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April 29, 2007
Flicca is done!
Yes, she is! This blog entry is filled with pictures of just Flicca. Let's start with a few shots of Flicca on a hanger.
Although the orginal is buttonless, I decided to add three buttons. The pattern advises you to knit the left edging band first, if you want to add buttons, so you can use that to decide where to put the button holes in the right edging band. This worked well for me. Because of the yarn I was using (which meant my gauge was completely off) I couldn't use the stitch counts for the collar and the edgings in the pattern. It took me a number of tries to get it right, but I finally did!
The pattern also advises you to sew in a ribbon along the inside of the neck, to prevent the neckline from stretching. I asked my mother to help me with this and in no time the ribbon was in place.
And now for some modelled shots:
I love the way this cardigan feels!
I decided to change the sleeves so they wouldn't be too wide at the wrists. Instead of starting with k3,p1 and decreasing to k2,p1 after a while, I started with k2,p1 right away. I'm glad I did, I like the shape of the sleeves this way.
Of course, the fit will be a lot more elegant when my big belly is gone, but I enjoy wearing it in my present state as well.
So that's Flicca for you. I will put her in the finished items album sometime soon, with some more details. For now: the pattern can be purchased through Anna Bell's website. The yarn I used is Lana Grossa Royal Tweed in color #10, on 6 mm needles. I used a little over 15 balls. As I said, my gauge was completely off, so I used the stitch numbers for the second largest size, with the lenghts given for the smallest size. I'm glad to say this turned out great!
Questions and answers
Leslie asked about the booties in my last blog entry: The booties are just adorable. What pattern and yarn are you using?
The speckled yarn is ONline Supersocke in color #220. I bought it years ago in Germany. I have no idea if it is still being made. The white yarn is some unidentified sock yarn (the ball band is long gone...). The pattern I'm using is from the summer 2004 issue of Marie Claire Idées, a French crafting magazine. Here is another pair of booties I made using this pattern.
yvonnep asked: Heb je de evening stockings op 4 of 5 pennen gebreid? [Did you use 4 or 5 needles to knit the evening stockings?]
I used 4 needles, like I usually do. I only use 5 if the pattern repeat is much easier to keep track of when divided by 4. To me, less needle changes means faster knitting.
Elske asked: When is your due date?
Well, let's just say I'm getting closer and closer.... I'm not going to publish the exact date on the internet! I'll let you all know when there's news to be told...
Posted by saartje at April 29, 2007 10:26 PM
Comments
What a great sweater/coat. It's so versatile! And congrats on your baby.
Posted by: stephanie at April 30, 2007 1:46 AM
Oh i think it looks lovely with your belly :)
Posted by: pixie at April 30, 2007 1:48 AM
Flicca looks great! (and so do you!) Thanks for sharing the baby "bump" with us. It's great to see all of your projects.
Posted by: Roberta at April 30, 2007 3:40 AM
Wow, such elegance, even with the big baby belly.
Posted by: Yvon at April 30, 2007 6:12 AM
O Saartje wat is het vest prachtig geworden!!!!!!!!
Hij staat je fantastisch!!!
EN wat snel klaar en dat voor een breister die eerst aangaf alleen kleine dingen te willen breien.
Posted by: Tijm at April 30, 2007 6:49 AM
De Flicca is prachtig geworden Saartje, je hebt het inderdaad heel snel afgekregen. Het staat je trouwens erg mooi, zelfs met je prachtige buik!
Posted by: Hannah at April 30, 2007 7:10 AM
Flicca looks so beautiful. You are realy an artist
...Your baby belly looks so sweet
Posted by: mumintroll at April 30, 2007 7:40 AM
Wow, ik zou hem zo aantrekken. Hij ziet er heerlijk comfortabel uit. En je zwangere buik staat er prachtig in!!
Posted by: Annita at April 30, 2007 9:56 AM
Je Flicca ziet er erg mooi uit, de kleur past er precies bij. De sokken in je vorige post zijn ook prachtig, wat een goed idee om ze wat korter te maken!
Posted by: Nynke at April 30, 2007 11:11 AM
What an awesome project. It came out just beautful!
Posted by: Barb at April 30, 2007 11:25 AM
Prachtig vest is het geworden!
Posted by: froukje at April 30, 2007 12:44 PM
How very nice! Was Flicca not a Pony?
Posted by: Monika at April 30, 2007 12:52 PM
I really like the look of that cardigan. It looks warm and comfy; I think it's calling out to me to knit my own, too. :D
Posted by: Ria at April 30, 2007 2:39 PM
Flicca looks fab. I'm so tempted to knit one myself, but the weather here is so warm just now that it seems like madness...
Posted by: Helen at April 30, 2007 3:17 PM
Wow, so gorgeous! I think the addition of the buttons was a great idea. Nice work!
Posted by: Heather at April 30, 2007 5:42 PM
Wat een prachtig vest! You look so beautiful in it! You must be waiting for a weather that allow you to wear it now ;o)
Posted by: Angsoka at April 30, 2007 8:05 PM
Wow! I'm impressed that this design works both for maternity wear AND afterwards. Few patterns are that versatile!
The buttons were a very good decision. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. at April 30, 2007 9:36 PM
Looks beautiful! Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Lori at April 30, 2007 11:54 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!! And worth the effort. You look great too! Hang in there. Best wishes for a safe delivery!
Posted by: Rani at May 1, 2007 4:15 AM
Hallo Saartje,
Wat weer een mooi breiwerk heb je af, het zal straks niet meer in zo'n hoog tempo kunnen als je kindje is geboren. Succes met je laatste loodjes!
groetjes Janet
Posted by: Janet at May 1, 2007 9:01 AM
Heel erg fraai, wat een prachtig kledingstuk de Flicca!! Veel draaggenot
Posted by: siem at May 1, 2007 9:56 AM
Hello!
I found your blog while searching yarn shops and the Netherlands in Google. I just spent 2 hours reading your blog and investigating your helpful links. I'll be visiting Delft in a couple of weeks and you gave me some great ideas for yarn shops to visit in Leiden and Utrecht while my husband is at his conference. You make lovely things and enjoyed your blog. Good luck with your baby!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle at May 3, 2007 5:33 PM
Saartje, wat is je Flicca mooi geworden!! Staat je erg mooi. Zeker nu tijdens je zwangerschap. De sokken een logje terug zijn ook al weer zo mooi!
Posted by: Marijna at May 3, 2007 11:18 PM
Supermooi, geweldig patroon, mooie uitvoering, en, ja, die buik erin is helemaal het einde, daar kun je niet omheen (!). Lekker dat-ie voor de bevalling af is, wat zal-ie heerlijk zijn erna!
Posted by: rineke at May 4, 2007 6:22 PM
Hi Saartje,
Flicca ziet er geweldig uit. En zoals velen al schreven staat het je bijzonder mooi met je babybuik. Het zal nu vast niet meer lang duren voordat je jullie kleintje mag knuffelen.
Succes!
Posted by: Myriam at May 11, 2007 7:04 PM
Ha Saartje,
Hoe gaat het met je??
De laatste loodjes of is het nog niet echt zwaar?
Even een vraag. Heb je nog tijd en zin om je slofjes met patroon op je blog te zetten?? Een vrouw die vaak ook in Wouters zit had er belangstelling voor en omdat ze niks van internet weet heb ik gezegd dat als het er kwam te staan, dat ik het dan voor haar zou kopieren.
Kijk maar even of het lukt.
Ik hoop dat je nog een rustige tijd zult hebben en kunt genieten van je dikke buik.
Posted by: Tijm at May 12, 2007 6:33 AM
It looks great! I don't know if I'd have enough patience to work on something that large...I tend to knit the smaller items like socks, baby items, etc. Some day I'll have to make myself a sweater/cardigan though.
Posted by: Shelley at May 14, 2007 1:09 AM
The sweater coat looks just lovely on you and the addition of the buttons is a good touch.
Posted by: annmarie at May 14, 2007 11:58 PM
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Have a splendid day!
Kasia
Posted by: Kasia at May 17, 2007 4:25 PM
that is just perfect - the color - the fit - the everything - looks super comfy!!
Posted by: karen at May 19, 2007 7:57 PM
Saartje, I finally sat down and read through your blog. It is my favorite place to get inspiration. Thanks for keeping it in English!
I hope all is well with the "three"??? of you!!
Ciao from Minnesota
Randi
Posted by: Rani at May 21, 2007 3:58 AM
One afternoon, I was in the backyard hanging the laundry when an old, tired-looking dog wandered into the yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home. But when I walked into the house, he followed me, sauntered down the hall and fell asleep in a corner. An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. The next day he was back. He resumed his position in the hallway and slept for an hour.
This continued for several weeks. Curious, I pinned a note to his collar: "Every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap. "
The next day he arrived with a different note pinned to his collar: "He lives in a home with ten children - he's trying to catch up on his sleep."
I cried from laughter
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