I think your sweater looks amazing on you, but if you are unsure about it you could always change the hem ribbing into a split hem. That way you don’t loose the ribbing from the body of the sweater and also means the hem ribbing isn’t so tight fitting.
Natalie, your Salty Day Sweather looks so so gorgeous on you!! I think you're so used to cropped tops that wearing an actual sweather is just unusual for you. The length is perfect. Greetings from Belgium
I love everything about the salty days sweater!! 😍 I think it is super cute on you. I even like how long the sleeves are. I’m so impressed and inspired by your videos, but I’m also super intimidated by knitting.
I just wanted to say thank you for Vlogmass. I watched several OK more than several over the past few years and I now see some knitters that I follow on TH-cam do Vlogmas for the first time. Nobody does it better than you and I literally watched people trying (unsuccessful.). You guys are the best.
Personally I love the length on you! It makes a super cute oversize sweater. And I also love extra long sleeves personally, but can totally see why you'd want to shorten them. If I were you I'd leave the sweater as is and wear it the way you had it originally, but take 1/2 the length you added to the sleeves out. Good luck! That's an absolutely GORGEOUS sweater.
I think your Salty Days looks incredible on you! Maybe it feels a little different for you since you’re used to more cropped garments. But isn’t this part of the beauty of knitting, that you can adjust as you go and even change things up further down the road if it still feels off. 🙏🏼
Natalie, your Salty Days sweater turned out amazing!!! I can't wait to start mine now! I will be referring to your videos again for advice along the way!
The sweater is lovely but I agree that the sleeves are too long. The first thing I noticed when you had it on was that the waist is pulling. It looked nice when you pulled it up to your waist instead of down your hips. Good luck with whatever you choose. It’s so pretty!
Why not try a french tuck for your sweater. that will bring it up from your hips and you wont have to shorten it. I think it look amazing on you as is.
I think if you're not happy in a garment, as much work as it was to make it, it's worth it to fix it. You carry yourself different when you feel confident. It's beautiful though, but hey we are not all built the same.
Satly days is so pretty! I love the sleeve length! What if you folded the cuff before you reknit? I suggest you wear it and enjoy a few times before reworking. For the body length do a cute half tuck into your jeans waistband
Thanks for sharing your time and your making with us each day. As a Canadian, I feel like I should be gifting Kent’s Mom a kettle to have for your visits.😊
Hi Natalie! You look great in your sweater, but totally get you need to feel great about it on you. That’s what’s so cool about making our own garments: they can be completely tailored. Love! That pattern is going in my favorites. I wonder if it would lend itself to adding some increases at the hips on the sides….I quite like an a-line shape myself.
I omitted all of the 2x1 rib on the bottom of my salty days and went straight into the hem and it’s perfect! I have the same bust/hip situation that you do.
I think the sweater length looks great on you and I wouldn’t change it. The sleeves are long but you could always just fold up the sleeve cuff to make it shorter. Love your vlogmas videos , Kent and Toaster too!
Oh man is that chilli? It looks so good... I wanted to comment on the food shots from the first episode - that video needed a warning, the food looked so good! Thank goodness I'm not watching on an empty stomach this time! 😁 The sweater looks great!
As for your sweater sleeves and hem… personally I love longer sleeves as an alternative to gloves when it’s cold outside! I’m always tugging my sleeves down. And I like the drape you get when you push it back up your wrist a bit. As for the hem: what about a split hem? That would look SUPER CUTE in my opinion!!
I think your sweater looks perfect❤ by not having the same positive ease at the body it looks less baggy and more classy/dressy 😊 perfect for christmas dressup❤ but it's your sweater so you should be the one that loves it😊
your sweater is gorgeous. I understand sizing. I am what they call curvy. If it fits my bust it is way to small for my hips. Now I am going to have to make some fudge. Thanks a lot. Haha
Your sweater is beautiful, and looks great on on you! Before you do anything drastic to shorten it, I would try it on with leggings or a bottom that doesn't have pockets. The mushroom effect probably wouldn't be as noticeable if the bottom of the sweater was hanging freely, instead of "catching" on the jeans. It would also be so cute as cozy oversized sweater over leggings! I also have to say thank you for the wonderfully written Winter Magic sock pattern! I would totally be the one who forgets to change to smaller needles, so those friendly pink bubbles are super helpful! I'm also putting my Perfect Fit sock lessons to very good use :-)
Consider waiting before you shorten the Salty Days sleeves because my sleeves always shrink a bit with wear. I think they stretch width-wise at the sleeves and that shortens the arms a bit, especially with non superwash yarn. Just a thought!
I think Provincial Grey is a color I’ve seen for paint swatches or I’ve heard a DIY furniture restorer/flipper say that color was the paint color they picked for something.
Love the sweater. Could you keep the length and tuck it in? That’s what my daughter does with her sweaters. Love the clips of Disney Springs! My favorite place to shop!
I love the length of your sweater! I mean, I really love it. I think it gives you an hourglass figure. Take a look at the video again. I do agree that the sleeve should be a little shorter but what a pain!
I have a similar body type and struggle with ( does this look ok honey syndrome). I really like the way that sweater looks. I agree the sleeves need to be shorter if you don’t like to pull the cuffs over your fingers. Your modeling really makes me want to ale the sweater. It’s gorgeous.
Thanks for showing the fit in such detail! I wish more photos on ravelry showed fit rather than just a sweater hanging up. We all have different body types and the beauty of being a knitter is the ability to customize to our liking. I would suggest walking around the house for a few minutes then looking in the mirror because when you first put it on I think the length looked great. Ie does the 'mushroom' happen naturally or as a result of fiddling? How does it move with your movement?
I've made the salty day sweater. I have the same "problem" with sweaters that you have. There is a big difference between my bust and my hips. That's why I decided not to do the ribbing in the tiny needles she suggested. So I just did a regular 1 size needle down for the ribbing and it gives me more ease at the bottom and it doesn't have the mushroom effect. Maybe this would help for you as well.
I'm really enjoying your vogmas this year, thanks for sharing your day to day with us! Whats brand of wool tshirts do you have, and do you like them? I have been wanting to get some myself but im not sure which ones to get. TIA
Your Salty Days sweater is beautiful! I agree that you might want to shorten the sleeves a bit. I think the body looks great as is but I do see what you mean and think it'd also look great if you eventually change it--so helpful, I know haha Also, I can't remember if you've mentioned this before, but where do you typically buy your wool t-shirts (if you don't mind sharing)? 😊
I like the length of the sweater but I think you should shorten the sleeves. It’s so cute but I just think they would get in your way throughout the day.
The sweater turned out beautifully! I personally adore the fit on you. However I prefer longer sweaters with extra long sleeves. I think it is extremely flattering on you. Maybe you've just gotten used to wearing more cropped sweaters lately? Not sure?
Oh my! 😍😍😍 I love your Salty Days! Absolutely gorgeous!
I think your sweater looks amazing on you, but if you are unsure about it you could always change the hem ribbing into a split hem. That way you don’t loose the ribbing from the body of the sweater and also means the hem ribbing isn’t so tight fitting.
Natalie - love this idea if you decide to make a change.
I was thinking the same thing! And if it were me, I’d steek the side splits in!
This is such a smart idea!
My thoughts too!
I would French tuck the sweater and leave the sleeves- it looks cozy, comfy and cute!
The sweater looks great. Toaster is just such a sweetheart.
Natalie, your Salty Day Sweather looks so so gorgeous on you!! I think you're so used to cropped tops that wearing an actual sweather is just unusual for you. The length is perfect. Greetings from Belgium
Your sweater is beautiful! It looks good on you 😍
Kent's mom always decorate so beautiful!
I think the sweater is beautiful and fits you very well!!
The Salty Day sweater turned out beautiful, I love the color you chose. It looks stunning on you!
We love our aero press, the perfect cup of coffee how we want it each time.
I love everything about the salty days sweater!! 😍
I think it is super cute on you. I even like how long the sleeves are. I’m so impressed and inspired by your videos, but I’m also super intimidated by knitting.
I feel the same. Yikes!!
I just wanted to say thank you for Vlogmass. I watched several OK more than several over the past few years and I now see some knitters that I follow on TH-cam do Vlogmas for the first time. Nobody does it better than you and I literally watched people trying (unsuccessful.). You guys are the best.
Personally I love the length on you! It makes a super cute oversize sweater. And I also love extra long sleeves personally, but can totally see why you'd want to shorten them. If I were you I'd leave the sweater as is and wear it the way you had it originally, but take 1/2 the length you added to the sleeves out. Good luck! That's an absolutely GORGEOUS sweater.
I think your Salty Days looks incredible on you! Maybe it feels a little different for you since you’re used to more cropped garments. But isn’t this part of the beauty of knitting, that you can adjust as you go and even change things up further down the road if it still feels off. 🙏🏼
Your sweater is beautiful! Toaster is so tolerant with his little kerchief 😂. Nice guess(es) on the color today, Kent!
Natalie, your Salty Days sweater turned out amazing!!! I can't wait to start mine now! I will be referring to your videos again for advice along the way!
I think the sweater looks great!
The sweater is lovely but I agree that the sleeves are too long. The first thing I noticed when you had it on was that the waist is pulling. It looked nice when you pulled it up to your waist instead of down your hips. Good luck with whatever you choose. It’s so pretty!
I love the sweater as it is. Fold the cuffs up once and call it perfect!
Awww look at Toaster wearing his little hat 🎅
Why not try a french tuck for your sweater. that will bring it up from your hips and you wont have to shorten it. I think it look amazing on you as is.
100%. Also might try it with a skirt. Kika wears her with a dress/ skirt a lot. Might just be those particular jeans that are throwing you off!
Your sweater is beautiful! Have you considered doing a split hem? I do that on the ribbing of all my sweaters- gives it more drape. Just a thought!
I am dying over that Yorkshire mal blanket!! I think it looks amazing in those neons!
I think if you're not happy in a garment, as much work as it was to make it, it's worth it to fix it. You carry yourself different when you feel confident. It's beautiful though, but hey we are not all built the same.
Satly days is so pretty! I love the sleeve length! What if you folded the cuff before you reknit? I suggest you wear it and enjoy a few times before reworking. For the body length do a cute half tuck into your jeans waistband
I've caught up and love your Vlogmas as always! :) Beautiful sweater!
Thanks for sharing your time and your making with us each day.
As a Canadian, I feel like I should be gifting Kent’s Mom a kettle to have for your visits.😊
I think the sweater will look absolutely fine if you take out a large portion of the bottom and arms and re -rib 👍👍👍
What a beautiful sweater.
Hi Natalie! You look great in your sweater, but totally get you need to feel great about it on you. That’s what’s so cool about making our own garments: they can be completely tailored. Love! That pattern is going in my favorites. I wonder if it would lend itself to adding some increases at the hips on the sides….I quite like an a-line shape myself.
I omitted all of the 2x1 rib on the bottom of my salty days and went straight into the hem and it’s perfect! I have the same bust/hip situation that you do.
Your sweater looks great on you!
I think the sweater length looks great on you and I wouldn’t change it. The sleeves are long but you could always just fold up the sleeve cuff to make it shorter. Love your vlogmas videos , Kent and Toaster too!
The sweater is so pretty! It looks great on you!
So frustrating that we can’t make a toile like we can in sewing to sort out fit issues before we make a garment. The sweater is gorgeous!
I think the sweater is perfect as is.
Oh man is that chilli? It looks so good... I wanted to comment on the food shots from the first episode - that video needed a warning, the food looked so good! Thank goodness I'm not watching on an empty stomach this time! 😁
The sweater looks great!
As for your sweater sleeves and hem… personally I love longer sleeves as an alternative to gloves when it’s cold outside! I’m always tugging my sleeves down. And I like the drape you get when you push it back up your wrist a bit.
As for the hem: what about a split hem? That would look SUPER CUTE in my opinion!!
I think your sweater looks perfect❤ by not having the same positive ease at the body it looks less baggy and more classy/dressy 😊 perfect for christmas dressup❤ but it's your sweater so you should be the one that loves it😊
Love the sweater.
You look great in it good job
Your sweater is beautiful. I love the longer sleeves.
I had Skyline Chili tonight too! Your sweater turned out great and I think the fit is nice.
your sweater is gorgeous. I understand sizing. I am what they call curvy. If it fits my bust it is way to small for my hips. Now I am going to have to make some fudge. Thanks a lot. Haha
Your sweater is beautiful, and looks great on on you! Before you do anything drastic to shorten it, I would try it on with leggings or a bottom that doesn't have pockets. The mushroom effect probably wouldn't be as noticeable if the bottom of the sweater was hanging freely, instead of "catching" on the jeans. It would also be so cute as cozy oversized sweater over leggings! I also have to say thank you for the wonderfully written Winter Magic sock pattern! I would totally be the one who forgets to change to smaller needles, so those friendly pink bubbles are super helpful! I'm also putting my Perfect Fit sock lessons to very good use :-)
Happy Day 4!! Love the dove gray, your sweater is Beautiful! Have a great day!!
Add some side increases as you go into the ribbing on the Salty Days. Or, do a split hem.
I made a Salty Days sweater and I absolutely love it! I think yours fits nicely.
Consider waiting before you shorten the Salty Days sleeves because my sleeves always shrink a bit with wear. I think they stretch width-wise at the sleeves and that shortens the arms a bit, especially with non superwash yarn. Just a thought!
My opinion would be to shorten the sweater by omitting the ribbing above the lace. But honestly it's what you want because it looks good as is.
You should show some of toaster playing with the other pups when you get back to your mom's.
I think Provincial Grey is a color I’ve seen for paint swatches or I’ve heard a DIY furniture restorer/flipper say that color was the paint color they picked for something.
Your sweater is gorgeous!
Love the sweater. Could you keep the length and tuck it in? That’s what my daughter does with her sweaters. Love the clips of Disney Springs! My favorite place to shop!
I love the length of your sweater! I mean, I really love it. I think it gives you an hourglass figure. Take a look at the video again. I do agree that the sleeve should be a little shorter but what a pain!
I love your rant over do you like it or not lol
I love your Salty Days sweater❤. I wouldn’t change anything! And I really want to make one now.
Also, where do you purchase your wool t-shirts?
I have a similar body type and struggle with ( does this look ok honey syndrome). I really like the way that sweater looks. I agree the sleeves need to be shorter if you don’t like to pull the cuffs over your fingers. Your modeling really makes me want to ale the sweater. It’s gorgeous.
Thanks for showing the fit in such detail! I wish more photos on ravelry showed fit rather than just a sweater hanging up. We all have different body types and the beauty of being a knitter is the ability to customize to our liking. I would suggest walking around the house for a few minutes then looking in the mirror because when you first put it on I think the length looked great. Ie does the 'mushroom' happen naturally or as a result of fiddling? How does it move with your movement?
Your sweater looks great, I really like the long length on you, it makes you look taller and leaner. Lol jmo!
Toaster! ❤
I've made the salty day sweater. I have the same "problem" with sweaters that you have. There is a big difference between my bust and my hips. That's why I decided not to do the ribbing in the tiny needles she suggested. So I just did a regular 1 size needle down for the ribbing and it gives me more ease at the bottom and it doesn't have the mushroom effect. Maybe this would help for you as well.
Thumbholes in the sleeves of the Salty Days?
My vote on Salty Days is shorten the sleeves and leave the body length as is.
I'm really enjoying your vogmas this year, thanks for sharing your day to day with us! Whats brand of wool tshirts do you have, and do you like them? I have been wanting to get some myself but im not sure which ones to get. TIA
The sweater looks great. Maybe take some out of the sleeve length but I think the body looks great & I wouldn’t touch that part.
Your Salty Days sweater is beautiful! I agree that you might want to shorten the sleeves a bit. I think the body looks great as is but I do see what you mean and think it'd also look great if you eventually change it--so helpful, I know haha Also, I can't remember if you've mentioned this before, but where do you typically buy your wool t-shirts (if you don't mind sharing)? 😊
I think it fits great... love longer arms and longer body
I have the same body type as you so I know the struggle. But I think the sweater looks great on you as is!
I like the length of the sweater but I think you should shorten the sleeves. It’s so cute but I just think they would get in your way throughout the day.
It’s looks great but the split hem comment might work perfectly
I would make a thumb hole in the sleeve! Otherwise the sweater looks great as is!
The sweater turned out beautifully! I personally adore the fit on you. However I prefer longer sweaters with extra long sleeves. I think it is extremely flattering on you. Maybe you've just gotten used to wearing more cropped sweaters lately? Not sure?