Katie Knits

I'm back from holidays. The Whitsundays were gorgeous and we had a blast learning to sail a yacht, we'll definitely be heading back in the near future to make sure we don't forget all we have learnt!

I finished seaming up Selma the day before we left for Queensland but thought I'd save unveiling her for a special occasion, and since today is my Birthday, what more special occasion can there be?



Ooops, I forgot to add my pattern notes:

Specs:
Pattern: Selma from Berocco
Needles: 4mm straights
Yarn: Jo Sharp Classic DK in Brocade (912)
Started: 5th March 2005
Completed: 31st March 2006
Notes: To say I had a few sizing issues with this pattern may be a bit of an understatement. I'd started it once before in 2004 & got the front & back done before deciding it was too small & ripping it, it sat languishing for a year.
I re-worked the pattern slightly the second time around by cutting out the ribbed sections that went up the back & the sleeves & adding some waist shaping by knitting the bottom section in the S size & the top part in the XS size, but when it was all finished & blocked it was HUGE! So I did this to it. I think I went a bit too hard with the scissors though, cause now it doesn't really close, but it is certainly a more flattering fit. It's also a bit tight across the shoulders so I probably should have knit the arms to the bigger size too, other than this small issue I LOVE IT!
I was a bit worried about how stiff the fabric was to start with but with but after washing & blocking is softens up beautifully & is very drapey. It's not the softest yarn, it does have a bit of a prickle factor & I won't be able to wear it against my sensitive skin, but it is ever so warm.