Kicking off the ModeKnit Yarns Corset KAL

Because I saw that a couple of folks had not received their yarn yet, I thought I could start the Corset KAL on a slight delay. I had cast on and finished Chart A with two (2) rows of Chart B. I did knit this pattern ahead to see how certain changes might work for my body shape, and I am sharing with you what I have done.

Here are the steps I do for every project:
• After printing out the pattern, I circle (or highlight) each number count stated for my size. It seems rather intuitive, but I have met some crafters who regretted not doing so because they worked the number not set for their size.
• I note the areas where stitch markers are recommended (2 for the Corset), and mark on the pattern’s instructions where they are placed. I also mark on the instructions where additional markers can help me.
• To me, lifelines are the utmost importance, so I keep a contrasting colorway of yarn that is thinner in weight to the pattern’s yarn.
• If buttonholes are created during instead of afterwards in a separate button band, I circle each row where the buttonhole is made and also use a contrasting stitch marker to remind me to create it.



• Lastly, but most important is swatching to ensure I will be knitting the pattern in the resulting fabric I want to wear. Because of my tendency to knit loosely, I will be knitting the lace band on a needle 2 sizes smaller, and the rest of the garment with a needle one size smaller.

For my Jade Corset, I decided on the following:
• With a contrasting colorway, I-cord cast on using 4mm/US6 needles as done in previous versions of the Corset.
• Use a smaller needle for the should/neck band, which I did in the Lavender Corset. In this version I am using the 3.25mm/US3 size.
• Slip the first stitch as if to knit.
• Twist the knitted garter stitches through the back loop (by knitting in the back loop) when I am on the wrong side row.

By doing both of these two above mentioned techniques, I adjusted the should/neck band for my sloping shoulders and I tightened the garter stitch button band to account for my tendency to knit loosely.

• One of the changes I did in the Lavender Corset of adjusting the armholes was definitely needed again for my Jade Corset. So I am writing a tutorial on what I did in the next post.

So… Have you cast on yet? And if you haven’t joined us yet on Ravelry for the Knit-along, please do!
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