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Hello and thanks for visiting my blog. I have been knitting on and off for 50 years and I recently learned to crochet. I love looking for wool bargains and making them into something useful. I mainly knit for charity. I occasionally knit for myself and family members if I find a really good pattern or if they ask nicely!!

Wednesday 4 December 2013

What would you do.....?



I fell in love with this pattern so much that I actually bought the book.  The recommended yarn is Rowan Wool Cotton which costs an arm and a leg.  But it receives such good reviews that I treated myself to some in French Navy.  I love it....it is my new best friend!  It is a pleasure to knit with and I am actually limiting myself to a few rows per day as I am enjoying it so much.  I also don't need this top until next spring and I have other things on the go.  But they are just secondary reasons.

Now, this is where I need your advice.  The pattern has a very eye-catching cable panel up the front of the top.  It also has it up the back.  I like it on the back.  It would be very plain otherwise and it actually gives a very slimming impression!  The question I have for all you experts is:

if you saw someone wearing this with the cable panel on the back, would you think she had her top on back to front?

I really would be interested to hear what you would do.  Back pattern or no back pattern?  I have nearly reached the point where I need to make the decision.......help!!  All comments gratefully received.

12 comments:

  1. I would just have it on the front but just because I wouldn't want to be bothered doing it on the back as well. I don't think anyone would think it was back to front because the pattern is on the front too, so if you like it and would enjoy doing it then I say go for it put
    the pattern on the back and on the front, it is very lovely, let us know what you decide. :)

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    1. Yes, I knit mainly for enjoyment. The Ravelry photos occasionally show the pattern on the back and it looks stunning. I will probably do that.

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  2. No I think I would think it wonderful to see an interest point on the back and be so interested to see if there was one on the front as well I would stalk you for a bit!!!!
    Good luck. I am useless at knitting big things and it would be a few rowers a day ...... Forever

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    1. That's a novel reason for stalking someone....!!

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  3. The cable is beautiful. If I were walking behind it, I would merely think "How neat." When I got close enough, I'd add "How beautiful."
    I've actually almost trod on heels to get a good look at a cable or any other number of details, simultaneously digging for paper and pen to make a sketch and notes. Some of my best sweater details were stolen on the street.

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    1. Thank you for your helpful comment. I think I am being persuaded to put the pattern on the back as well.

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  4. I think people judge whether a jumper is the right way round by the neckline! It's 'normal' to have patterns on front, back or both. But stuff like reverse v-necks always require a double-take. I think it'll look pretty, either way. And don't forget the photos! ;) x

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    1. The front is a v-neck and the back is just round. It should be obvious after the first confused look...!!

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  5. You said you are really enjoying working with the yarn, so I say put in the back cable. It will take longer to knit, giving you more time to hold that yarn in your fingers. :-)

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    1. I'm currently finishing off a blanket that was just miles of garter stitch. So having 2 cable panels to knit will be a welcome change.

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  6. I say do the panel back & front.
    It will be a lot of work but it will certainly be worth it!
    It's going to be lovely ~ and you deserve it !!

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  7. Thanks, Marianna. Most people think I should knit the panel on the back. I have already started, so there is no going back now. It is an interesting pattern and I don't really mind how long it takes. I will post photos when it is finished.

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