November 29, 2006
Notes on the collar
The Urban Aran collar took a couple tries.
I wanted the top of the collar to be fitted and straight, so it could be zipped up into a decent-looking turtleneck. The pattern as written tends to yeild a looser collar. I modified it a bit to get these results..
I picked up less stitches. My collar was worked over 84 stitches total on the smaller needle size: k3, p1 selvedge on each edge, and k2 p2 rib in between. This is about eight stitches less than called for in the pattern.
Also, I decreased right before casting off. On the WS row before casting off, I worked all the k2s as k2togs. These are the purl stitches on the RS, so the decreases aren't very visisible. Then I just did a normal cast off. Without this step, even with the reduced stitch count, the collar tended to flare out.
perhaps this will help future knitters of the urban aran..
Comments (20)
That looks mighty fine! And the zipper looks like it's already sewn in--is it? It looks very neatly done, if it is! Nice job!
I have been scouring the Internet for a copy of the Patons booklet with the Urban Aran pattern. Where did you get yours? I can't find it anywhere!
Can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by seedless grape | November 29, 2006 11:45 AM
Posted on November 29, 2006 11:45
What can I say? This looks like the perfect collar! Thanks for sharing your version of it, this will come in very handy! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished project, it's going to look amazing!
Posted by Dipsy D. | November 29, 2006 12:55 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 12:55
Ooooh! Your Urban Aran is looking so nice! We need a modeled shot though :)
And a tutorial on how to sew in zippers so perfectly.
Posted by Veronique | November 29, 2006 4:57 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 16:57
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing those little tips.
Posted by Christie | November 29, 2006 5:05 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 17:05
The collar looks perfect!
Posted by brooke | November 29, 2006 5:06 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 17:06
Looks amazing. I love how the cables travel right into the ribs of the turtleneck. This looks like a sweater that you're going to be wearing a whole lot!
Posted by Karma | November 29, 2006 5:12 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 17:12
Looks very professional!!
Posted by Elinor | November 29, 2006 5:35 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 17:35
What I can see of it looks great! I, too, am in awe of your zipper sewing, looks perfect. Can't wait to see the rest of it.
Posted by schrodinger | November 29, 2006 5:48 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 17:48
Lovely work! Thanks for sharing the tips...I'm strongly considering knitting this sweater and would want to turn it into a cardigan with a stand-up collar, too.
Posted by whitney | November 29, 2006 5:59 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 17:59
very smart mods. thank you for sharing! awesome zipper insertion too. i couldn't even tell in the first pic that the zipper was in.
(ps - i've missed these posts from you...it's nice to have you back!)
Posted by jody | November 29, 2006 7:59 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 19:59
very handsome collar indeed! thanks for the tip on the cast-off.
Posted by hpnY Knits | November 29, 2006 8:59 PM
Posted on November 29, 2006 20:59
Lovely collar. These tips will come in handy when I finally get around to making mine - thanks for sharing!
Posted by knittingphilistine | November 30, 2006 8:32 AM
Posted on November 30, 2006 08:32
Oh excellent. I wasn't quite sure about the collar yet. I just have to knit the sleeves...won't be long now!
Posted by Carolyn | November 30, 2006 9:36 AM
Posted on November 30, 2006 09:36
Thanks for the tip - I have it on my knit list and am actually going to print it out and stick it with the pattern!
Posted by stacey | November 30, 2006 11:21 AM
Posted on November 30, 2006 11:21
yes, i want to know about the zippers too :)
Posted by gleek | November 30, 2006 11:39 AM
Posted on November 30, 2006 11:39
did you know that your form does not remember me whenever i come back to comment? i think that you're missing the onload command in the body tag to bring in the saved cookie information.
Posted by gleek | November 30, 2006 11:40 AM
Posted on November 30, 2006 11:40
Gorgeous. Your mods sound really nice. I can't wait to see it on you.
Posted by Stephanie | November 30, 2006 1:02 PM
Posted on November 30, 2006 13:02
Someday, I will knit this sweater. I love it so ;)
Yours is going to be great. Can't wait to see.
Posted by Lolly | December 1, 2006 7:26 AM
Posted on December 1, 2006 07:26
when i was casting something off that flared, i did a k2tog all across the bindoff row. it certainly helped *disappear* the flare.
Posted by gray la gran | December 11, 2006 5:27 PM
Posted on December 11, 2006 17:27
What a fabulous cable cardigan. It looks great on you!
Posted by Eilene | December 12, 2006 6:15 PM
Posted on December 12, 2006 18:15