Modified Cowl Neck Pullover :: Before blocking

Mods: Knit 7 more rows before dividing for sleeves; shortened cowl neck by 1"; knit 5 rows of twisted rib at end of cowl; knit larger 2x2 cuffs at bottom and sleeve cuffs; knit longer sleeves (dec 2 sts every 8 rows for length of sleeve).

I'm going to block it tonight - I hope it stretches out a bit and I REALLY hope the sleeves lengthen! I really wanted to be DONE knitting this thing, and I'm afraid I may have cast off for the sleeves a little too prematurely.

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wine me up says:

v! it looks so good. i love, love, love the cowl. oh, and the color is perf!!!
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Lindsay_NYC says:

I love the HUGE neck! Yay!

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Funessa says:

Thank you!!! I feel kind of fat and gross after my rather debaucherous weekend, but I wanted to get some FO shots before I blocked it. I'm going to soak it now!!!!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Funessa says:

Thanks, Lindsay! I'm actually worried it's not HUGE enough, but I wanted to see if it grows any during blocking. (I heart huge cowl necks.)
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

(afm) says:

It looks sooooooo great!
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ReeBeckiSupergirl says:

This is beautiful! Really lovely!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

GirlReaction says:

oh hey this looks fantastic. i think the body looks perfectly fine as is right now. sleeves do seem maybe a tad bit short. can't wait to see post blocking!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Funessa says:

Thanks, guys!!!!
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add_knitter says:

Fantastic! This is my hands down fave DIC color, #1 with a bullet:)
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Francesca Russell says:

I think it looks really good. Love the yarn!
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mersidotes says:

This is gorgeous, Vanessa!
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cauchy09 says:

that collar is superb!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

NotHip says:

oh, you can stretch those suckers when wet. so exciting to be done
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lauren*o says:

Oh V this looks great!! Totally yank on those sleeves when you block em and they'll be fine.
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Funessa says:

@NotHip, lauren*o - Aaaah I totally forgot to measure the sweater pre-blocking, so I have NO IDEA how much to stretch them. D'oh!
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NotHip says:

I say tug an 1.5 inches longer than whatever their current state out of the tub. You can also reblock if that doesn't work.
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Funessa says:

@NotHip - OK at this point I am totally freaking out that it blocked waaaaaay too long, so I kinda just want to throw it in the dryer. Your thoughts?
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NotHip says:

Nooooooo, I've heard too many bad dryer stories (even though I know this is super wash, I worry). I say just scrunch the sleeves back up to a size that looks better and pat it down into the shape you want again & aim a fan on that sucker. Have you measured from your armpit down to your wrist to see how long you want it?
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GirlReaction says:

no do NOT do the dryer
they may shrink up a little bit as they dry anyway
and you can always fold over the cuffs
winter is coming dude, you may want them looooooong
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Funessa says:

Well shit. OK, thanks, guys!!!!!!!
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sifis says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called KNITTING ART, and we'd love to have this added to the group!Thank you.
Sifis Sakalak

It is beautiful.As it is!
Love the style
Congratulations
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Twisted Knitter says:

It turned out great! I love the cowl -- perfect transitions between skeins too. I give it a 10!
Posted 1 week ago. ( permalink )

Funessa says:

Thanks, Twisted Knitter!!! I got lucky with the skein transitions - it was a nail biter there for a while before I went back and returned some dud skeins.
Posted 1 week ago. ( permalink )

Funessa says:

@NotHip, @GirlReaction - OK I just got suuuuuuuper impatient and popped it in the dryer on low for 10 minutes. It's still a little damp so I'm going to let it finish drying on the towels, but I needed to speed up the process a bit! Things do not dry quickly in this humid climate! (As I'm sure you know, Christy... :))
Posted 1 week ago. ( permalink )

mintyfreshflavor says:

can't wait to see it in its super-final state! when i block superwash it always grows exponentially and i sorta smoosh it back to where i want it but i mostly trust that it will shrink back as it dries and i let it be. (no pinning.) i'm sure you can get those sleeves where you want them!
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gleek.net says:

well, it's better that the sleeves grew too long than not grew at all, you can always take out the bind-off and rip them back a little! and yes, DiC classy blocks out super long. hope the body is fine!
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LollyKnit says:

this is really pretty - such a great classic look and a beautiful yarn. love the shape of the cowl neck too!
Posted 10 days ago. ( permalink )

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