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I cast on another knitting project this weekend, the Picovoli tee-shirt in Knitpicks Shine. I am super impressed with the yarn--it isn't just passable, it is honestly nice. It is soft and smooth and shows some nice stitch definition, but also creates a nice drapey fabric--just what you want out of a sport weight cotton! The sweater is knitting up very nicely and I think it is going to look lovely on the intended recipient (my mom). However, some gals would rather have a little sleeve, and my mom is one of those gals. As I knit my way through the waist shaping (and I think I'm going to LOVE how the darts end up looking--much nicer than if the shaping was done on the side, methinks) I am scheming how I will attach a little cap sleeve.
Work with me here people, and tell me if you think there is something here that is going to lead to mass distruction, or at least a great deal of ripping. I put the sleeve stitches on some waste yarn, and once I'm done I plan on re-needling them, NOT picking up stitches under the armpit, doing some short-rows for the shoulder, and creating a little flutter cap, not a full sleeve. It will give the impression of sleeve, but it won't end up tight in the armpit nor will it add the warmth commonly found in the armpittal area of the knitted tee. This is important as I am hoping this will be some sporty summer garb for La Mommy. This scheme of mine, however, seems like it is too easy. What am I missing? What disaster is about to befall? I am planning on keeping my waste yarn threaded even after I re-needle the live stitches in case all goes horrifically awry, so I guess even if I have to work it a couple of times it won't be that bad. We're talking about a span of about 50 stitches, or just a couple of hours even if I have to work them two or three times.
Plus, the more I think about it, the more I think they are just going to work out like magic, with the faint hint of a shoulder seam at the short-row turns, and a nice little cup around the upper arm. In case I have never mentioned it, I love short-rows!
