Yes, so I think it is pretty obvious that I started knitting this Hetty cardigan (winner of my most recent Sweater Girl Showdown bout of cardigan indecision and Raveled here) a few weeks before I got my positive pregnancy test. At that time, I actually had a waist...
Now at 19 weeks, I'm not so much with the waist (in the front anyway):
I also have given up on my old "don't wear leggings as pants" rule, because, well, I have one single pair of maternity jeans and these eBay-acquired used maternity leggings are really, really comfy. (I'm finding eBay has been my best source for used maternity clothes to supplement the items I sewed last time, as many items go for cheap or in lots, and it can be hard to find the few decent maternity items at local thrift stores).
I realize the sweater looks ridiculously small in front, but I am still fairly confident it will fit post-pregnancy and post-blocking. My gauge swatches grew significantly when I blocked them, AND this is a lacy cardigan AND it is 100% merino wool AND I will be adding some button bands. (My normal bust size may even return at some point, though probably not for at least the first year of nursing if my previous experience is any guide).
AND the back fits just about right, even now:
Plus the color is just lovely!
All that said, it is a bit hard to keep momentum on knitting a thing I will not really be able to wear properly for at least 5 months. I find myself itching to knit a big scarf or wrap and some mittens, plus lots of baby things. We'll see when these sleeves will actually happen!
What do you think so far?
Such a pretty color! I think the fact that the back fits so well is a good sign - I bet it'll fit sooner than you think!
ReplyDeleteI think it will fit. Kudos to you for being good about working on it!
ReplyDeleteI am totally with you on throwing out the no-leggings-as-pants rule! I've been living in my maternity leggings. And seriously, what's with the lack of good maternity-wear at thrift stores?!
ReplyDeleteIt will totally fit! Great colour.
ReplyDeleteI think it will fit just fine. In fact, it will probably work while nursing. Being wool, if it gets stretched out you can re-block it.
ReplyDeleteI've always felt okay using leggings as pants, but with my two pregnancies I found it pretty easy to buy a pair of "normal" jeans and turn them into maternity jeans. I used this tutorial (http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=313834.0#axzz3CkCMSyLT), but extended the maternity panel so the top sat under my bust (I didn't like anything cutting me across the middle, the baby would always kick at it). So I had a band of elastic at my lower belly and one at my ribcage to keep everything up. It worked very well.
The colour looks so lovely on you! I'm sure it will be a perfect fit once your adorable bump has gone :)
ReplyDeleteWell, the baby could always wear it... (smile)
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