close up and a bit overexposed
I started on June 1st and finished last weekend. Since the yarn was recycled from a former (awful) poncho, I don't exactly know how much I used, I think the pattern calls for 4 balls. I made a few modifications: Added two more pattern repeats, changed the waist shaping, changed the arm shaping, omitted the shoulder shaping and used a three needle bind-off. The best change I made was knitting one st stitch after each edge stitch, even when the pattern asked for a yo or a k2tog after the edge st. It made seaming much easier. At some point I wondered whether I should have left out the ribbon opening, but the weight of the ribbon helps to keep the shape, as it has a tendency to get wider. I need to put it away now. I'm sure I'll get excited about it again when I pull it out in autumn.
21 comments:
VERY nice sweater. I love it. I want to make it. It's sexy without being trashy. Great work.
it's absolutely beautiful. great work!
Aimee is just gorgeous!! I can so relate to needing to put something aside after it has caused that much trouble but she was seriously worth it so I hope you are excited come autumn.
Aimee is just gorgeous!! I can so relate to needing to put something aside after it has caused that much trouble but she was seriously worth it so I hope you are excited come autumn.
It's really beautiful! :-)
wow, it's gorgeous! i love the brown ribbon. what a great work!
Beautiful! I love it.
It looks so nice and you and the colour is lovely.
Adele
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Very, very cute. It looks like it fits perfectly, too! I love the ribbon in front, its adds something to the sweater. Now I am tempted to knit one!
It is beautiful! Good job with the modifications--the fit looks great.
It's perfect! I too would have added a couple of more repeats because I think the top, as it is in the book, is too short. I can't believe you had the patience to rip out 4 balls worth of KSH. I'm knitting Birch and have had to rip twice, both times, I ended up cutting the cast on edge because of all the knots and tangles.
I love that sweater. The color is fantastic and it looks gorgeous on you! You did a lovely job with all that lace.
It's gorgeous! I love the ribbon detail.
I love it! And it fits you now perfectly.
It is truly beautiful!
Hi! I happened across your blog from another one (strikker) and I love this sweater. Great job!
One question, thought: where did you get this pattern?
Fantastic sweater! I love it and it looks so great on you.
oh wow, it's stunning. i'm making one in a similar colour and i've done quite a few mods too (omitted drawstring, lowered neckline, did more reps). you've inspired me to finish it quick!
It's perfect! I love the yarn, and I love the colour, and that pattern really makes the best of it.
Wow! this is one of the most beautiful sweaters I have ever seen! The color combination is sooo pretty! What a talent you have! Good Work!
oh that is really beautiful.
Your Aimee is so gorgeous! I hadn't seen it till now - guess I'm out of the loop - but this is perfect timing for me, since I'm about to start knitting this sweater. Beautiful job - you've really inspired me. Lovely colors you chose, too. :)
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