Archive of Thread: Luna sweater Back

1 year ago
 

Knitted on lk150, tension 1, using some old Bramwell 4ply, and Knititnow Luna pattern .
I was going to just make a sleeveless pullover, then decided to have a go at  set in sleeves. 
I hated every minute of sewing them in, but it came out fine. I actually followed a Patons YouTube tutorial and I think it helped me a lot...  https://youtu.be/urOn3DSHBlc 
 Not sure if I'll do another set in sleeve top, I definitely prefer raglan or drop shoulder patterns. 
I hand knitted 2x1 ribs and cast off using the next size up crochet hook. 
I short rowed the front neckline. 
I'm pleased with the end result, it fits well and feels comfortable - perhaps I'll make the neck a little higher next time...

1 year ago

Your sweater turned out beautifully!  

Lots of knitters (hand and machine) shy away from set in sleeves.

Options:
Set in the sleeves on the machine
Knit them top down, joining as you go (lots of knitters love this method)

Here's a bit of a rant about "Sleeve Perfection"
https://www.knititnow.com/learn/tutorial/580/set-in-sleeve-perfection

1 year ago
Hi Sue, thank you! The link 'knit them top down' doesn't seem to be working?
Joy 🤔 🤔 

1 year ago
Hmm... please try again.
https://www.knititnow.com/learn/tutorial/726/top-down-set-in-sleeves