I’m using this book to knit a second sweater vest for DH. The first time, I followed her suggestions using a provisional cast on at the upper back, knitting down and then picking up those stitches and knitting down again for the front. She coached me through short row shaping for the shoulders and the sweater did look good. I used Knit Picks Palette as I didn’t want to risk some great yarn if it didn’t turn out well.
This time, I just cast on and then picked up the stitches for the front shoulders. I’m doing everything else the same. I’m also using Jamieson & Smith shetland wool knitting at 7 stitches/inch. I love the way the shoulders look. I have what looks like an invisible seam but it feels more stable to me.
Oh I forgot to say that I joined everything at the body for the first and knitted in the round. This time, I’m knitting the front and back separately (except cojoined at the shoulder) and will seam them together when I’m finished.
I’m not sure why the photo shows that bump near the seam on the wrong side. It’s not there in real life.
Anyway I won’t know until he’s wearing it but I think this will be the best mix of having seam stability, beautiful shoulder “seams” and the ability to try on the sweater as I knit from the top down.
Has anyone tried this approach? I never say these experiments are a waste of time because I learn so much. I just hope it turns out!! I should dig up a picture of the first one. It’s funny - with the first the knitting is fluid and just flows over his shoulders as she promised. But he’s not fond of that construction!