My next sweater project for myself is Silver Belle from Vogue Knitting. The model in the picture is shaped nothing like me, so I need to make some modifications, more than I've done on any of my other projects.
First, the yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Classic AL in teal, that I got on sale at Webs.
Next, the plan:
- Knit the peplum in small and lengthen it
- Make the sleeves narrower and longer (I'm unsure how to do this part, but I know I want thinner sleeves that will end closer to the armpit -- advice welcome!)
- Lengthen the torso to accommodate the bust (maybe CO an extra 10 or so stitches on each end, or more to compensate for narrower sleeves -- any thoughts here?)
- Put top of peplum on stitch holder instead of binding off, to do a three-needle BO to attach the torso
- * Change the collar (applied i-cord or cable, like ladysmithknitter's and LilySmuul's Silver Belles, respectively)
I've swatched and gotten gauge with size 7s. Wish me luck!
