I am SO pleased with how this turned out. It fits him perfectly (except that it is a teency bit tight in the armholes). This was my first time ever putting in a zipper and feel that I did a good job. I first basted each side of the zipper (while closed) into each side. Then I whip stitched the edges of the zipper on the insides and then sewed down the center of each zipper half. It ain't budging!! I am really pleased that there is no buckling or weird stretching.
The only real modification that I made was to make the sleeves shorter. And I knit all the major pieces on a 101/2 instead of an 11.
Really not much more that I can say. It took me almost two years to complete this, but I am glad that I did. It definitely was the fear of the zipper. I love learning new things and conquering my knitting fears!
One project gets marked off my UFO list...
8 comments:
Awesome! What a great knit, a lucky guy, and a sweet, sweet you for knitting this for him! Just wonderful!
that is one handsome sweater! you must be so proud.
Both Scott's look pretty good. LOL!
It's a beautiful sweater and congrats on ticking a UFO off the list.
Holy moly....that is spectacular. Makes me have extreme guilt for never making a sweater for my hubby! Fab work chick!
It looks fantastic! I'm in awe!
Very nice. Great fit and look s great on him.
It looks great on him - nice job!
It looks great! Really good job there!
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