Other than a few ends to sew in, this sweater is complete! Unfortunately, the weather is not
cooperating and the idea of putting a
sweater on in this heat is less than appealing. I also need to decide just how much those cuffs are supposed
to be sewn down.
This sweater is 231 stitches across at its widest
point. Yikes! My poor little bamboo needles could not
handle the pressure, so I had to switch to a circular (not my favorite way to
knit, but what are you going to do!?). Then again, there are less pieces to stitch together, which is always good!
I am already distracted thinking about my next knit project. I recently purchased Sweater Girls. The first time I saw the book I immediately
discounted it as yet another attempt to re-work vintage patterns. I would so much rather work with the
original! But seeing the patterns that
are included, I was pleasantly surprised, and decided that I could not do
without a copy.
The introductory information includes a few pictures of the
original designs, which is a great reference - I just wish they were a bit larger!
And while the photo styling is nowhere near as lovely as the
Stitch in Time volumes, I am excited about quite a few of the designs.
Now I just have to wait for the weather to cool . . . and
find an appropriate skirt . . . uh oh . . . have I done it again, and made
myself a sweater that does not match anything in my wardrobe? We shall see!
Laura Mae, quick. fly out to Colorado to try on your sweater. Our high temperature yesterday was 34 F.
ReplyDeleteYikes! I am not sure I would like that either!! But it would definitely require a sweater.
DeleteA beautiful sweater! From my monitor it seems your sweater would match nicely with the skirt portion of Love-in-Idleness.
ReplyDeleteThis is looking gorgeous and that book seems right up my street too. I just wish my knitting skills were better!
ReplyDeleteYour sweater is beautiful, and that book looks awesome! That cardigan in the second photo of the book...swoon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for highlighting that book! I'll see if our library system has it. Your sweater is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteDespite the absolutely lovely sunshine, you could definitely wear this gorgeous burgundy sweater around my corner of B.C. today, let me tell you. There's a nippy breeze blowing that definitely calls for knits like this.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Beautiful! What a rich color. The collar is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteToo bad about the heat coming on so early, it must be incredibly tempting to dive into the book and start knitting away. I predict many more gorgeous sweaters in the forecast.
What a lovely job! That rich red is just beautiful! I have Sweater Girls, too, but I am very intimidated by it as all of the projects I like are fingering weight!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah!
DeleteThe fingering and 4-ply weights are my favorite. Yes, they take a bit longer to knit, but they work so much better on my body. I wish I could pull off the super chunky oversized sweater look, but I just end up looking like the Michelin Man.
Don’t be intimidated – just jump in! But don’t expect to finish in a weekend!
You have an exceptional eye for color; that sweater is elevated beyond amazing by the hue you chose.
ReplyDeleteHave you considered a pair of crepe trousers with it? Wide legged, high waist, 30s style (in parchment, or smokey gris?), could make it a perfect day-wear set, or unexpected Thanksgiving ensemble. Just a commotion of a notion - pause and consider.
What he said.
DeleteThat is an excellent idea! Perhaps someday I will make another pair of pants . . . Dresses are just so much more fun!
DeleteI can handle your sewing skills, but the fact that you can knit like this really hurts.
ReplyDeleteI bet you could too, if you wanted to! And I think Cathy would be all over some handmade knits.
DeleteThis one was actually pretty basic, although the short rows on the neckline started to drive me a bit batty!