Braeburn
Finished
December 14, 2013
December 31, 2013

Braeburn

Project info
Braeburn by Gudrun Johnston
Knitting
SweaterPullover
me
31.5
Needles & yarn
US 8 - 5.0 mm
Quince & Co. Lark
none left in stash
9 skeins = 1206.0 yards (1102.8 meters), 450 grams
Red
Quince & Co
Notes

Notes for next time:

  • check gauge and/or size up. This ended up more snug than the modelled version.
  • Definitely add to sleeve length again. I believe I aimed for a 19” sleeve length? But didn’t keep proper notes. My Strokkur pullover is my go-to sweater for sleeve length comparison.
  • Length - the body length is shorter than expected, which is perfect for skirts, but too short for jeans or pants.
  • I love how the cabling continues into the ribbed section of the hem!
  • This yarn is soft, but seems like it will be pilly.

Cast on. this yarn, looks red online, but it looks orange to me in real life (a good orange) but looks red in photos. Interesting and very pretty red-orange colour. It’s just a touch more red than Nasturtium.

12/17 On to the raglan shaping!

12/19 split sleeves and body. These little balls of Lark yarn run out quickly, I’m already on ball #4.

12/24 nearly finished the body before the short row shaping. I’m worried I’m going to run out of yarn! I’m almost done my 6th ball of yarn which leaves less than 3 for the sleeves.

I did not run out of yarn, ended with two tiny balls of yarn. I made the sleeves longer too.

I thought I would not like the A-line shaping and wish for more fitting, but in fact I really like it. I love the longer hemline for the back.

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December 14, 2013
December 31, 2013
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by Quince & Co.
Worsted
100% Wool
134 yards / 50 grams

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  • Originally queued: November 19, 2013
  • Project created: December 14, 2013
  • Updated: February 13, 2014
  • Progress updates: 5 updates