It only took me a month, but I finally sat down and sewed the buttons on my new sweater! I also found Stuart in a photo-taking mood, so you'll have lots of shots to enjoy today.
I really enjoy it when Stuart gets in the mood for a photo shoot, we have a lot of fun together. With him directing me & teasing me, it makes having my picture taken much more bearable. Usually, I hate having my photo done!
Particulars:
Yarn - Needful Yarns London Tweed, which has been discontinued -9 balls in the Mallard colourway.(I scored a great bag sale at Elann a while back.)
Pattern - Favorite Cardigan from Custom Knits, by Wendy Bernard
Needles - 4.5mm Denise interchangeables
Notes & Modifications - I am in love with top down knitting! Really, I can't see why I would ever want to knit a sweater in pieces, the experience was so great. I followed the pattern almost exactly, making just a few changes as I went along. At the very front edges, I changed part of the knit/purl pattern to be more symmetrical. I decided on the change partway along, and was very brave and put the knitting on holders, dropped the offending stitches and re-knit them. Terribly exciting stuff, I tell you. I also added about 2" in length (and would have added more, in retrospect), and a few increases at the hips. If I were to do it again, I would also increase the length of the ribbing at the neckline, to make it just a titch smaller. Otherwise, I'm very happy with it, and looking forward to knitting more of Wendy Bernard's patterns!
whu-hoo! wowzers it looks great and you look awesome in it.
great job!
Posted by: colleen | March 01, 2009 at 05:39 PM
That is one lovely cardi, beautiful work
Posted by: Sarah | March 01, 2009 at 10:51 PM
That is very nice! We can tell your favourite colour of the moment:) You are lucky that Stuart likes taking photo's especially as he has taken such nice ones!
Posted by: Arianwen | March 01, 2009 at 11:42 PM
It looks so nice on you.
Posted by: sue | March 02, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Oh, stunning!!
Posted by: Nora | March 02, 2009 at 03:10 AM
Oh it's gorgeous, really gorgeous. I like this better than the book version, funny how seeing it on a real person makes more sense sometimes. The shape and fit are just perfect on you and that yarn is rather dreamy.
Posted by: Rebecca | March 02, 2009 at 03:19 AM
Lovely fit and cables and colour! You look great in it :)
Posted by: erin | March 02, 2009 at 06:21 AM
Yowza! What a glorious fit! Beautifully knit, it is a gorgeous sweater!
Posted by: marianne | March 02, 2009 at 07:06 AM
It looks wonderful -- and what a great colour -- Well Done!!
Posted by: Dave | March 02, 2009 at 07:16 AM
So lovely!The fit is flattering, and so is the colour. Wonderful and inspiring.
Posted by: Poppins | March 02, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Spectacular Charity! I'll have to take another spin through that book!
Posted by: Patty | March 02, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Awesome sweater; it looks wonderful on you!
Posted by: Julie | March 02, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Wow! How beautiful! Looks like it really will be a favorite to wear.
Posted by: Laura | March 03, 2009 at 07:35 AM
That is gorgeous, as are you! Very flattering!
Posted by: Lorette | March 03, 2009 at 10:45 AM
That is beautiful! No wonder it is a favorite!
Posted by: tiennie | March 03, 2009 at 01:39 PM
LOVE your sweater!! the beautiful tweedy yarn/cables/buttons -love it all!
I'm thinking of making "Pink" (from the same book) in a cotton blend for spring - maybe???
Posted by: Pat | March 05, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Gorgeous! So lovely!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 09, 2009 at 07:18 PM
That looks so good on you! I love it!
Posted by: Hasbu | March 13, 2009 at 01:35 AM