a try.
I love this!!! Thank you!!!! I, too, often have sleeve length issues..
Now, a question for you... mending. Would you ever consider doing a zoom class on mending sweaters? I have a sweater in my freezer right now (to kill any remaining moth larvae) that has moth holes and I want to mend it... I would love to see how to do this.
Thank you :-)
I’ll keep this in mind next time I sit down to do some mending. In the meantime, Farm & Fiber Knits published a good series of mending videos. Here is the introductory post https://farmfiberknits.com/build-a-basic-mending-toolkit
You’ll find the links to the videos at the bottom of the article.
Thank you!!!!
What a wonderful outcome to your project, Sandi! You're amazing.
I'm adding There is No Place For Us to my reading list - sounds like a good book club choice.
It’s a terrific book!
So well done, both the repair and your explanation. Made me want to try this out!
Go for it!
Wow
What a great job. I agree with you - i hate gold buttons.
I sometime enjoy the bling of gold buttons, but I think they limit the versatility of the jacket. The color is very denim friendly, but the gold buttons give it a formal touch.
If I say "Dusty, the vintage button lady", do you know who I mean? She is always at VKL, Rhinebeck, and I'm sure a dozen other venues. She would have a good button for you, for sure!
I do know! I’ve spent money in her booth at SAFF more than once!
Sandi, do you always come to SAFF? I live in Asheville and go every year. We should connect if possible.
I don’t go every year, but often. Next time I go I’ll let you know! I’d love to connect with you.
I first happened upon her at TNNA [in my LYS days] years ago. Big trouble!!!
I am duly impressed. Congrats on your new sweater.
Thank you!
I love that you re-worked, then re-invented your silk sweater! That sweater has given you more than your money's worth, and you honored the yarn by not discarding it when the style became dated.
And thanks for your opinion on the buttons.