The Knitting Process: Part 15 - The Finished Sweater! See how it turned out… size, fit & finish

Part 15: The Finished Sweater!
* Looking at the final finished handknit sweater!
* Comparing it to my first version to see how improved my knitting process and tension is!
* Reviewing the mods I made where I deviated from the pattern and why
* I went against the voices in my head and decided to show it on my body even though I’m in a battle with myself in this body season
I really hope that talking you through my process may help give you confidence if you’re a beginner garment knitter! I have come a long way in the 4-5 years I’ve been knitting sweaters and I love helping people who may feel stuck or discouraged.
Please feel free to reach out on IG or TikTok if you have knitting (or crochet or spinning) questions… I love sharing my passion for all the yarny things ✌️
Now, what should I do next?
About the Series:
The Knitting Process is a UA-cam series where I walk through the entire knitting process for a handknit sweater… every decision, every mod, every stumbling block, every bit of math!
My hope is that it will help you either start your garment knitting journey or build confidence in your skills!
Production effects will not be amazing… instead of editing and focusing on production value I will be doing unedited snippets in whatever lighting is available! 😁
Project Details:
I’ve made this before when I was a beginner sweater knitter and made all kinds of mistakes: yarn selection, sizing issues, tension issues, etc. This is my official do-over! It’s always fun to reknit a pattern.
This series is NOT an ad or sponsored in any way.
Pattern: Douglas Cardi by Andrea Mowry
Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Website Link: www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/d...
See this project in Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/projects/Yarn...
My first attempt knitting this pattern (Ravelry link): www.ravelry.com/projects/Yarn...
Yarn: Nordic NSW (non-superwash) DK from The Frosted Stitch
Colours: Angst (burgundy), Kurt (dirty gold), Courtney (light purplish grey), Docs (darker grey), Seether (purple) from her Grunge collection, launched April 2024
Website: thefrostedstitch.ca/
Needles: I’m using Chiaogoo metal 5” interchangeable needles in size 4.5mm / 3.75mm for ribbing to make size 4 of the pattern. Gauge measured 19 st x 28 rws in a 4” swatch.