...my Phyllo Yoked Pullover! Most of the time I spent working on this sweater was the days leading up to our wedding, and posting about it just was not on the radar. In fact, I spent a little bit of down time knitting this sweater on my wedding day, and I finished it up soon after I got back to the East Coast.
Pattern: Phyllo Yoked Pullover from Knitting Nature by Norah Gaughan
Yarn: Brooks Farm Solana, 3 skeins
Needles: US 8, Knit Picks Harmony Options
Time to Knit: December 18 - January 7
I made a few modifications to this sweater. My gauge was looser than what was recommended, so I basically knit the body according to my own measurements and ignored the pattern until I got to the yoke! I sized it to have a slight amount of negative ease and waist shaping. I used a garter stitch edge because I like that look better than the rolled edge. I also didn't bell out the sleeves.... I knit them straight until they were about 11 inches long, and then I started the increases.
The yoke pattern started out as a repeat of 11 stitches, so I made sure I decreased enough stitches to have a multiple of 11 when I started the yoke. My row gauge was also off, so I ended up with a really tall yoke by knitting the entire chart, so I ripped back a couple of diamonds to get a better-sized neck.
The yoke pattern was interesting and fun to knit. I also think it looks really nice all finished up!
I loved working with the Solana yarn. It's soft and smooth, and the colors are fantastic. If you see any at a fiber festival, you really should consider purchasing some!
It's a great sweater. One of my favorites so far!
great fit!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | January 19, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Beautiful! I like your mods too!
Posted by: Elinor | January 19, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Beautiful sweater! The color really brightens up a winter day, and the yoke turned out beautifully.
Posted by: Jodi | January 19, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Ooo, it's beautiful! It's on my list too, and you've totally inspired me to cast on. :-)
Posted by: terhi | January 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Oh! Ah! Wow! Beautiful!
Posted by: Tanya | January 19, 2008 at 01:02 PM
It IS a great sweater! I really like the patterned yoke.
Posted by: Ingrid | January 19, 2008 at 01:11 PM
I love the color and the fit is wonderful!
Posted by: carla | January 19, 2008 at 01:11 PM
It IS a great sweater! I really like the patterned yoke.
Posted by: Ingrid | January 19, 2008 at 01:11 PM
I love it! It looks great on you and the colour is fantastic!! [I barely finished a pair of socks in the lead up to my wedding...]
Posted by: Nora | January 19, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous.
Posted by: Anne | January 19, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Your sweater looks absolutely wonderful! I'm so glad you knit it, because the way the model wears it in the book doesn't convey the way that a typical gal would wear it. It's nice to see it as more of a form-hugging sweater, and be reassured that it looks great!
Posted by: grumperina | January 19, 2008 at 02:49 PM
That is awesome! You totally inspired me to knit this sweater.
Posted by: Monica | January 19, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Wow - how gorgeous - what a fabulous sweater, fit, yoke - nice job!
Posted by: stacey | January 19, 2008 at 03:11 PM
It looks fantastic on you! Great job!
Posted by: Kirsten | January 19, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Fabulous sweater! (I also like the bit about knitting on your wedding day... :))
Posted by: Ruth | January 19, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Looks great! Perfect fit and I love the color. It really is a pretty yoke design.
Posted by: Brenda | January 19, 2008 at 04:25 PM
This is an awesome sweater. I may need to take a break from sock knitting to make one.
Posted by: Erin | January 19, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Love the color and texture! Great job. It's a fun sweater to wear.
Posted by: margene | January 19, 2008 at 05:57 PM
The sweater looks gorgeous, and I really love the yoke.
Posted by: Sue | January 19, 2008 at 06:12 PM
That looks fabulous. It fits and suits you perfectly I think.
Posted by: Bea | January 19, 2008 at 07:24 PM
It looks great! I like the way you made it more fitted, and the color is fantastic.
Posted by: whitney | January 19, 2008 at 08:33 PM
love it! Love the yarn, it looks so smooshy in the picture. Fantastic on you!
Posted by: Kelly | January 19, 2008 at 10:33 PM
It looks so soft and fitted just right. Fantastic sweater!
Posted by: Sacha | January 19, 2008 at 10:50 PM
very beautiful and the yoke fit you perfectly.
Posted by: handknit168 | January 20, 2008 at 03:32 AM
You know, I'd never really considered making this sweater before, but you're making me want to. I love your mods!
Posted by: Stella | January 20, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Beautiful! Great job customizing it. It looks really flattering, interesting and comfortable. You hit the trifecta!
Posted by: Jean | January 20, 2008 at 11:44 AM
It looks wonderful! The color is fabulous and so is the fit.
Posted by: Christy | January 20, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Gorgeous sweater! It looks cozy and snazzy at the same time, and such a wonderful color.
Posted by: Ariel | January 20, 2008 at 02:11 PM
that is fabulous!!! i have that yarn on my "to look at list" for the MD festival this year. the sweater has been in my queue since it came out and I just love it!!!
Posted by: stacey | January 21, 2008 at 08:25 AM
PS - can I ask how much you had left over and what size you knit?
Posted by: stacey | January 21, 2008 at 08:27 AM
It looks great! I love the subtle color changes.
Posted by: Amy | January 21, 2008 at 02:15 PM
that looks great! i love Brooks Farm stuff, so i'll keep an eye out for Solana.
Posted by: heather | January 21, 2008 at 03:39 PM
that looks great! i love Brooks Farm stuff, so i'll keep an eye out for Solana.
Posted by: heather | January 21, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Oh lordy! Gorgeous sweater! The fit is just great! I picked up some Brooks Farm at Rhinebeck but can't remember if it was the Solana. Love how yours knit up.
Posted by: Kim | January 21, 2008 at 06:26 PM
That color is fantastic and this sweater looks great on you!
Posted by: tiennie | January 21, 2008 at 10:34 PM
It fits you like a dream! Good call on all the various mods. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | January 23, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Very Nice! I might just have to add that pattern to my Ravelry queue.
Posted by: Jacquie | January 24, 2008 at 09:30 AM
It looks great! I love the slight variation in the color and how it lined up. Very cool!
How was the first day back to school? :)
Posted by: Jessica | January 25, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Beautiful! That sweater is extremely flattering on you, and now I'm craving to knit one with some Tess that I bought at MDSW.
Posted by: kelp! | January 30, 2008 at 12:18 AM