Comments: Harlot 1 - Set-in sleeve...zip.

take THAT you silly sleeve.. (my own personal lessons from the harlot herself. yippee!!!)

congrats on a lovely finished item.

Posted by anj at September 2, 2004 3:37 PM

If you do the sleeve cap shaping using short-rows you can cast the sleeve off into the armhole.Does that make sense ? I have no idea where to find the destructions for this.I have a very obscure old leaflet that describes the process.It's what I always do & it works fantastically.I even eye-ball the distribution of stitches to armhole.
It's a lovely,finely knitted baby sweater.
Looking forward to you revealing the tease !

Posted by Emma at September 2, 2004 3:41 PM

"Something Else"??? That's all you'll leave us with? Here were are, ready to beat up any sleeve that dares cross our paths in solidarity for our sister Harlot, even the ones that are already attached to sweaters on people we pass in the grocery, ready to battle dragons who breath fire at those who don't baste...

and all you can say about that yummy bit of lace is "SOMETHING ELSE"??????

Posted by Amie at September 2, 2004 3:48 PM

for the poncho "harlot" in us all.....

http://www.thedietdiary.com/knittingfiend/poncho/PonchoSlimHK.html

Posted by Lisa at September 2, 2004 3:49 PM

The snapdragons are cheating. That lace is siren call enough -- my palms are itching. The snapdragons are just smug gloating because you know it's impossibly beautiful. What ARE you up to?

Posted by rams at September 2, 2004 4:10 PM

That is the best "make up" instruction I've yet come across. It's all clear now. Thank you sweet Harlot.

Posted by Valentina at September 2, 2004 4:17 PM

I'm glad my mouth was empty when I read number 13... otherwise there would be a mess (and I still get crap about OJ in a keyboard after 7 YEARS)

Posted by melissa at September 2, 2004 4:35 PM

I, for one, never doubted who'd win the sleeve war. The battle, though, that's another thing altogether. You do realize that after all this, the little tyke is only going to fit into it for a short time. Hahahahaha.

Posted by Samina at September 2, 2004 4:37 PM

Well we now now why you weren't at the S'nB last night. Although it may have been worth it to see this Sleeve Attachment Meltdown in action, in person.

Posted by Elizabeth at September 2, 2004 4:43 PM

So cute, the endless baby sweater. I am glad to see that my husband is not the only one that tries so sweetly to look like he cares.

Posted by Dani at September 2, 2004 4:43 PM

Please.

Mock the Harlot?

Nev.ah.

Posted by roggey at September 2, 2004 4:56 PM

My favorites are #12 and #16. I probably would have skipped to #16 way before #12 though. Although a good gloat if fun now and again....

PS - I know there was not a #16 - I was referring to "Start something else." Which is why I've never attempted an infant sweater.

Posted by Jenn at September 2, 2004 5:17 PM

I would have ended with a glass of wine. Or, perhaps, started that shortly after I started on the sleeve. Anyway, thank God for a job well done. Betsy

Posted by Betsy at September 2, 2004 6:30 PM

Oh Harlot, I have been there so many times myself, including the dance of joy. I cuss in German, French and Spanish.
Then I discovered this little trick: Start sewing in the sleeve from the top - mark the center, line it up with the center seam or the center of the sweater whichever is more truly centered. Thread your needle and start sewing down one side, leaving a very long tail. If things don't line up to well, the mess will be hidden under the arm. Thread the needle onto the tail and repeat down the other side. works like a charm most of the time. At least it looks good when the arm is down by your side.

Monika

Posted by Monika at September 2, 2004 7:12 PM

Aww, looks great. I've never sewed in a sleeve *cough* because I've never actually finished a sweater *cough* but I'll keep your instructions in mind when I finally get around to trying it.

You'd better show us more of that "something else" tomorrow...

Posted by Kat at September 2, 2004 7:12 PM

Oh, Dear Harlot, nobody has the power to deconstruct a situation the way you do! And mock you? Never. Unless you use the word "mock" as in "attempt to emulate."

Posted by Norma at September 2, 2004 10:57 PM

This entry is classic. I think a little "creative color" is necessary for any project. The finished product looks great, so I guess this whole long process works!

Posted by molly at September 3, 2004 1:57 AM

Oh, but Harlot....the result is sheer perfection. I'm staring at this picturing in absolute awe.

If I can get those results from a tantrum and some colorful language, y'all might wanna stay away the next time I set in a sleeve!

Posted by MaryB at September 3, 2004 7:51 AM

Get over your hatred of circular needles. Sew your shoulders together (or bind them off together like I do) and then pick up (using short rows) the sleeve cap stitches. I have yet to had to rip my hair out doing it this way.

Posted by lizzy at September 3, 2004 9:43 AM

Were you watching over my shoulder and taking notes the other night while I was attempting the set in sleeve manoeuver?? I can most certainly understand the tantrums and colourful language... Besides, what knid of knitters would we be if we always followed the rules... Baste? Work from the top down?? P'shaw!!
I can't wait to see more of your "something else"...:)

Posted by Sarahfish at September 3, 2004 11:01 AM

Genius! I employ the exact same strategy. I will be truly happy when my construction techniques are such that seams become obsolete. Basting - seriously!

Posted by Julia at September 3, 2004 12:43 PM

You can bypass much of the angst if you work the sleeves from the top by picking up the stitches around the arm. See Barbara Walker's Knitting From the Top. Once you get the hang of it you may never sew in another sleeve. I don't plan to!

Posted by Celeste at September 3, 2004 12:57 PM

BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL...truly so impressive, and your "something else" is something else!!

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