RASPY: PRESQUE COMPLET

For my upcoming trip to Paris, I have been practicing mon Français. Un, deux, trois. Où est Le Métro? Vous êtes mignon... Partons de nouveau à mon endroit...

Well, ok, I haven't really been practicing as much as thinking about it. And that's because I have been busy finishing Rapsy. Yes, you heard that correctly, I am about to finish Raspy. After half a year of working on the miles of stockinette and starting over three times, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. And you know what? I actually started seaming the same night I finished knitting it. In fact, I threw it in the washer and dryer to shrink the required 20%, and still started seaming that night.

almost there...

I know what you are thinking... Where's Drew and what have you done with his body? Well, the thing is, I am actually really excited about wearing this sweater. I think that has been the issue with knitting sweaters in the past.... deep down I didn't really like the finished product so I put off the seaming.

Also, this is an experiment to see if I can make women's patterns work for me. I really don't like the men's patterns out there because they are designed to be so baggy and loose. 90% of my clothes are not like that. I like a tighter fit... more like European clothes. I think it's going to work, which will mean I will be knitting women's patterns for myself more often.

In the above photo, the sleeves are attached, and one side seam. Not that much more to go. I figure I will have it finished tonight, or possibly in the next few days. Maybe the photo shoot of me wearing it will be set in Paris...

Comments

[heidi]

Your sweater is going to be really beautiful. I think your experiment is going to be a succes.

It is so nice to stumble across websites where I have found men knitting. In Pittsburgh, I haven't personally stumbled across one in person yet. But I have hope.

Have a great time in Paris!

[Alpaca Woman]

Another nice, fitted man-sweater for you would be: http://www.magknits.com/Oct05/patterns/durrow.htm
Well done on your progress with raspy - some things are worth waiting for!

[Wendy]

Oooo! I can't wait to see it on!

[Yarn Abuse]

Oh, a man-Raspy! I can't wait to see. Have fun in Paris!

[Adele]

You're almost there Drew! My Raspy is still stuck in a bag somewhere waiting to be frogged. It came out like a dress. I knit the smallest Women's size. Not sure what I did. :)

Have fun in Paris! Looking forward to the photos of your trip.

[Calvin]

Drew, the sweater is looking fantastic. You'll definately have to model it for us. I hope that you and your mom have a wonderful and safe trip to Paris (I'm so jealous). Bon Voyage!