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Tuesday May 27, 2008
Whitby Gansey - revamped collar
George's Dad liked the gansey but he (and everyone else who tried it) had a problem with the neck being too high at the front. I think, comparing it with Alison's, my neck is much tighter and this does not work with a style having the back and front alike. So I undid the collar rows, leaving the live stitches, and picked up the two sides across the saddle and back neck the same as before. However at the front, I picked up stitches diagonally down about 12 rows, and then straight across about 12 stitches, for the front neck. I unravelled the rows between and will cut the threads and sew in the ends.
I then reknitted the collar.
We are spending next weekend with George's parents in France, so George Senior might be able to wear it then - especially if the weather doesn't improve!
Posted by Christina at 8:34 PM. Category: Ganseys
Comments
Oh my, that is a serious adjustment, reshaping the neckline like that! Glad it turned out well.
Posted by: Cathy at February 2, 2009 6:38 AM
Yes - a very bold step - I was very relieved at the outcome, I can tell you...
Posted by: Christina at February 2, 2009 12:25 PM
