Now that Tangled Yoke is out of the way, it's time to audition new projects.
I've actually started Tilted Duster from the same issue of Interweave Knits as the Tangled Yoke. I'm using some Brown Sheep worsted in colorway Prairie Fire. It's a really pretty deep red and this yarn is a rather good value.
Compared to Tangled, this project almost flies off the freaking needles! I am torn by this design though. The stockinette of the skirt curls something fierce. I've perused Ravelry to glean some knowledge from folks who are ahead of me on this one. I've found that many find the sleeves to be tight and the stockinette skirt of the sweater needs to be blocked like heck and darnation. Some are also finding the collar fussy and I've seen some modified to be open like a lapel type collar. Cute variation.
One knitter made a hem to combat the hated curl of stockinette and I'm drawn to this idea. I may hem or knit 4 or so rows of 2x2 rib at the end (you knit the skirt top down). I'm fully prepared to rip the whole shebang out in the end though. If it's going to be a pain, it's going down buddy. Tough love.
Kick that duster's ASS!
Posted by: becky | October 01, 2007 at 03:29 PM
I love Ravelry for that reason!
And the tough love attitude is a must now a days, huh?
Posted by: Christie | October 01, 2007 at 03:29 PM
I like that pattern.
And I often knit 4 rows of 2/2 ribs or moss stitch for the same reason : it works well.
Posted by: Jocelyne | October 02, 2007 at 02:05 AM
Ravelry has been very useful in searching out information like this.
I think it's too much of a PITA, from what you describe.
Posted by: Laurie | October 02, 2007 at 05:30 AM
There's something about this design that strikes me as more interesting than wearable. But then again, Parikha's version (at the brown sheep, if you don't read her) is pretty stunning.
We'll enjoy seeing it, whatever you decide!
Posted by: Amy | October 02, 2007 at 08:13 AM
You might be crazy, but it doesn't mean you can't tilt. I know others have had problems with the crazy collar. I think Brown Sheep is a good sub, for the crazy cold winter in LA, right? ;-)
Posted by: Wanda | October 02, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Parikha does have a nice one up on Flikr. Your arms should be fine in the sleeves -- for DD I'd have to add inches to the width.
The weight of the BS yarn should help counter the stockinette curl with drape. Fingers crossed.
Posted by: Sylvia | October 03, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Can't wait to see your Tilted duster. I'm thinking about doing that one too. Right after I finish my pile of WIP'S.....
Posted by: Carol | October 03, 2007 at 07:36 PM
Hey, what's wrong with curling? I like the relaxed attitude of it. But, of course, by all means, if you don't like it you can conquer with a hem or ribbing ...
Posted by: norah gaughan | October 07, 2007 at 06:32 AM