I've finally finished some knitting! I got stuck for a few months on the white sweater at the end of
this post. I don't give up very easily so I worked and worked to make it fit. What a horrible pattern. Anyway, here's my latest
FO. This brings my project total for 2009 to 2, which is not exactly in keeping with my
2009 goals. I guess I'd better hustle to get them all in. Yea, it probably won't happen.
This is the
Green Gable from
Zephyrstlye.com. It was started July 4
th and completed on Friday, so took a little over a month for me. I used the recommended Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, which is 80% cotton and 20% merino wool. Granted I have sensitive skin, but it feels just a bit itchy to me. I'll definitely wear it, but I think I'll be staying away from any wool for sweaters next to my skin.
This is a very simple design, and great for beginners.
I love the lace at the neck. It was just a little challenging and gives some interest to the neckline.
I just purchased a yard of this stretch sateen from
Denverfabrics.com and plan to make some type of matching bottom.
Next up is Rusted Root, also from
Zephyrstyle.com, in a beautiful light purple. I've opted for a yarn that's 80% cotton and 20% silk, and have already gotten to the bottom of the sleeves. I'm so inspired by this challenging pattern that I want to keep going and going. Maybe I will make my 6
FO goal for this year after all.
This is the Green Gable from Zephyrstlye.com. It was started July 4th and completed on Friday, so took a little over a month for me. I used the recommended Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, which is 80% cotton and 20% merino wool. Granted I have sensitive skin, but it feels just a bit itchy to me. I'll definitely wear it, but I think I'll be staying away from any wool for sweaters next to my skin.
This is a very simple design, and great for beginners.
I love the lace at the neck. It was just a little challenging and gives some interest to the neckline.
I just purchased a yard of this stretch sateen from Denverfabrics.com and plan to make some type of matching bottom.
Next up is Rusted Root, also from Zephyrstyle.com, in a beautiful light purple. I've opted for a yarn that's 80% cotton and 20% silk, and have already gotten to the bottom of the sleeves. I'm so inspired by this challenging pattern that I want to keep going and going. Maybe I will make my 6 FO goal for this year after all.
The lacy neckline is lovely. Yiu did a really nice job of knitting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are one talented woman!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling sweater...and a perfect fit. Love the color and how the floral fabric matches so well. Can't wait to see the complete outfit!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, I have had this project on my list for so long the ink is fading..lol
ReplyDeleteWow - looks great - makes me want to find my needles... How do you get all this done???
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI love the fit of your Green Gable, I was disappointed with mine, I think I made it too big. Yours seems to have negative ease, if so how much smaller did you go?
I love your sweater. It is a perfect fit and the color looks great on you!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your stitches are so straight and even and perfect! Why am I not surprised? Fabulous sweater, job well done!
ReplyDelete(insert sigh)...and she knits too...
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm just insanely jealous of your knitting skills. We drove from Washington State to Disneyland this spring and I got two washcloths knit the whole trip. I'm slow and am not very good. Practice makes perfect right??? Beautiful sweater!
That is so pretty. Love the detail at the neckline.
ReplyDeleteLovely as always! Loving that detail at the neckline. I've been very interested in having more clothes with details like that. Now if only I had time to sew for myself!
ReplyDeleteOk, you are now on my list of people I am jealous of! This is too cute!
ReplyDeleteYour Green Gable came out great. I really want to make a second one out of a cotton yarn this time.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric for a matching skirt or pants is a great match.
The sweater is really cute - LOVE the color!! The detailing around the neckline is really pretty and adds a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely sweater! I need to get back on track with my knitting too :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the style and the color looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteyay Amanda!!! You did such a great job! It's a fantastic pattern...if the itchies bother you, you could also wear a shirt under it, and your GG becomes a vest! Oh, I love that sweater!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sweater...it fits you perfectly! I never have that luck with knitting....which is why I stick to sewing! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweater.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, you did great!
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