That's Me In the Corner
09/22/2021
(Click here for a soundtrack to accompany today's post.)
(In case you're not already singing along. . . )
I've knit a lot of sweaters over the years.
But I've never knit one sideways before.
Until now . . .
Yep.
That's me in the corner.
That's me in the spotlight.
Losing my religion. . .
It was kinda weird to knit a sweater from cuff-to-cuff, sideways. I had to wrap my brain around it a few times there . . . on the fly. Row gauge was a huge issue for me (on a sideways project, the stitch gauge determines length; the row gauge the width), so that had me flipped around, too. It's a little like knitting origami.
As I was knitting this sweater, I really liked the "wrong side" better than the "right side" (I blogged about that here) . . . but, in the end, I went with the "right side" out. I tried with the "wrong side." But the seaming was a nightmare. And the decreases/increases didn't looks so hot from the "wrong side" either.
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
That was just a dream . . .
I LOVE this! The yarn choice, the colors, and the fit is perfect on your Kym. I even like the fringe (and I'm not much of a fringe person). Well done!
Posted by: Vera | 09/22/2021 at 08:06 AM
I am with Vera! This is just gorgeous! I love the fit, the shape, and the colors are so perfect for you! Well done!
Posted by: kat | 09/22/2021 at 08:21 AM
Absolutely gorgeous and I love the yarn you used! Perfection 😊
Posted by: Tina | 09/22/2021 at 08:38 AM
It looks fabulous on you, Kym! Despite the struggles with row gauge, it looks like it ended up pretty much a perfect fit.
And thanks for the earworm! I had it in my head as soon as I read the title of your post and didn't even need to click through to see the video to know what it was.
Posted by: Sarah | 09/22/2021 at 08:41 AM
Love it! Looks great on you.
One of the non knitting things I am working on this week is learning to play Losing my Religion on guitar :)
Posted by: Erika | 09/22/2021 at 09:11 AM
Love it, and it looks so good on you! The fringe detail is fantastic.
Posted by: Shirley | 09/22/2021 at 09:28 AM
What a great sweater! In spite of your row gauge difficulties, it looks like a great fit and such a wonderful color. I hope you enjoy wearing it!
Posted by: Debbie | 09/22/2021 at 09:49 AM
I had Michael Stipe and the mandolin in my head as soon as I read your title! That is a lovely sweater and it looks great on you. I'm a little iffy about fringe, but it looks good and really goes with the great shape of the sweater. Well done!
Posted by: Bonny | 09/22/2021 at 10:55 AM
That's SO YOU!!! funny how you came to it by "losing your religion", huh?! Seriously, the "different" construction, the not-matchy stripes, and the fringe ... LOVE it!! (and whoa, look at how long your hair is!)
Posted by: Mary | 09/22/2021 at 11:08 AM
What a perfect fit. And GREAT HAIR pictures!
Posted by: Carolyn | 09/22/2021 at 11:25 AM
I adore this sweater and it's just so perfect for you! That bit of fringe is very hippie-ish and the colors are awesome and your hair looks freaking fabulous!
Posted by: Carole | 09/22/2021 at 11:32 AM
The sweater is gorgeous and so is your hair!! :)
Posted by: Maggie | 09/22/2021 at 11:37 AM
I think it looks lovely on you! I've never even attempted to knit a sweater sideways - I'm lucky I can get it done the usual way. But what a good adventure with a wondering ending.
Posted by: Bridget | 09/22/2021 at 01:26 PM
Love, love, love! 70's me loves the colors and the fringe (Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors vibe) and the NOW me loves the fit and flow. Fantastic job, Kym!
Posted by: Mary | 09/22/2021 at 01:29 PM
I love it! I love the dip in it so much! And the yarn is perfection!
Posted by: Kim | 09/22/2021 at 02:05 PM
Amen to all of the above! Was it harder to maintain gauge with a non-woolly yarn? That would be my one concern. Although the Summer Sesame is really beautiful and will rth the effort.
Posted by: Chloe | 09/22/2021 at 05:09 PM
WORTH
Posted by: Chloe | 09/22/2021 at 05:10 PM
That sweater is awesome and you look beautiful in it!
Congrats on a great finish.
Posted by: Dee | 09/22/2021 at 07:35 PM
You can be a modeI! I need to go back and check the yarn you used...hoping it is not wooI!
Posted by: kathy b | 09/22/2021 at 09:14 PM
The fit, the colors, the style and the texture make this sweater so unique. Love everything about it. It also looks comfortable and cozy but with a more stylish air. Fantastic, Kym!! You're playing one of my favorite songs!
Posted by: Margene | 09/23/2021 at 10:24 AM
Oh, that's super cute!! I love the fringe!
Posted by: Vicki | 09/23/2021 at 10:50 AM
You are rocking this sweater. The sweater fits well and looks great on you. Well done.
Posted by: Jane | 09/24/2021 at 08:51 PM