Here are the contenders:
Pros: I have the pattern, it's stylish, and looks really wearable.
Cons: It's a LOT of seed stitch
*Midnight Circular*
Pros: The back looks really neat and it's constructed in an unusual way.
Cons: I have to buy the pattern. Not entirely sure I would wear it.
Cons: I have to buy the pattern. Not entirely sure I would wear it.
*Modern Lace Henley*
Pros: The pattern is free. The lace looks interesting, and it seems to have a high amount of wearability.
Cons: It's listed as "Piquant" on Kinnty, and I'm not sure if I want something too hard. The lace is charted, which I've never done before and am intimidated by.
Cons: It's listed as "Piquant" on Kinnty, and I'm not sure if I want something too hard. The lace is charted, which I've never done before and am intimidated by.
*Circular Shrug*
Pros: Free pattern. Looks fairly quick, opening up the possibility of making two larger things (delusional!) Could possibly add full sleeves.
Cons: No sleeves. Gauge instructions are vague.
Anyone want to help me make up my mind? I'm leaning towards the Midnight Circular. It looks comfy.
Cons: No sleeves. Gauge instructions are vague.
Anyone want to help me make up my mind? I'm leaning towards the Midnight Circular. It looks comfy.
Those all look cool, but if you're going for a really easy first sweater, you may want to try the Beginner's Top Down Raglan listed on craftster. I'm doing a long sleeve version of it, as my first sweater, the body's done, and I'm about a third done with the second sleeve, and it's been awesome! There are variations for boatneck or crew neck, too!
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