"Wicked" KAL

Aknita · "Wicked" KAL

I'm feeling very emboldened, having never started a KAL before - but seeing terri's has inspired me. I have the pattern, I downloaded it a week or so ago. I thought I would recycle my Stylecraft Aran with wool from the frogged Glampyre.

Here is a pattern link - please feel free to join me Very Happy

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Nanatoo

Oh no, I don't know what to do now as I'm being very slow on my Simple Knitted Bodice KAL already! *runs around like a headless chicken*

Aknita

Nanatoo

Haha, I know. I just have the pattern and I really like it. I probably shouldn't start something else yet ... so I won't Very Happy

Aknita

Nanatoo

Oh bless you Sad

If you would like company I can .... it wouldn't take much persuading Laughing

If nobody else wants to I'll get myself some yarn!

Aknita

Whenever

.......I've been knitting CPH for ever now - what's one mor WIP anyway Laughing

chrissy

I love the pattern I am just concerned about how it would look on a fat chick, anyone seen a pic on a larger lady.
Chrissy

jeanette

I'm with you Joy. I will try it in sirdar denim. Never tried it but I like the colour

Jeanette

CJ

I'm going to knit this as well in stylecraft aran too, Joy. Laughing

But i want to knit tuilip first, then maybe foxglove, as summer cardigans. Very Happy

Although I may change my mind if it doesn't warm up and join you immediately, instead of later. Wink

Jo028

I might be tempted to join in on this, after Ivy is finished.

Alice

I would very much like to join in... I've just got the pattern and now I need to try and work out how to make the neck less wide..ie less revealing. If I can sort this out then I'll be in. I've got Barbara Walkers Top Down book so I might be able to sort it out. I'll have a think over the weekend.

slowasasnail

I am so tempted by this but really want to do Green gable as well. I can't really afford to buy anything else at the moment as I really do have too much stash.

chrissy

I have bought the pattern you bad lot, do you think I will be able to use the dk I bought from lidl the other week, it states on the ball band to use 3.75 needles. I am no good at subbing what so ever but really can't afford to buy any more wool, or I do have 600g of the lidl cotton but in 2 colourways maybe I could do one lot of colour for the neck band, sleeves pocket and bottom and the rest in the other what do you think?
Chrissy

KnittingLadybird

I think I may be in for this too...I like the fact that a few of you are going to use stylecraft aran yarn (which I can get hold of in abundance as is the state of yarn shops in my village lol)....and to be able to make a lovely top for a fiver is fab Very Happy

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Now, one question...the yarn used is 'worsted' and falls inbetween dk and aran....so does this mean a bigger needle may be required? as aran is at the thicker end? anyhow...i'll let you know asap if i'm deffo in Very Happy

Aknita

Maybe a 5mm Linz - I think I'm going to play with needle size over the weekend. I'm all excited now!

Chrissy - I know nowt about owt when it comes to subbing tbh, but maybe you'd need to use your cotton doubled to obtain tension?

chrissy

I am just going to have a play around, I will try the dk lidl stuff first then see what happens. shouldn't be starting something new but hey why not
Chrissy

KnittingLadybird

Chrissy....if you get the tension in DK let us know....I have loads that I really could do with using up lol. I think because 'worsted' is the inbetween, I reckon with some tweaking we could get the tension with both Dk and aran...

Jo028

terri

I used aran weight, I used bigger needles than the patter suggested to get the same gauge Confused

I think I might join the kal though and make a cotton wicked Very Happy

Aknita

So 5mm would do it do you think then Sarah?

KnittingLadybird

oooh cotton would be lovely...saving mine for gable lol....need new circs for that tho. Very Happy

terri

I think so Joy! I used 5mm for the cash aran, and was hoping to use all seasons cotton for a short sleeved on in lilac that my sister bought me for my birthday (thats if I have enough to do both wicked and the vogue cabled domino bolero thingy Confused

) otherwise it will be navy asc. But I think I'll try 5mm again Confused

Aknita

Thanks Sarah - btw it's lovely to have you with us Jeanette Very Happy

KnittingLadybird

I had a play earlier with some aran...i used a 5.5mm and was half a stitch out but I was one stitch out on the 5mm.....obviously that's just my knitting tension but i hope it gives some idea of the region lol

i got 18 and a half sts on the 5.5mm and 17 sts on the 5mm

CJ

Linz - in a fortnight I should be getting some knit picks, so if you want to borrow my addi turbo bamboos circs then, PM me. Very Happy

jeanette

Just a quick photo of progress.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/jinty22/DSCF1502.jpg

chrissy

I have cast on aswell, I have done the neck and 6 rows of the next bit, I amalmost to guage using double thickness of the lidl yarn I bought on size 5 needles. will post pics when I have done some more
Chrissy

Aknita

Jeanette that's looking lovely! And well done Chrissy too. Very Happy

Now - I am in a dilemma. Recommended tension with the pattern is 18sts and 26 rows on 4.5mm needles. I was going to knit the 40-43" size.

Now, tension with Stylecraft should be 18sts and 24 rows. only 2 rows out every 4" - so, should I go with and just add in extra rows accordingly or change to 5mm needles, get the length and knit the 36-39" size which may turn out a bit bigger, bearing in mind I have another stone to lose?

terri

Looks lovely jeanette!!! I like the colour Very Happy

Aknita

Well, I get a tension "square" of around 3.75" x 4" on 4.5 mm needles - my row count of 24 was fine but stitch count was out - so 5mm needles should make it right. Off to knit another square on 5mm needles now......

eta have just finished my square on 5mm needles ( well Denise size 8 actually ) and have 4" now. It's a shade over 4" long, but it's near as makes no difference and as I'm tall I won't worry about that. I just wonder which size to knit Confused

Hurrah for tension squares though Rolling Eyes

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Nanatoo

Phew, I'm decorating now - really didn't want to but it needs doing Rolling Eyes

Anyhow, I've cast on and done a few inches using my Simple Knitted Bodice yarn (DB cash aran in red) Embarassed

Well, it seemed easier, having had to frog the SKB. I'll just have to get some more yarn for that!

I'll do pics when I can get a bit organised, this room is going to take all week I think.

Nanatoo

KnittingLadybird

jeanette yours is looking fab Very Happy

CJ

that's lovely jeanette Very Happy

Nanatoo

Hello folks, I'm not about much 'cos I'm not well but I managed it and with a pocket too! I love it. Debbie Bliss cash aran, shade 610. I'm pretty sure it toook fewer than 4 balls too but I'd need to check that when I can think straight.

Aknita

Oh that's beautiful - and I am so ashamed of myself for starting this KAL and getting sidetracked by other things. It's a gorgeous colour and suits you so well.

I'm sorry you aren't well though Sad

and I hope you feel better soon.

lindyloop

That is so nice in the red.

I hope you get better soon. x

Lin x

dreamcatcher

Wow, that looks fab! *adds pattern to already hugely long list* Very Happy

Get well soon!

CJ

it's lovely. get well soon.

gilraen

Indeed Dreamcathcher! I love yours Nanatoo it is fabulous looking. Smile

Jo028

Very nice nanatoo, I like the pocket. Hope you're on the mend soon.

KnittingLadybird

I hope you are feeling better soon....but you do have one excellent jumper! I really love that colour and does suit you something lovely.
Well done! Mr. Green

Nanatoo

Thanks everyone xx

jeanette

I just back from holiday yesterday so I hope to get back into this so that I can finish it. Not much to do but hope it fits I have been away for 2 weeks and the diet has been ignored. I think I may even have put on Embarassed

Nanatoo that is beautiful such a lovely colour.

jeanette

pictish

I've just cast on for this but I think I am the only one in this now Laughing

Looks like only Nanatoo finished hers.

I have got some Sirdar Bonus Aran in a sort of strawberry smoothie colour to do this - it is the first time I have attempted top down in the round and I have never completed anything in the round before Shocked

But it seems a very well written pattern. I'm making the long sleeve version with the kangaroo pocket. I have done the neckband and am just about to start increasing. It is REALLY weird seeing the stitches grow upside down Laughing

CJ

well, I want to make it, but still haven't got the yarn - unless I can use my handspun laceweight. Shocked

pictish

Can you spin aran?? Laughing

dreamcatcher

I have this in my queue but not on "page 1" IYSWIM Very Happy

Must admit I quite like knitting top down, as you can try it on as you go and it's easier to add length etc.

pictish

I hadn't realised the only sewing up was the pocket Razz

It's good fun the way it is constructed and it's made me think again about knitting things in the round Cool

Aknita

I feel very Embarassed

because I didn't ever cast on I don't think.

pictish

I wouldn't worry about it Wink

but I wonder why not??

Aknita

I think I thought it would make me look fat, if I am really honest Ali Sad

And ever since Myrna I worry about accentuating certain areas with the more fitted knits.

FatCat

Glad you're enjoying it Ali - I know I really enjoyed making mine, and I found it a really quick knit too. The no-sewing-up part is a real bonus Razz

Looking forward to pics of yours Very Happy

I might do another, really tempted by the short-sleeved version. I'm thinking about it .... Very Happy

pictish

pictish

This is it so far - Sirdar Bonus Aran in Tudor Rose on 5mm cheapy metal circulars (the bamboos cost almost as much as the wool Laughing

). I am hoping to get it out of the one ball which cost £6.99 Razz

CJ

pictish

dreamcatcher

It is looking great so far Ali, I love the colour too. I spy some SK stitch markers too, I use mine all the time Very Happy

pictish

They were a good gift those Cool

FatCat

Wow, that's looking great! What a fab colour Very Happy

I also have those stitchmarkers and they are very well used Razz

pictish

Thanks!!!

terri

Looking good Ali!!!!
I really enjoyed knitting mine last year, and I wear it loads.......... I'll probably make it again one day Wink

pictish

Thanks!!! It looks very wearable terri - and it seems quick to knit too Razz

modelwidow

I'm still thinking about this one.
I've got some yarn and the pattern - but have been frightened off making a jumper for me due to having recently finished one which looked, frankly, hideous - mind you in hindsight not entirely sure why I thought cream Sirdar Ocean would make a good summer top even if it did look good in the pattern, it's too warm, too bulky and so not me. And as DH pointed out, who knows how many pins are strategically placed in the back of the jumper on the model Rolling Eyes

Love the colour of yours Pictish, will keep watching this thread and who knows, I might get brave enough .......

pictish

I think it is one of those patterns that looks good on lots of people Cool

Hoping so anyway Laughing

pictish

I'm almost up to the trying on bit Cool

I'm really enjoying this tho it takes a while to do a row so you feel you're not getting anywhere fast but when I get to this point I will have done the body from neck to bottom of armholes Cool

I have as usual been doing lots of other things Laughing

KnittingLadybird

oooh I forgot I was actually in this Laughing

...i've just divided the sleeves and done about an inch on the body.Will get a pic shortly Very Happy

pictish

So have you tried on Linz??

KnittingLadybird

yes it fits...i'm trying to get a photo but the image in the mirror trick aint working, so i'll have to get the kids to do it later Very Happy

dreamcatcher

Looking forward to seeing piccies of all the WIPs!

KnittingLadybird

Here's my progress, though I had NO help with photos so I just did my best Wink

and to show it fits

sorry photos are bigger than I expected!

pictish

Oooh I like that!!! I have a couple more rows then I'm at that stage Razz

Yours fits very well Linz Cool

dreamcatcher

Looking good!

KnittingLadybird

just finished the side decreases...decided to knit a little longer than pattern stated before doing decs, I started them just past 'the girls'. Very Happy

pictish

Oooh you've done loads - looking good!!!!

KnittingLadybird

I just need to tink about with the pocket pattern so it matches the neck...though I had thought of doing it plain and using the honeycomb pattern around the bottom and on sleeve cuff. I just can't decide. I suppose I could just leave the pattern on the neck as a feature....ah well!

pictish

If it's going to be a real hassle I would just leave the rest of it as is - it will look fine I think!!

KnittingLadybird

yes the more I think about it, i'm going to do the pocket plain with the moss stitch edges (cos I think the honeycomb might look a tad bulky) and just do moss round the bottom and on the sleeves (though I might change my mind about the sleeves before then Wink

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pictish

Yeah I think the moss stitch will go well with the honeycomb neck edging Razz

KnittingLadybird

That's that sorted then - cheers Ali Very Happy

FatCat

That's looking fab KLB! Very Happy

modelwidow

Goodness, you knit quick KLB - look at the difference a day made between your piccy posts Shocked

KnittingLadybird

hee hee i'm onto the pocket now Wink

KnittingLadybird

Not long before the finish line now Very Happy

Aknita

I was about to ask what was left, but I've seen it now Rolling Eyes

Looks great Linz Very Happy

pictish

That's lovely!!!

franney

Looks fab Linz, you're such a speedy knitter, i'm so jealous! Wink

KnittingLadybird

I'm all done - pic in look what I made thread Very Happy