The Brown Stitch

That's great! Can't wait to see pictures of your F...

2010-07-28T06:26:50.295-04:00

That's great! Can't wait to see pictures of your FO's!

oooh, the crocus cardi is your design? I queued it...

2010-07-28T06:06:15.031-04:00

oooh, the crocus cardi is your design? I queued it :D I WILL start it soon. Promise.

I already have 2 on the needles..i'm kind of slow ...

2010-07-23T14:13:00.847-04:00

I already have 2 on the needles..i'm kind of slow but i started them right when u first released the pattern :)

That's great! I look forward to seeing pictures of...

2010-07-23T14:02:08.536-04:00

That's great! I look forward to seeing pictures of yours. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

I queued it as soon as I saw it. It is going to be...

2010-07-23T11:30:21.408-04:00

I queued it as soon as I saw it. It is going to be my first attempt at a sweater! I just got my yarn in the mail this week and hope to have it on my needles soon. Thanks for a great design!

Wardrobes on TV or in the movies can definately be...

2010-07-20T12:05:15.748-04:00

Wardrobes on TV or in the movies can definately be inspiring! Or musicians too...I've always loved the slouchy knit hat that Bruce Springsteen wears in this 1970's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av2rClwyCu8&feature=player_embedded#!

WOW! I can see how easily you might be able to dra...

2010-07-20T11:00:14.003-04:00

WOW! I can see how easily you might be able to draw inspiration from those buttons and fabrics! Very Pretty! And, I also love to window shop Antro's website! Their creative team is AMAZING! The lookbooks they put together...unbelievable! Additionally, I draw endless inspiration from the wardrobe choices on my favorite TV shows(MadMen anyone?)... Thanks for stirring the pot. Now I want to start working some new projects too!

Hi There, From comments I've received, I'd say the...

2010-07-02T19:51:46.729-04:00

Hi There,
From comments I've received, I'd say the general consensus has been that the sizing runs a little on the big size. I used the sizing from the Yarn Standards guide plus add in some ease.
Hope that helps!
-Elizabeth

I'm glad you like the tutorial--good idea to put l...

2010-07-02T19:49:13.344-04:00

I'm glad you like the tutorial--good idea to put links on the sidebar-I'll work on that.

And I'm so excited my Crocus pattern is on Ravelry's "Queue it"! She put together a really nice spread and I was so flattered to be a part of it.

Hey, your Crocus is on Ravelry's "This Week in Rav...

2010-07-01T09:33:44.520-04:00

Hey, your Crocus is on Ravelry's "This Week in Ravelry" under "Queue It - Stripes." Very cool!

I've just started this sweater and am loving it so...

2010-06-30T23:11:21.247-04:00

I've just started this sweater and am loving it so far. One question: How does your sizing run? I'm making the 12 month size and am worried it will be too small.... do you feel like it runs small or big? Thanks!!

Another good tutorial! I like your way of closing...

2010-06-30T16:08:37.001-04:00

Another good tutorial! I like your way of closing the gap. I always fixed the gap afterwards, but I like the ease and immediacy of your method better. Would you consider putting a link to your tutorials on the sidebar?

Thank you so much for writing this tutorial. I've...

2010-06-30T16:06:10.181-04:00

Thank you so much for writing this tutorial. I've knit a number of raglan patterns and have inevitably been unhappy with the final fit of the garment. I was never able to figure out how to fix the raglan increase/sleeve/bust fit on my own. I always thought the problem was because I'm petite. You explained it easily and clearly. Thank you!

Hi Speedycrafter, It sounds like it might be help...

2010-06-09T18:26:05.275-04:00

Hi Speedycrafter,

It sounds like it might be helpful for me to do a tutorial on working the sleeves--I will do that soon!

To answer your question, yes--you are picking up stitches that were already created (the underarm stitches you cast on using the knitting on cast-on technique).
It would probably make more sense if I showed some pictures so I will work on that and post soon.

Thanks!

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. I'm also with ...

2010-06-09T17:35:37.068-04:00

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. I'm also with Laurie though, kinda always stuck on that next step once you're ready to finish the sleeves. I don't understand what you mean by "pick up"... to me that term means we are adding more stitches, but it seems that you are referring to picking up those stitches you already created? I just can't figure out how to avoid the hole that is cause right at the join of the sleeve?

Hi Laurie, Yes, when its time to do the sleeves to...

2010-06-07T14:37:19.087-04:00

Hi Laurie,
Yes, when its time to do the sleeves to can pick up those underarm cast on sts instead of having to seam. Makes the sweater totally seamless!

So when its time to do the sleeves, you'll transfer all of the sts that are currently on the scrap yarn onto a 16" circular needle (in the same size needle as you did the rest of the sweater). Then you'll pick up and knit the underarm cast on sts, plus usually 1 stitch on either side to avoid holes. Once the appropriate number of sts have been picked up, you join to work in the round.

Hope that helps!

this is great. but I need the next step. Can I p...

2010-06-07T12:42:47.029-04:00

this is great. but I need the next step. Can I pick up from those cast-on stitches when I start the sleeves. Or how do I sew the underarm closed so I don't have a bulky seam??

Very helpful, thank you! Your designs are beautif...

2010-06-07T12:30:18.272-04:00

Very helpful, thank you! Your designs are beautiful and may just inspire me to tackle my first-ever knitted sweater.

makes sense to me, thanks!

2010-06-06T13:10:50.679-04:00

makes sense to me, thanks!

good. I can't wait :)

2010-06-05T21:08:30.886-04:00

good. I can't wait :)

Yay! Glad to see you're posting again. Looking for...

2010-06-05T17:30:24.880-04:00

Yay! Glad to see you're posting again. Looking forward to your newest hints and teaching...I haven't done any knitting in ages!

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your pattern. And I en...

2010-05-19T02:24:27.120-04:00

Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for your pattern.
And I enjoyed reading all the questions and answers.

very cute!

2010-05-14T11:47:41.420-04:00

very cute!

How cute! I love all of the cardigan patterns you'...

2010-04-28T06:04:45.782-04:00

How cute! I love all of the cardigan patterns you've made. In fact, I love all of your patterns. I can't believe how intricate the work looks...keep it coming!

Love love it!!! Already bought it and casting on t...

2010-04-27T17:26:32.568-04:00

Love love it!!! Already bought it and casting on tonight