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final details...
My linen
One-Row-Tuck GirlFriend Hoodie is done,
awaiting the arrival of the zipper - I did order it from zipperstop.com and it
should be here, maybe even before Christmas! I ordered two - a nylon one that was a #3 lightweight and a #5 metal, brass coloured teeth option and I can decide which one will be best - I have not particularly liked the nylon coil ones but I thought maybe it was time to try one again - the lightweight part caught my eye! and they seemed pretty cheap so what the hay? The hoodie's all finished up, washed and
dried, bands on, ready for the last thing of machine sewing in the zipper. I
opted for slightly narrower hem bands than the original MFH pattern - if you go to 'Just the Flax' (KW#47), I used the same
graded-tension bands, same number of stitches, but I started at T10 and went
down from there by one dot per row for 7 rows and then back up - yes, there is
an extra row (8) on the front side of the band - that helps it to lay flat and
not curl over or under. I made the cuff narrower yet, only 5/6 rows, but again
same number of stitches as the cast-on edge. I used all the same finishing
techniques as the Manfriend Hoodie, with the outside seaming and the same front edge stabilizing for the
zipper installation... I'm so happy with this, I'm looking around to see what
else I can use for another one and, even though it's freaking cold here and
this is supposed to be warm weather wear, I won't be waiting, I'll wear it as
soon as the zipper is in - we do have central heating!
My linen
One-Row-Tuck GirlFriend Hoodie is done,
awaiting the arrival of the zipper - I did order it from zipperstop.com and it
should be here, maybe even before Christmas! I ordered two - a nylon one that was a #3 lightweight and a #5 metal, brass coloured teeth option and I can decide which one will be best - I have not particularly liked the nylon coil ones but I thought maybe it was time to try one again - the lightweight part caught my eye! and they seemed pretty cheap so what the hay? The hoodie's all finished up, washed and
dried, bands on, ready for the last thing of machine sewing in the zipper. I
opted for slightly narrower hem bands than the original MFH pattern - if you go to 'Just the Flax' (KW#47), I used the same
graded-tension bands, same number of stitches, but I started at T10 and went
down from there by one dot per row for 7 rows and then back up - yes, there is
an extra row (8) on the front side of the band - that helps it to lay flat and
not curl over or under. I made the cuff narrower yet, only 5/6 rows, but again
same number of stitches as the cast-on edge. I used all the same finishing
techniques as the Manfriend Hoodie, with the outside seaming and the same front edge stabilizing for the
zipper installation... I'm so happy with this, I'm looking around to see what
else I can use for another one and, even though it's freaking cold here and
this is supposed to be warm weather wear, I won't be waiting, I'll wear it as
soon as the zipper is in - we do have central heating!
4 comments:
Looks great! No need to wait for warmer weather, layer it and it's perfect! Zipperstop is a great outfit, they'll even help you match your zipper fabric to your project.
Looking good. Don't forget to post pictures of it after you get the zipper in. Your knitting is so inspiring. Beautiful.
This is a great piece Mary Anne..love it! If you ever consider selling a pattern for this one put me on your list! Freezing here in Bend too..brrr!
♡ Barb in Bend
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