PROJECT DETAILS
| Status | FO (finished object) |
|---|---|
| Started | 3/13/2022 |
| Completed | 4/24/2022 |
| Pattern Name | Arata |
| Designer | Jennifer Steingass |
| Yarn | Knit Picks Palette // Pennyroyal (MC), Lantana (CC1), Indigo Heather (CC2); 6 balls, 231 yds. each |
| Needles | US 2 (2.75mm), US 3 (3.25mm), US 4 (3.5mm), US 5 (3.75mm); 32" & 40" Circulars |
NOTES
I originally was going to use 4 colors, but the 4th color that I purchased - Knit Picks Palette Hyacinth - was too close in value to Lantana. So, I decided to only use 3 colors. This also reduced the number of three color rows.
MODIFICATIONS
1x1 tubular cast off ribbing (sleeves & hem)
Sleeves are 3/4 length, with no decreases and 1x1 tubular cast off
Redid the neckline:
Cut off the neckline (and all of the short rows) and used US Size 1 (2.25mm) needles to cast on a row
Row 2: K5, K2tog around
Row 3: K8, K2tog around
Row 4: (switched to US 3 needles) Knit 4 German short rows
Row 5: Knit around
Row 6: cast off
RESOURCES
Inv-L increase // Jennifer Steingass // Instagram (video)
How To Knit: German Short Row // Brooklyn Tweed // Youtube
Tubular CO in the Round (1x1 Ribbing) // Knitting with Suzanne Bryan // Youtube
Final Thoughts
I really like the colorwork; however, I’ve decided that from now on I will need to do a provisional cast on for top down necklines. As I do not love having to cut into my knits if the neckline is a wonky fit on me.