kitty: Finally finished the finishing on Abyss

Name: Abyss Jacket Designer: Olga Buraya-Kefelian Pattern Book: Ori Ami Knits Fibers: Habu Textiles A-1 2/17 Tsumugi Silk / 3 cones of colour # 32 (Avril colour code), 3 cones of colour #40, 6 cones of colour #46 in 2 dye lots Needles: 5mm / 8

Abyss is finally officially finished. All that is left is to get some FO shots of the sweater. Finally the weather has cooled off enough for me to actually want to wear a silk cardigain again. It seems like I have been at this one for awhile. The first method I used for sewing down the ribbons was a failure, so I had been putting off trying again. This past week and a half though in my free time I have been doing a ton of handwork to finish it up.

This time I did 12 - 6 inch long linen ribbons for the main tabs and then 12 small 1.4 inch squares for the snap returns.

Then they were stitched down using a locking blanket stitch so that it is possible for the threads to break and it still to not unravel.

The linen ribbons frayed pretty badly. So I hand zigzagged all the ends and then double rowed hemmed them.

kitty: Abyss isn't ready for her close up yet, but the final piece of the puzzle just arrived

Linen Ribbon and Linen/Cotton Gauze fabric from Linnet

LINNET Linen Ribbon DELAVE 25mm winter grass - Click Here Linen & Cotton Triple Gauze Check - Click Here

The Abyss Jacket has been off the needles, sleeves set in, and ends all woven in for a couple of days now. I am so excited about it, but I have had to wait for the linen ribbon to arrive from JP. The other problem is that it has been setting on the blocking board trying to dry for days. Ohio weather has not been kind to this task. Olga suggests that you run a piece of ribbon behind the snaps/ tabs for added support, but not just any ribbon would do for my special sweater.

kitty: New project on the needle, Abyss by Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Name: Abyss Jacket Designer: Olga Buraya-Kefelian Pattern Book: Ori Ami Knits Fibers: Habu Textiles A-1 2/17 Tsumugi Silk / 3 cones of colour # 32 (Avril colour code), 3 cones of colour #40, 6 cones of colour #46 in 2 dye lots Needles: 5mm / 8

It's slowly coming along, though I am not going to make it for St. Patrick's Day (No I wasn't trying for the date, but my neighbor asked me when she saw the sweater while I was taking photos. It really made me laugh). I have about 3 inches before it is time to break for the underarms. So far I am absolutely loving the design and the fabric that it is creating.

Essentially the 4 colours are creating a really complex tweedy green which I am ecstatic about . I can not wait to see how the sweater turns out. I am quickly in need of some dressy spring clothes so this will be perfect. Beautiful design Olga. :)