Thanks so much to all of you for being willing to test this pattern. You can ask questions and post pictures here as you work on the sweater!
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Hi all,
Just wanted to check in and see how it's going.
Also, Wix announced that it's doing away with Forums, so website owners need to move all their Forums to Groups. I'm going to attempt to do that, but I'm scared we're going to lose our conversation here. If something goes horribly wrong with this transition, please contact me via email: wyldeandplumb@gmail.com
Hopefully this move will go smoothly!
Maria
By the way, I have a complaint about my sweater. I made it with Cascade Sox yarn, which is leaving little teal pills all over whatever I wear beneath it. Argh. I wore a white long-sleeve shirt under it and had to wash the white shirt to get all the pills off. Grump, grump.
Question on the sleeve increases: in the line-by-line instructions, the increases happen at Rows 3, 7, and 11. After, it says “Continue in this pattern, repeating Rows 1-14 as you increase 1 st on each edge of every 4th row”. Am I intended to always increase on PR Rows 3, 7, and 11, or to increase every 4th row (which would be 1, 5, 9, and 13 on the second pattern repeat)? I’ve been doing it the second way, but thought I should maybe check since it isn’t clear to me and thus may not be to others.
I’ve finished the front; no pattern issues found for XL. My only note is that, based on the estimate of front, back, and sleeves each using 1/3 of the total yardage, I think the XL will take me about 2100 yards, which is closer to what I would expect for a long-sleeved cabled sweater. My row gauge is tight, but I worked the instructed number of rows (which ended up being a length that I prefer anyway!) instead of the length that many rows would have created if my gauge was correct.
Will start the sleeves tomorrow using the updated instructions.
Just checking in! I’m at the 4th repeat on the back, and I’m thinking I might make this the front instead so I can work through the neckline numbers a little sooner for you since I feel like I’m going really slowly lol. Then I can do a sleeve so that you can be ready to publish whenever without waiting for me to finish the whole sweater (which, at this pace, will likely be another month or so).
UPDATE ON SLEEVE INSTRUCTIONS
I think the math is correct on these. Let me know if you see or experience any problems. (I highlighted the changes) SLEEVES
Cast on 43 (47, 55, 63, 71) sts.
Ribbing Row 1: k3, (p1, k3).
Ribbing Row 2: p3, (k1, p3).
Work Ribbing Rows 1 & 2 till piece measures 4" (~24 rows).
XS: Increase row (RS): k2, m1, k1, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]2xs, k3, k1. [46 sts]
S: Increase row (RS): k3, m1, k2, PM [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]2xs, k4, k2. [50 sts]
M: Increase row (RS): cast on 1 and knit that new stitch front and back (kfb), PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]3xs, kfb. [61 sts]
L: Increase row (RS): k2, m1, k2, PM [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]3xs, k3, k2. [67 sts]
XL: Increase row (RS): k4, m1, k4, PM [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]3xs, k5, k4. [75 sts]
*Note: For increasing the sleeve width, you will cast on 1 sts at each edge of every 4th row, increasing the amount of SS on both edges. This requires you to alternate between starting SS with a k and start SS with a p on alternating rows. It does not matter whether your SS starts with a k or with a p, only that you consistently k the p sts from the previous row and p the k sts from the previous row.
Next Row: Work SS4(6, 2, 5, 9)*, (PR Row 2) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS4(6, 2, 5, 9).
Row 1 (RS): Work SS4(6, 2, 5, 9), (PR Row 1) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS4(6, 2, 5, 9).
Row 2 (WS); Work SS4(6, 2, 5, 9), (PR Row 2) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS4(6, 2, 5, 9).
Row 3 (Increase Row): Cast on 1, SS4(6, 2, 5, 9), (PR Row 3) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS4(6, 2, 5, 9), cast on 1. [48, (52, 63, 68, 76) sts]
Row 4: Work SS5(7, 3, 6, 10), (PR Row 4) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS5(7, 3, 6, 10).
Row 5: Work SS5(7, 3, 6, 10), (PR Row 5) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS5(7, 3, 6, 10).
Row 6: Work SS5(7, 3, 6, 10), (PR Row 6) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS5(7, 3, 6, 10).
Row 7 (Increase Row): Cast on 1, SS5(7, 3, 6, 10), (PR Row 7) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS5(7, 3, 6, 10), cast on 1. [53, (54, 65, 70, 78) sts]
Row 8: SS6(8, 4, 7, 11), (PR Row 8) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS6(8, 4, 7, 11).
Row 9: SS6(8, 4, 7, 11), (PR Row 9) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS6(8, 4, 7, 11).
Row 10: SS6(8, 4, 7, 11), (PR Row 10) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS6(8, 4, 7, 11).
Row 11 (Increase Row): Cast on 1, SS6(8, 4, 7, 11), (PR Row 11) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS6(8, 4, 7, 11), cast on 1. [55, (56, 67, 72, 80) sts]
Row 12: SS7(9, 5, 8, 12), (PR Row 12) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS7(9, 5, 8, 11).
Row 13: SS7(9, 5, 8, 12), (PR Row 13) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS7(9, 5, 8, 11).
Row 14: SS7(9, 5, 8, 12), (PR Row 14) 2(2, 3, 3, 3)xs, SS7(9, 5, 8, 11).
Continue in this pattern, repeating Rows 1-14 as you increase 1 sts on each edge of every 4th row, until 74 (84, 91, 105, 119) sts are on the needles. Work even until sleeve is 15 (16, 17, 18, 19)” long, or preferred length. Bind off according to Back bind-off instructions, minding the number of SSs and PRs your sleeve has. Cut yarn.
Number of stitches after increases on the sleeve for the XS and S are off. Needs to go up one stitch or down one stitch so it will be even on both sides.
Just got past the ribbing on the XL with the original CO number. I’ve just read through and seen that there’s an updated CO count, so I’ll probably frog and start over with that count after I give the alternate suggestion of a second increase row a try
Yet another update on the body increase rows! XS: Increase row (RS): SS7, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]5xs, SS5, kfb. [109 sts]
S: Increase row (RS): SS5, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]6xs, SS5. [125 sts]
M: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]7xs, k1, kfb [139 sts]
L: Increase row (RS): k, p, m1, PM [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]8xs, k1, kfb. [158 sts]
XL: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]9xs, k1, kfb. [177 sts]
Next row (WS): SS7(5, 3, 3, 3), (PR Row 2) 5(6, 7, 8, 9)xs, SS7(5, 3, 3, 3). Large size still has a problem with being 1 st short after the increase. I will get that fixed. Eventually.
Is everyone able to work on their sweater now? I know the L size still needs the Back Panel increase row fixed, but I don't think any of you are doing an L, right?
I'm taking my daughter to an appointment this morning, but I'll check all those numbers when I get home. Thank you for helping me get these right!
Adrienne, can you tell me if this looks correct for the BACK instructions?
BACK
Cast on 103 (119, 131, 143, 159) sts.
Ribbing Row 1: k3, (p1, k3).
Ribbing Row 2: p3, (k1, p3).
Work Ribbing Rows 1 & 2 till piece measures 4" (~24 rows).
XS: Increase row (RS): SS7, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]5xs, PM, m1, SS6. [109 sts] S: Increase row (RS): SS5, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]6xs, PM SS5. [124 sts] M: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]7xs, PM, kfb, k1. [139 sts] L: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]8xs, PM, m1 SS2. [158 sts] XL: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]9xs, PM, m1, SS2. [177 sts]
Next row (WS): SS7(5, 3, 3, 3), (PR Row 2) 5(6, 7, 8, 9)xs, SS7(5, 3, 3, 3).
Oh woops. Okay, let me go back and correct the body then. Can you take a look at the new pattern PDF I sent and see if you think the sleeves are correct now?
I just updated the pattern and emailed you all a new PDF. I am so grateful to you all!
Seed stitch edges are uneven for XS on the sleeve. Right side has 4 stitches at the beginning and 5 after the last stitch marker.
Sorry I haven’t been around! I had a devil of a time getting gauge in a fabric I liked and then spent most of the weekend getting my daughter ready for the start of middle school this week (eek!). I CO for the back today and am almost finished with the ribbing. Nothing to mention that hasn’t already been covered.
So I finished the back last night and realized that I must have made a mistake with my swatch. It is entirely too small. Sized up my needles and am starting the sleeves today. I will redo the back at the end. So sorry for what will definitely be a delay in my finish. I will keep you updated.
SS should be 6 after the m1.
New directions for the increase row! I will delete the old ones. Thank you so much for all your help on this!
BACK
Cast on 103 (119, 131, 143, 159) sts.
Ribbing Row 1: k3, (p1, k3).
Ribbing Row 2: p3, (k1, p3).
Work Ribbing Rows 1 & 2 till piece measures 4" (~24 rows).
XS: Increase row (RS): SS7, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]5xs, PM, m1, SS7. [109 sts] S: Increase row (RS): SS5, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]6xs, PM SS5. [124 sts] M: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]7xs, PM, kfb, k1. [139 sts] L: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]8xs, PM, m1 SS3. [158 sts] XL: Increase row (RS): SS3, PM, [p1, k5, p1, (k1, p1)3xs, k5, m1p, PM]9xs, PM, m1, SS3. [177 sts]
The m1 doesn’t work after the first set of SS stitches on the xs, but it does work out putting it after placing the last stitch marker as the first SS. Placing it after the first marker messes up the count in between the markers and leaves you a stitch short at the end.
I think you might into the same issue for the large and x-large size.
Just got my yarn in this morning. The cast on number for the XS is not working out for the ribbing. It will have to go down to 103, but that will require an extra m1 in the increase row or up to 107 which will decrease the number of m1’s in the increase row.
*I’m thinking that if you put a m1 after the first set of seed stitch and before the second set, it would work pretty well with the 107 stitch cast on. That would eliminate the increases in the body of the sweater though. If you were specifically placing them there for a reason.
I'm not sure how I feel about the name of the pattern: Beautiful Beast. I originally called it "I Cursed a Lot Sweater" because... it challenged me. If you have thoughts on the name, I'd love to hear them!
Thinking about putting it in a frame for my craft room!
Still waiting for yarn, so I worked through the cable pattern with some yarn on hand. Really can’t wait for it to get here. The cabling with the seed stitch is beautiful!