Comments on: Inishturk Sweater Knit-Along: Blocking, Seaming, and Getting Ready to Finish

By: Mary Lee

Mary Lee — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:42:30 +0000

Greetings Knitters. I have finished the back and am half way up the front. Today I tried knitting on the nodic track! Trying for exercise and fun at the same time. Mixed results. Just wanted to say I have really enjoyed the KAL and would not have tried such a difficult pattern without the help and support of all of you. Look forward to finishing this project and starting the next KAL. Happy and Blessed Easter to all.

By: Babette

Babette — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:20:29 +0000

hi! Ive been knitting away & am about 1/2 way thru the back! this is my 1st cable sweater and 2nd sweater! Im so glad you explained the 3 needle bind off. when you talk about sewing the sweater together, do you mean with the same yarn as the sweater or with a needle and thread?? and is there a special technique you use? I know this seems like a dumb question but Im a newbie and I didnt finish my 1st sweater because of this reason! O & btw I “grafted” my shoulder on the 1st sweater, it turned out well, but it looks a little big… I havent had the nerve to add on the neck yet, maybe after I finish this one, I will go back to that one & finish it. That one is a basic ss stitch sweater. It just needs a little tlc. Im so thrilled about the way this one is turning out! Thanks so much Heather & LB for doing this KAL! Do you know what the next KAL will be?? I sure hope & pray it is something we can WEAR as this one has been so fun & I will be so proud to show it off when I finish it!!!
Blessings
Babette†

Zontee says: Hi Babette, we alternate between a knit-along and a crochet-along each season, so expect the next knit-along sometime in the summer.

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By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:43:39 +0000

I’ve finished the back and will keep going, slowly, until I finish. I love the patterns. I’d probably have more pieces finished if I wasn’t constantly looking to the blog for more hints and ideas. There are fewer postings now, maybe the new has worn off. But I’ve learned so much! I will do the 3 needle bindoff, I’ve used it on socks and love it. All the info has been great; just wish I was retired! Thanks everyone, it was nice reading you.

By: Joy from Massachusetts

Joy from Massachusetts — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:55:17 +0000

I want to thank everyone for all the hints and helpful notes. I have knitted for many years but this is my first KAL. I have learned so much from all of you. I just finished the back. Heather, thanks for the tips on blocking and the 3 needle bind off.

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:10:25 +0000

Hi Everyone, I am knitting my sweater in the round and am wondering how to do the arm holes? How far up from the bottom do you knit before you take off armhole stitches to a holder? Thanks for the help, this is my first aran sweater!

Heather says: “Hi, Sarah: One of the nice things about this pattern is that there are no armhole stitches that need to be bound-off. So when you get to the armholes, just work the front and back halves separately. I hope you will enjoy making this first Aran sweater of yours!”

By: Denise from Portland, OR

Denise from Portland, OR — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:04:44 +0000

Well, I have a few mistakes I need to correct, to my cables, and my sweater is done. I just love it! As does my husband, seeing it is of him.
I just wanted to thank all of you for taking time out and sharing 6 weeks of your life through this KAL and all your wonderful knitting talents. This was my first KAL but it will not be my last. This is a project that I never would have tried on my own, but through the support of a group, It was made easy. Thank you Lion Brand for providing the enviroment for all of us to learn. And Heather, I have learned soooo much from you! Thank you for sharing all of the step by step topic discussions and all your wonderful knitting techniques. You are great!
Well, off to my next project – -Happy knitting to all. Hope to see you back here for the next KAL.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:20:49 +0000

Hi Heather,
I’ve got a blocking question. I used Vanna’s Choice in fern (I love the color) and was wondering, since it is 100% acrylic, will it stretch the same as the wool when i try blocking it?

This is my first sweater and first KAL and I’ve really enjoyed it. Almost finished with my last sleeve, only 4 more rows!

Heather says: “Hi, Lynn: I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed this KAL and soon you will have a beautiful sweater! Although acrylic yarns do not ease as much as wool (usually), your piece should still even out if you dampen it and let it dry. Thank you for your kind words and joining this KAL!”

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:27:56 +0000

I’m finished the front and back and have just started a sleeve. I have never heard of the the 3 needle bind off before, but it looks great. I’ve already sewn the shoulder seams, but I think I will definitely try it on my next project! This is my first KAL, but I’ve been knitting for about 15 years. Loving the KAL!! Thanks for all the interesting tips and hints. I love seeing how others are doing the same thing, but in new and different ways!

By: donna

donna — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:18:18 +0000

Angie, I never even noticed the picture. This is my first sweater and I’m so happy with the way it’s turning out. I’m going to try and block the back this weekend and hope to get the front almost done. I’m really nervous about doing the neck but will deal with it when I get there. Good luck with your sweater. *smile*