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Am at work with nothing to do therefore I could knit. But I'm surrounded by colleagues therefore I can't.

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Knitting FO: Deborah Cardigan

Ravelry Page.

Pattern: Robinson Cardigan by Florence Miller (Handmade by Florence)

Yarn: Drops Flora and Kid-Silk Mohair, held together.

Inspired by: a cardigan worn by Yoo In-Na on Bo Ra! Deborah / True to Love, Episode 3.

Good things:

It's done!

It was supposed to have more positive ease but whatever, I like it

The ribbons are very fluffy, more than I expected but I've decided to consider them a dramatic statement. Since they are so long I'll be able to make various kinds of bows with them :)

In hindsight:

Just do double-knit edges instead of i-cord.

I should have tried it on with the jeans I planned to wear it with before I started the ribbing, so I could so I could check the length.

I wanted the neck to be sloped in 2 different directions like in the original cardigan, but I messed up with the decreases. In the future, I could try to add a button to try and recreate the little angle, but we'll see.

As I said, it was meant to have more positive ease. I planned to knit a size up to achieve that and then I... didn't? Why??

The future

I have so much black yarn left, I only used 1.5 balls out of 5. I have no idea what to do with it as I don't want to make a sweater/cardigan/hat/scarf. I was thinking a pair of gloves but that won't use much yarn.

I want to take a break from garment making. With my pace it's clear that I need something like 6 months to complete a sweater-like piece and I have to make some winter accessories by September, since I'll be moving to a very cold country.

So onto accessories!

My next project will be completing the Stoïque sock I'm working on (almost done with the heel) and then I'll start a hat with some v expensive yarn I bought in February. Then I'll tackle my first gloves and by that time, it should be September.

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Deborah Cardigan Update

I have completed the Deborah Cardigan!!! Sewed up the ribbons, weaved in every end, everything!!!

Tomorrow I'll take pretty pictures and start blocking. Hopefully it will be a nice day and it will dry quickly.

I'm so excited!!!

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950 yards of gradient 2 ply from 4 ounces of Ramboulliet wool, WPI is probably at least 35 or so but i am too busy petting the skein to check it. i'm so happy with how it came out, still have a lot of work to do on my fine yarn skills but look at it!

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The second ribbon is taking even more time than the first one and it's supposed to be 30 cm shorter.

Never doing ribboned cardigans again.

Deborah Cardigan Update

I've figured out double-knitting and measured how long the ribbons should be thanks to another similar cardigan in my closet.

In the last week, I've knitted 60 cm out of the 130+80 cm in total (it's two ribbons). If I keep this rhythm the cardigan should be done by the end of March :)

The ribbons are thus made: Judy's magic cast-on 16 sts on 3.5 mm needles. Knit with the double knitting method BUT slip the last stitch (a purl stitch) purlwise with the yarn in front; then ktl the first stitch (a knit stitch) (this is a simplified version of NimbleNeedles's tips for neat edges in double knitting and I find that it works just fine).

My tips for double knitting with 1 color are the following:

Keep the purling skein on your left and the knitting skein on your right to avoid tangles

Just tie a ribbon or something on one of the skeins so you always know which skein is which.

If you are an English knitter, when moving the yarns in front/back, first move the strand you've just worked with and then the one you are supposed to work with now. Not the other way around.

These strategies save me from constantly having to check I didn't involuntarily switch the skeins.

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It's soooo cute! I'm still stuck on the second ribbon with mine TT

My robinson wrap Cardigan is finished! I'm sooo in love with the fit

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yall know that post with all of those absolutely stunning crochet flowers? well i just bought a pattern from the shop those are from and Good Fucking Lord.

I was expecting a like a Chart or two, maybe some written instructions. not Seventy Seven full color pages for One type of rose.

this was like 8 bucks???? obviously i did some redacting but Good Lord. if you are even a little bit into crochet go throw money at this absolute Mad woman its Definitely worth it.

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One week later and I'm at 100 cm!!! Can't wait to be done with ribbon #1!

Deborah Cardigan Update

I've figured out double-knitting and measured how long the ribbons should be thanks to another similar cardigan in my closet.

In the last week, I've knitted 60 cm out of the 130+80 cm in total (it's two ribbons). If I keep this rhythm the cardigan should be done by the end of March :)

The ribbons are thus made: Judy's magic cast-on 16 sts on 3.5 mm needles. Knit with the double knitting method BUT slip the last stitch (a purl stitch) purlwise with the yarn in front; then ktl the first stitch (a knit stitch) (this is a simplified version of NimbleNeedles's tips for neat edges in double knitting and I find that it works just fine).

My tips for double knitting with 1 color are the following:

Keep the purling skein on your left and the knitting skein on your right to avoid tangles

Just tie a ribbon or something on one of the skeins so you always know which skein is which.

If you are an English knitter, when moving the yarns in front/back, first move the strand you've just worked with and then the one you are supposed to work with now. Not the other way around.

These strategies save me from constantly having to check I didn't involuntarily switch the skeins.

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finished my jackalope bag this morning ❤️ hand embroidery and textile paint on a cotton bag 🌿☁️

etsy // ig

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Deborah Cardigan Update

I've figured out double-knitting and measured how long the ribbons should be thanks to another similar cardigan in my closet.

In the last week, I've knitted 60 cm out of the 130+80 cm in total (it's two ribbons). If I keep this rhythm the cardigan should be done by the end of March :)

The ribbons are thus made: Judy's magic cast-on 16 sts on 3.5 mm needles. Knit with the double knitting method BUT slip the last stitch (a purl stitch) purlwise with the yarn in front; then ktl the first stitch (a knit stitch) (this is a simplified version of NimbleNeedles's tips for neat edges in double knitting and I find that it works just fine).

My tips for double knitting with 1 color are the following:

Keep the purling skein on your left and the knitting skein on your right to avoid tangles

Just tie a ribbon or something on one of the skeins so you always know which skein is which.

If you are an English knitter, when moving the yarns in front/back, first move the strand you've just worked with and then the one you are supposed to work with now. Not the other way around.

These strategies save me from constantly having to check I didn't involuntarily switch the skeins.

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Learning how to weave! After a brief attempt at card weaving, I discovered pick-up weaving and immediately switched over to weaving with a heddle. And since I need to make everything as complicated as possible, I'm working on creating my own patterns as I learn.

Still figuring out how to maintain an even tension when I move my set up around. Ultimately, I'll get a loom and that should solve most of my issues. They're a tad wonky, but I'm pleased with my patterns and excited to come up with more! :))

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“A 16th c. Scottish Plaid was Found in a Bog–Now Becomes Oldest Historical Tartan Available to Wear Today”

A textile manufacturer in Scotland has recreated the oldest-known piece of Scottish tartan ever found, which was buried for centuries.

Discovered approximately forty years ago in a peat bog, the Glen Affric Tartan underwent testing organized by The Scottish Tartans Authority last year to confirm it was the oldest surviving piece of tartan, dating back to between 1500-1600 CE.

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Deborah Cardigan update

I cast off the sleeves! Kyaaaa! I'm so excited!!! Now I only have the ribbons left. I still need to figure out how to do them but it's going to be fine.

The Italian bind-off went pretty smoothly this time, after all the trouble I had when I bound off the body. I was able to do it while watching tv! What!

Anyway, we are almost at the finish line, you guys, I can't wait to rock this cardigan at uni.

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