Hey everyone, we’re about to start a knitalong of Erika Knight’s designs for MDK Field Guide No. 20: Atlas, and here is where we are going to chit chat about the Old Friend Pullover.
The Erikalong starts this Friday, March 18. For starters, some helpful links:
Knitalong Announcement: Get Ready! Let's All Knit Erika Knight - Modern Daily Knitting
For the pattern, the yarn, and all things Erika, visit the Field Guide No. 20 One-Stop Shop.
We who are about to knit a lot of stockinette salute you!
I have a road trip coming up, 12-13 hours each way, where I am NOT expected to drive. Woo hoo!! It is going to be the perfect time to do a LOT of stockinette. Can’t wait!
I can’t wait to cheer from the sidelines for everyone’s progress pics🎉
I want to knit one, too, but need to finish some other projects that are MKAL or KAL-related. I’m trying to stop over-booking myself. Last year I had a few really busy months.
Susan K Schutz
Over-booked. That’s the perfect description 
I just soaked and blocked my minis MAL last night, but I already had 3 projects on my needles when I jumped into the minis make-along:upside_down_face:and I have 3 more bags with yarn and patterns already purchased. Cannot knit fast enough
One month early last year I think I have four or five MKALs all at one time and had two or three more in the works for the following month. It turned into a multi-tasking stress-filled experience in knitting. I have to remind myself that the designers do sell the patterns afterwards or we can buy them for their reduced prices before the MKAL and not actually participate.
Susan K Schutz
Lol, ain’t that the truth;)
Rule #1: Knitting is supposed to be FUN!
(My) Rule #2: Never count the WIPs. It can be a scary thing. Just work on whatever your heart tells you to. 
I’m jealous! For some reason I can knit stockinette nonstop in a car, but when I’m doing it front of the TV I need more breaks.
I started the pullover right after the field guide came out. Back is done and almost the front. A suggestion - make your swatch the size of the pocket and then use it for the pocket.
I just started - I am a slow knitter, so I’m getting a tiny head start, and folks, I am in love with this yarn! It’s so soft when knitted. Also, I chose the lapis colorway, and it’s beautiful.
Good luck to everyone on their projects for this KAL!
What a great idea.
I want to make the pullover but it will have to wait for another time… I am neck deep in yarn but other commitments right now (watching my Littles (2 grands age 4 and 18 months) daily means very little knitting for a while! My daughter has started working with Hubz (CPA) and my days are HECTIC right now.
That is a good idea since I’m not buying yarn for mine. I’m going to use a couple of my wool blend cone yarns held together for mine. So many cones of yarn around here. Oh, so many.
Susan K Schutz
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I started the pullover right after the field guide came out. Back is done and almost the front. A suggestion - make your swatch the size of the pocket and then use it for the pocket.
Brilliant!
After several froggings of the shoulder shaping, I finally started using markers to make sure that I was doing in the wrap and turns correctly. I’m doing the 46-48 size, so I placed a marker (the pink one) 34 stitches in from each edge to mark where my short row repeats of Rows 3 and 4 should stop and then I’m using a second marker (the blue one) to where my next wrap and turn is. 3 stitches from the last one. I kept counting 3 stitches including the wrap one. After the wrap and turn, I work 3 stitches, place my marker and go.
For those of you who like to knit without swatching, BEWARE. Unblocked, size 10 needles got me gauge. Blocked, size 8 needles got me gauge, and the size 10s gave me an extra inch in both rows and stitches on what should have been a 6-inch square.
Almost done with the first sleeve. I needed a longer tail than the 3 times the width to do the three needle bind off for the shoulders. More like 5.
Just jumping in. Had originally planned on doing the hood, but the yarn is so amazing I decided for the big deal pullover. Starting with the pocket, thanks Kay! Loving this whisper, although the apt description of Truffle had me pining…
Just placed my order for Barn Red! I’m jumping in. I’ve been dreaming about making this sweater for days/weeks! I’m trying (really really hard) NOT to buy any new yarn this year, but I just could not help myself! This will be my big splurge! Can’t wait to cast on!!!
