TL;DR Do you expect stockinette in a silk/mohair blend (Tilia by Filcolana) to grow longer after blocking?

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Do you remember my fluffy WIP of doom? It was nearly finished before the holidays. But I ran out of yarn, with no hope of getting my hands on more of the same. Filcolana has apparently changed suppliers or something and the new lots look completely different nowadays (much more muted colours - I’m really happy I have the older version).

Anyway, I was absolutely devastated. So I took pictures of the sweater to show you, thinking I might take away some of the body length in order to finish the sleeves. Seeing the pics, however, I think I’m not mad at the proportions as they are.

Side note: Thank all the gods of knitting for TAAT, otherwise I’d have one sleeve and a half.

OK, now time for a confession: When I started this project, I didn’t block my swatch. So I don’t know how the proportions will change after blocking/wearing etc. I’m afraid that the sleeves will grow longer, ending up like too-short-full-length-sleeves instead of 3/4. In which case I should unravel a bit of the sleeves before doing the I-cord edge.

What do you think?

  • JungleJim@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I know nothing of these magics, but I saw your sweater on my homepage and it looks great. I like the proportions, the cut and color and fit are all really nice. I hope it all turns out how you want, so far so good.

    Edit: I like that the sleeve length keeps you warm but wouldn’t get soiled in day-to-day activities like washing a few dishes or a quick garden task.