Before I inundate you with holiday stories & pictures, I thought I'd show off my great knitting accomplishment - all those hours in the truck motivated me to finish up my Buttercup! It feels so good to have a finished knitting object - it's been a while.
Pattern - Buttercup
Yarn - Berroco NaturLin, Navy (I think) 7 skeins
Needles - US 5 & 6 Denise Interchangeables
Notes/Modifications - I knit the size S for this pattern, and didn't do any major modifications, other than shortening the final length by several repeats. The yarn was an awesome choice for this pattern, the finished fabric drapes beautifully, is fairly soft, and breathes wonderfully. The neckline is a tad low, compared to how I usually dress, but seems flattering (and shows off my family birthstone necklace, too). I especially enjoy how back of the neck is gathered, and the way it drapes down the back. As time goes by, I find the knits that I love to wear are the simplest ones, and this one fits the bill - a bit of lace, some simple shaping, and lots of stocking stitch.
My favourite part of the whole "photo shoot" was Liam's contribution...
Wow that turned out beautifully! I have longed admired the pattern and seeing how it fit on you is definite encouragement that I should cast on already :)
Posted by: Andrea | July 27, 2010 at 02:28 PM
Wow, this looks beautiful on you. I'm off to take a look at the pattern, never seen it before.
Hope you are well. :)
Posted by: Denise | July 27, 2010 at 05:51 PM
It's such a pretty sweater. Makes me wanna go and pick up some knitting again!
Posted by: erin | July 27, 2010 at 07:13 PM
Yay! You finished and it looks Fantastic!!
Posted by: ashley-in-chains | July 27, 2010 at 07:18 PM
Buttercup suits you so well. It is beautiful. I love the pics of you and Liam together!
Posted by: sue | July 27, 2010 at 09:05 PM
you are looking so good charity!!! i love this sweater on you. love di.
Posted by: ohsweetie | July 28, 2010 at 12:17 AM
Oh it's beautiful and you look fabulous in it, the colour is perfect.
Posted by: Rebecca | July 28, 2010 at 03:11 AM
Lovely sweater and a great photo shoot!
Posted by: PrairiePoppins | July 28, 2010 at 04:36 AM
Buttercup is beautiful as are you! Great photo shoot!
Posted by: Julie | July 28, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: KateinIowa | July 28, 2010 at 07:56 AM
Welcome home Charity! Your knit is beautiful and looks lovely on you...of course it does!
Posted by: Patty | July 28, 2010 at 08:34 AM
OMG its prefect!! I loves it! and such an awesome photo shoot
Posted by: colleen | July 29, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Buttercup, you and Liam all look perfect!
Posted by: Carrie K | July 29, 2010 at 03:58 PM
You're sweater is lovely. The skirt is cute, too!
Posted by: julie k | July 30, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Lovely - just gorgeous! And I like the sweater too :)
Posted by: Gina | August 02, 2010 at 03:28 PM
That looks terrific on you, Charity! Nice work!
Posted by: Lorette | August 12, 2010 at 08:41 AM