WHEW! Cause that is what I did!!! It didn’t make any sense to have a seam. I will say it’s a lot on the needles but I have a 60 inch cable. I also didn’t count the stitches exactly, I lengthened mine a couple inches and so just picked up stitches trying to make it flat, the ribbing takes us space anyway. I looks like it will lay flat nicely.
I THINK I am going to use a zipper, or crotchet the band as shown. I think I’d like the zipper better. I’m wondering though, when binding off, usually I bind off in pattern (k2p2) but do you think that binding off in knit only would give a “firmer” (less stretchy) edge to put the zipper on?
I lengthened mine about 1 and 1/2 inches so I had to add on a few more stitches to the button band. I ended up with 402 stitches. I had to make sure that when added up in the k2p2 pattern it came up with a k2 start and finish to the right side row. Its sits lovely and flat but I could have made it a bit longer but when I wash it. It might drop another 1/2 inch (hopefully)
I’m thinking of getting either cream or oatmeal buttons for it.
Thanks!
I’m leaning toward the zipper but may try the crochet button band. I’ve put zips in my last two sweaters and they worked out well so most likely will stick to that.
Just an FYI, did you know you can order custome length zippers in a zillion colors from zipperstop.com?
I really really second that one Ginny! Kitchener seaming for the top of the hood. Wish I had thought of that one, and the idea of doing the ribbing up the fronts and across the hood all in one big SWOOP!
The benefit to starting into a KAL late is all the advice you can pick up! I just finished the back this morning, I’ll probably move onto a sleeve next. I love that it is knitting up so quickly and becomes mindless once you get into the groove.
My zipper arrived today, I hope to get it in and mailed to my daughter this weekend. I don’t have the right color thread so will have to stop at the fabrid store tomorrow on my way home from work.
I’ve been knitting for a few years now (scarves, hats, gloves, socks, stuffed animals, blankets) but I’ve never knit sweaters that require seaming. I just purchased the pattern but am concerned that it will be too overwhelming. Would any of you recommend I start out with something simpler?
Also, I was thinking if i’m going to do this I would love to use either the Rowan Felted Tweed or the Rowan Wool Cotton, but since they’re thinner than the yarn in the actual pattern i’m wondering how difficult it would be to adjust the number of stitches.
Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I wouldn’t recommend using a ‘thinner’ yarn for this sweater.
Please select a yarn that is a worsted weight.
This sweater pattern is not a super difficult pattern. But, I wouldn’t call it a pattern for beginner sweater knitters.
However, some knitters are excellent at ‘catching on’…and excellent at teaching themselves the techniques by looking at books and video clips!
For first time sweater knitting…I recommend that your pattern is:
a pullover
“dropped shoulders” HEREis a sweater that has those features.
The “dropped shoulders” are easier to seam the sleeves onto.
Don’t be overwhelmed by seaming. Learn to make the “mattress seam”. Amy has a video clip here at KH.
I liked the Port Orford pattern so much I knit it 3 times with different yarns! It was fast and easy! Different yarns make it different in appearance.
This Port Orford was knit with a Lion Brand mohair blend.
Artlady, I love that!!! I MUST addit to my ever growing list of “gotta do’s”!! Especially the “silk garden” one.
I was wondering… can you recommend a COTTON yarn to do the CPH in? I’d like to make a heavy cotton one that will carry me through the spring into summer.
i’m swatching up with berroco peruvia for this sweater today…i hope it goes well! all of your tips and whatnot are very helpful! i want this sweater to go better then my tilted duster experience. i LOVE this hoodie and have looked at it for a long time. all of the success here and on ravelry are very encouraging!
hello there, I’, writing from Mexico, and it’s really dificult for me to finally get the Central Park Hoodie, do you think you can share it with me???
I really apreciate it.
Thanks.
the tweed effects! Love Love Love!
