this weekend, i started the lovely sylvi. i really intended to be good and not make a single mod; but, that lasted until i finished one cuff and realized that i'd forgotten to slip the edge stitches as i went. after frogging, i decided that i didn't want cuffs.
instead, i added 6 sts to each side and knitted them as written for the front left and right button/hole edges. the decreases and joining make a little flare in the sleeve. i like it.
and, because i didn't really write down any notes for my mods, after finishing half the right side sleeve, i started the left. i have 2 half-sleeves complete!
also, i don't intend to knit any buttonholes. instead, i thought i would use chinese knot closures or button snaps; something to add a little bit of flare to the front of the coat (and the sleeves). because, really, all the beautiful design is in the cabling on the back; the front and sleeves are pretty plain (especially without the cuffs).
more notes and some pics soon; this will be a post-as-i-go project; maybe someone will want to knit-a-long with me?
happy knitting!
