Let me say first of all that I am not here to cast stones. I know how difficult it is to design sweaters. Not that I’m famous or anything, but I am in a couple of books. It looks easier than it is. So, I am bringing this potential problem to people’s attention to help them fix it, not to diss the designer.
I am trying to find buttons so I can finish my Sunrise Circle Jacket. I tried on the jacket and (again) noticed a “hump” at the back neck — just below the back collar. I thought I had corrected it by increasing the length of the inside facing slightly. This did not fully take care of the hump. I don’t think the hump is there because of a physical problem on my part. My back neck area is one of the few parts of my body that I have never thought — gee, I wish I could fix that.Â
So, I had two thoughts: one, do nothing. Two, fix it. Once you see a problem like this, it’s hard to just leave it there. I wear my sweaters. A lot. I don’t want to sit there the whole time I’m wearing Sunrise thinking about the back of my neck! So, I’m going to dismantle the back neck, redo the i-cord turning row and reattach the facing. Wish me luck!
Have you been in touch with the designer or anyone else who knit this particular sweater? Perhaps they can offer some insight. I know that Stephanie (And She Knits, Too) just finished Sunrise Circle.
Comment by Karen B. — July 22, 2006 @ 2:27 pm