Ophicleide

• Posted by Kamicha on January 28th, 2008 filed in Uncategorized

I have challenged myself to knit mainly my own designs this year - and after this first attempt I feel no regrets!

Let me introduce you Ophicleide, a short sleeved top-down knitted cardigan in beautiful brass shade of Rowan Wool Cotton (thus the name of brass instrument).

I’m so sorry about the image quality. We live in the lowest floor and the darkest time of the year doesn’t actually help. But I guess that you can get the big picture. Another shot:

I really need to steam those front pieces to help them to set.

Detail shots are actually better, that windowsill is the brightest spot of the whole apartment.

Yoke is textured with knit and purl stitches, extended stitches and slipped stitches. One increase row is incorporated to the pattern. Neck opening and sleeves are finished with i-cord. Simple metal hooks and loops are used as fastening.

Some short rows shape both the neck opening and modest pouf sleeves. Narrow garter stitch border is used for fronts and hem.

I guess that we will live happily ever after!