I’m trying my hand at the Handsome Chris Pullover after successfully (nearly) completing a colourwork jumper.

I feel like I’m going to jinx myself but it’s actually been easier than I thought so far and no major issues. I’ve had to ladder down a couple of times to fix a cable but I can manage that. Only on the back panel about half way through so we’ll see how I feel when it comes to the neck at the front!

The pattern seems a bit bare when talking about the arms, does anyone have any experience with making this and have any ideas/advice on the arms?

Bonus pic:

  • TheFlopster@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    Not OP, but the answer is, it depends. If you’re using a proper (read: slightly more expensive and probably non-acrylic) yarn skein hank, then yes, it needs to be wound into a ball first, then put into the bowl. The bowl keeps your ball from rolling around everywhere.

    If you’re using a cheaper type of center pull skein (no judgment!) then no, not really. But if you’re using a center pull skein, then you don’t really need the bowl. Your yarn won’t roll.

    • iheartneopets@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I’ve always seen them as sorta marketed for helping control tension. Are they useful for that, or just to keep the yarn in place?

      • TheFlopster@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Oh, I’m not sure. I’ve never noticed that the bowl made a difference in my tension, but I can’t afford the fancy yarn very often, so I rarely use one.