"Lady Kina" - sample #2

My "Knit Night" group will be starting a KAL in September. The "Lady Kina" sweater, designed by: Muriela. I've missed seeing my "Knit Night" ladies during the Summer, and can't wait to see them again.

This was Sample #1.  As you can see, the sweater is far too small.  I thought I had used measurements that were too old.  The measurements were taken at the first of the Summer, and my Grand-daughter is 12, which is an age where she is changing daily.  

 

 

 

So I tried again.  This time I sized up, and used a heavier yarn [Rowan Cork/Tangerine (discontinued)].  This is one of my all-time favorite yarns, which has been discontinued, and I was lucky enough to score 6 skeins on eBay.  This time the fit was perfect, but I guess that was just a fluke!  I thought I had knit the sweater in a Size 34" Bust, but on later inspection, discovered the pattern was written for French Sizing.  The conversion to US sizes meant the French Size 34 = US Size 2. 

Wow, it is a good thing Emery is so skinny.  Anyway . . . the sweater fits her perfectly and she seems to just love it.  It will make a perfect addition to her new school clothes.  And, I found the perfect necklace to go with it, on my friend's website:  http://nowyours.com/.  She'll be returning to 7th Grade this week.  She is growing up soooooooo fast! 

I know that I committed to only knitting for myself this year (2014), but I thought I could produce a sample for my KAL more quickly, if I knit the "Lady Kina" sample in a smaller size.  Oh well . . . I guess everyone makes mistakes.  My mistake in reading the pattern, caused me to knit 2 samples, and was time-taking problem!  Thus, the "Lady Kina" sweater for me is still on the needles, and will likely not be for me anyway.  The sizing confusion will likely produce a sweater that is 4 sizes too small for me.  I'm sure one of my daughters will oblige.  We'll see who it fits???     

After knitting up some prizes for my next "Knit Night", I've got "Stella" underway, and packed for an upcoming trip.  The yarn for "Stella" is a lace weight, and is wrapped on a cone, so it is perfect to pack along on a plane ride.  Hopefully, I'll get her finished before the Summer is totally over.

You still have time to WIN this little pink sweater.  Simply sign up as a "Follower".  The drawing will be held on Labor Day.  If you want a chance to WIN a FREE copy of the pattern, for making your own, simply "Comment".  Happy Knitting!!!