I think that the first garter turned out very similar to the etching. It is being modeled on one of my Christmas presents. I used 100% cotton crochet thread. It is stretchy enough to fit on my upper leg or lower leg which is great depending on what kind of reenacting socks you wear.
The garter is a lot bigger than how I pictured it when looking at the etching. But they fit perfectly. I was very worried at trying to loop the knitting because I had never tried to pick up stitches from a cast on but it worked out perfectly with very little issues.
Hope you enjoy!
Me encanta su última labor (el quinqué también me enamoró).En realidad me encanta todo su blog,está muy completo y muy cuidado.
ReplyDeleteThat looks good! I love that colour.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias, Germita. Me encanta la luz también.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hana. I've been meaning to make some forever.
ReplyDeleteThey are even prettier in person! So glad you were able to come on saturday. We had fun.
ReplyDeleteOh very pretty Stephanie! I too have been meaning to knit up some garters sometime in the future. I will have to the use that pattern whenever I get around to it. Yours are very nice! I love the color as well. Oh and head over to my blog to see my new etsy store! its officially opened so I will be emailing you soon about it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
Rebecca
Thanks so much, Rebecca, I can't wait to see all of the things you have.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I love that your attention to detail includes period garters. I'm just a little confused; you said you knitted it with crochet cotton, but the pattern calls for worsted weight; did you ply the crochet cotton, or just knit a version MUCH smaller than the pattern would call for? Either way, I love it!
ReplyDeleteJames, I used crochet cotton. If you were to make these you would use period "worsted weight" which is much lighter than modern worsted weight. It equates to a modern-day sport weight wool.
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