tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056012.post4903394428920230856..comments2023-11-07T05:30:28.058-05:00Comments on SO MUCH YARN, SO LITTLE TIME!: Moving on.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056012.post-72831936856731927852009-03-10T11:31:00.000-04:002009-03-10T11:31:00.000-04:00I knit a Zaftig too (I had a great email conversat...I knit a Zaftig too (I had a great email conversation with the designer about the need for support in larger sizes, and the issue of a stretch yarn...it was funny...). I didn't knit the straps though, I made fabric straps (so there'd be NO drooping), and I just knit the cups...I was making a fabric body to sew to the cups...but never finished. I just wasn't happy, but I like your green version. Maybe I have enough yarn left to loosely knit a body, I don't think I'd wear it just as a bikini top even at home! LOL.TracyKMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498896222222982320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056012.post-16131856468709597522009-03-06T10:27:00.000-05:002009-03-06T10:27:00.000-05:00Just found your blog - you're so talented! The or...Just found your blog - you're so talented! The orange shawl is spectacular. I'd need a lot of the same attributes adjusted to put the green top on as well! As far as the stretching - I agree with Grumperina!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10544403899032266733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056012.post-121056703140067122009-03-06T08:46:00.000-05:002009-03-06T08:46:00.000-05:00I am rather picky about length, armhole placement,...I am rather picky about length, armhole placement, etc. When measuring, I refer to the schematic (and I never knit a sweater that doesn't have a schematic in the pattern) to make sure the pattern instructions match. That way, I know the measurement is for the garment laid flat and (usually) blocked. In that case, I'll have to refer to my swatch to figure out how much the fabric will change after blocking. Then I have a little try-on (sure, it's difficult with just flat pieces) just to make sure I like the look. <BR/>Your tunic is gorgeous. I love the fabric, which is like the Lace Ribbon Scarf, only prettier.Susan Lunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799333297406389634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056012.post-16351116045799033902009-03-06T08:20:00.000-05:002009-03-06T08:20:00.000-05:00yes great question! I agree with Grumperina, i don...yes great question! I agree with Grumperina, i don't think there's a "standard" to the measuring. I like to actually hold the piece up as if it were on my body and measure that way - let gravity do it's thing too. Sometimes the drape needs to be taken into consideration. That top is coming out GORGEOUSLY! I cannot wait to make one.margauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668134608787259983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056012.post-12448189316281320342009-03-05T21:04:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:04:00.000-05:00Haha! Love the green top! I understand the need ...Haha! Love the green top! I understand the need for modesty, but I would love to see a modeled shot, even if over a long-sleeved tee or something :)<BR/><BR/>Your last question is brilliant and I don't think there's any convention whatsoever. I usually lay it flat. As for stretching versus not, I usually stretch a bit? No rhyme or reason, no rules. Because most likely those measurements (14" before such-and-such) were taken <I>after</I> blocking (as was gauge, which dictates this type of thing). So might as well give it the same kind of feel as though it's blocked, if I can.grumperinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201867303671033096noreply@blogger.com