Stick a fork in it, she’s done. Right before I left for camp I’d been on an emotional roller coaster ride with this thing. Loving it, then feeling like I totally screwed it up, then loving it again. But after “show and tell” at camp, it’s definitely love.
I can’t tell you how excited and nervous I was when it was my turn. One of my fellow campers Therese took the following three pictures. You can see her entire camp album here. I’m so grateful to have this pictures. A 1,000 thank yous Therese. You may think I’m a silly groupie but when you’re guru is offering counsel and praise…who wouldn’t be.
One major issue with the coat is the hood. I love hoods but most of my attempts don’t quite work (yet this doesn’t stop me from attempting). This one is no exception. In a word, it’s too big. I thought about tucking it in and tacking it down which I did so you would get a better “effect” of what the hood was intended to look like. Meg said I should steek it and weave the ends together. Cricket will do as she is told.
Can you stand it? That’s Meg Swansen examining my coat…holy crap.
How am I still standing?
It a big person who can post such an unflattering/raw picture of herself. But it so perfectly captures how I was feeling…excited, nervous, honored, proud, humbled and just a bit freaked out.
Love the front. I thought the sleeves were too long but actually I like them that length. I always like my sleeves long.
When it’s laying flat against my back and the two cable “lines” line up. It takes my breath away…
This was one of my favorite parts to knit the epaulet/shoulder saddle. I highly recommend learning to knit back backwards, it saved me so much time and energy. Turning it at the end of each row of 6 stitches would have been ridiculous.
Here’s another feature I love. The all purpose “duct tape of knitting” (to quote Meg), the Icord “shoulder holder”. It was amazing how much of a difference this feature made. It not only rounded out the shoulders but it strengthened the entire coat. Like putting in a support beam in a house. It ran from one shoulder to the other on the inside of the coat so the sleeves wouldn’t drag from the weight.
Almost forget a closeup of the buttons/band. This picture was taken post-camp, thanks for modeling Carolyn (and for taking the coat off and giving it back).
Finally….
Definitely love…..
knitmaster de, i bow down to you! it’s simply stunning and that last photo says it all, beautiful coat, beautiful and happy you!
The i-cord shoulder holder is a brilliant idea! I’ve tried crocheting along that seam, and sewing in bias tape, but the i-cord is truly a stroke of genius, and organic to the work, too.
Wonderful work on your part, wonderful coat!
Squeal!
Beautiful job.
I’m right there with you, loving the coat. If you change your mind, you know I’m right there willing to take it off your hands.
You did such a beautiful job.
Yay! We all love it too.
The coat is fabulous. I have also had some reaaaaaaaaallllllllllllly unsuccessful hoods. I think yours is gorgeous!
I had to bring my Friday swag to book club to show it off. There’s another knitter in my group and even the non-knitters were impressed.
WOW!
That come out absolutely beautiful! It fits you perfectly and looks like it will be so wonderful and snuggly when autumn rolls around.
I like the “shoulder holder” idea, I’ve never heard of that before but it makes so much sense, especially on such a heavy jacket like this.
You know, I don’t think the hood looks too big, but then if I’m wearing a hood, it’s usually cold enough that I’m wearing a hat underneath too!
Beautiful work, many pats on the back!
So. Gorgeous.
I’m jealous!
Freakin’ awesome! And just how hot was it when you took those pics? You are ready for fall.
This is the most beautiful coat I have ever seen!
You have done a wonderful job knitting it!
It was nice of me to take it off and give it back. The pictures are reinforcing just how nice it was. Don’t take the chance of tempting me again especially during cooler weather!
xoxoxo
I love that coat! What a great piece you’ve knitted there. Came across your blog via Ravelry (am the BrightsideKnitter). Thanks for sharing your fotos:)
Renee
Just beautiful. Like you.