Sample Stitch Kimono Knit-a-long

This is the blog for the Sample Stitch Kimono Knit-a-long hosted by Gwen Bortner and Knitability. To join, please visit our website at www.knitability.com.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Finally finished!

I just slipped in under the wire ... I knew I had a class with Gwen on Thursday, June 12th, so what was I doing late Wednesday night? Sewing the final panel onto my SSK. I wore it to class on Thursday and everyone seemed to like it.


The huge bat-wing sleeves are a little overwhelming for my 5 foot stature and Gwen suggested removing one panel from each sleeve to make it a little less fabric. I'll probably do that and also take her suggestion that I crochet an edging around the neck and front to give it a little more structure.


I completed the jacket though, and Gwen liked it, and I'm happy. This picture is sort of crappy and doesn't show the fabulous texture of the thing. I may try to post another picture later.