then you sew two seams or sides together and suddenly you have a jacket.
The original design was created in 1968 by Elizabeth Zimmermann, a British woman who revolutionized knitting. Sounds odd, doesn't it, knitting and revolution? She also invented a way to enlarge garments, mathematically, which is very clever:
From which the following quotation:
"Her "EPS" (Elizabeth's Percentage System) is still widely used by designers: it consists of a mathematical formula to determine how many stitches to cast on for a sweater, given that the sleeves and body are always proportionate no matter what yarn or gauge is used. Other patterns and techniques for which she is well known are the so-called "Pi Shawl," a circular shawl that is formed by regularly spaced increases based on Pi, 'i-cord' (or 'idiot cord'), and the "Baby Surprise Jacket," which is knit completely flat and then folded, origami-style, to create a nicely shaped jacket."
Since, after you start the project you can change yarns several times, you really have no idea how the end product will look. I am assuming that, because I have not made one. I am pretty much done for now with the baby jackets and wanted to try this, but in an adult size. I found the pattern for $14.95 Incl. S&H, on line, and this pamphlet also includes the baby size and other kid sizes check out this great source for patterns and other needle stuff:
just scroll down the page a bit until you see this pamphlet and then click on the abcsj link
Another project I am working on is knitting a doll. From Amazon I recently ordered this book:
it is inexpensive as well, about $12 I believe, and also available, really cheaply, used. These dolls are so cute. They basically have a big head, smaller body and stringy arms and legs. They are finished quickly. Then you can give them hair, clothes, etc., to create their personalities.
Another blogspotter here , http://knittedbabes.blogspot.com/ has a lot of finished dolls and toys, really impressive!
Here is my WIP: got a long way to go. I found this wonderful thick, wavy colorful yarn which I thought was perfect for the hair. The undies are from the book. I like to put the face on last, after the doll is fully dressed. I don't know why. Perhaps "clothes make the woman"?
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