Whistler Pullover in Brushed Pink Sweater Knit: The Near Disaster

This sweater knit is everything. The bee’s knees. The ant’s pants. The best thing since sliced bread. It’s everything a sweater knit should be and is easily my favorite sweater knit I’ve ever purchased. And here’s why:

• You know how a lot of sweater knits are a lot flimsier than you expected? Not this one. At 15 oz, it has a thickness to it that so many sweater knits lack.
• Brushed back. Oh my word, it is so soft. And the face is no slouch either. The overall softness of this fabric is out of this world, making for an indescribably cozy and plush fabric.

Here Are the Technical Deets

• 2 yards Sweet Dreams Pink, Brushed Rib Knit from Boho Fabrics
• Weight: 15 oz
• Horizontal Stretch: 100%
• Vertical Stretch: 50%
• Contents: Poly, Rayon, Spandex Blend

Not only is the fabric beautiful, it’s wonderful to work with. It sews very nicely; no rolling edges, no random snagging, and good stretch (which comes in handy on the ‘mega-seam’ in this pattern.)

About This Make

This is my second Whistler Pullover using the same options as my first.

• Size: XS
• Shawl collar
• Flat yoke
• Shirt length, banded hem
• +2″ to sleeves

I added a third button again; I’m really liking the look of it with three buttons versus two. This time, I did not topstitch the pocket openings. I figured I’d see how it wore without that detail. I can always do that later if it turns out I don’t like it.

The Near Disaster

There I was, having carefully crafted every seam, securing the final thread tail along the hem with some Fray Block when the evil tube decided to gush. All over my flawless sweater. (I am truly beginning to loathe that Fray Block. It is so runny and impossible to regulate out of that stupid tube!)

I think it’s pretty obvious I was not happy. I ran to the sink to rinse it while it was still wet. After it dried, it seems all was well until I caught sight of the sweater at an angle. “Dries clear,” it says.

♫ Lies. ♫

There was a very evident collection of whitish splotches left behind, so I searched to see what was recommended for cleaning Fray Block from fabric. They said alcohol. I tested on a piece of scrap fabric to no ill effect, and then rubbed some alcohol on the offending spots on my sweater. Hung it up to dry and I was all smiles this morning when I woke up and saw the spots were gone.

Disaster averted.

Project Settings

Sewing Machine

Serger