Now that it's the first of June, I have a woolen sweater to show you! I knit with wool year round, and while that's not always temperately logical, at least this sweater has short sleeves!
I bought the kit for this sweater at Knitch in Atlanta, when I was visiting one of my bridesmaids a few weeks before our wedding. It was exactly what I needed when I got it-- both indulgent and cozy. Even though I had to run three miles to earn this yarn, I thought it was totally worth it!
Pattern: Piedmont Park Hoodie by Nell Ziroli
Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweed Aran, 7 skeins (1 more than suggested)
Needles: US 7 circulars
Time To Knit: April 3 - June 1
I had some problems with gauge for this sweater. I had to go down a needle size to get it, and when knitted up the back was becoming impossibly small. So I went back up to the recommended size and kind of ignored gauge. Despite having a too-large gauge, I still had to add 3 cable repeats in order for the bottom part of the sweater to be as long as specified in the pattern. Weird. Adding these repeats, I think, made me run out of yarn, but I was able to find a seventh skein at a LYS. Fortunately, it all turned out very nicely with my modifications, and I'm really happy about the fit!
I liked a lot of the details in this sweater. The cables pull in the waist, and I really like the way seed stitch looks. (It also doesn't bother me very much to knit in seed stitch, which I find fortunate.) Also, there is both a hood and a collar, which I thought was a great idea.
I'm certain I'll be using this sweater on cool summer evenings, and it will also be a welcome part of my wardrobe this fall!
I bought the kit for this sweater at Knitch in Atlanta, when I was visiting one of my bridesmaids a few weeks before our wedding. It was exactly what I needed when I got it-- both indulgent and cozy. Even though I had to run three miles to earn this yarn, I thought it was totally worth it!
Pattern: Piedmont Park Hoodie by Nell Ziroli
Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweed Aran, 7 skeins (1 more than suggested)
Needles: US 7 circulars
Time To Knit: April 3 - June 1
I had some problems with gauge for this sweater. I had to go down a needle size to get it, and when knitted up the back was becoming impossibly small. So I went back up to the recommended size and kind of ignored gauge. Despite having a too-large gauge, I still had to add 3 cable repeats in order for the bottom part of the sweater to be as long as specified in the pattern. Weird. Adding these repeats, I think, made me run out of yarn, but I was able to find a seventh skein at a LYS. Fortunately, it all turned out very nicely with my modifications, and I'm really happy about the fit!
I liked a lot of the details in this sweater. The cables pull in the waist, and I really like the way seed stitch looks. (It also doesn't bother me very much to knit in seed stitch, which I find fortunate.) Also, there is both a hood and a collar, which I thought was a great idea.
I'm certain I'll be using this sweater on cool summer evenings, and it will also be a welcome part of my wardrobe this fall!
You got a cute haircut! Also, great sweater.
Posted by: Liz K. | June 01, 2008 at 05:13 PM
very cute! Will make a nice evening sweater! I must say your hair IS super cute!
Posted by: Kelly | June 01, 2008 at 06:04 PM
very cute
Posted by: Christy / Not Hip | June 01, 2008 at 10:01 PM
I really like this! I may have to queue it up myself.
Posted by: tiennie | June 01, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Ooooh, gorgeous! And I love the hair [have I already mentioned that over t Flickr?].
Posted by: Nora | June 02, 2008 at 03:52 AM
Piedmont looks wonderful! I would run those miles for the yarn anytime (hehe of course I love to run). I love the collar and hood. Very cool!
Posted by: Deborah | June 02, 2008 at 07:09 AM
very cute! love the combo of the seed stitch and the cables!
Posted by: stacey | June 02, 2008 at 09:43 AM
I'm glad to see it all knit up! Looks great. And I LOVE the color!
Posted by: Sara | June 02, 2008 at 11:23 AM
So cute - nicely done!
Posted by: Ruth | June 02, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I love the sweater. It looks wonderful on you and your new haircut looks so trendy too. It suits you.
Posted by: sue | June 02, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Great job with the sweater. It fits you perfectly, and the color is great on you. Your new haircut looks fabulous too.
Posted by: kim | June 02, 2008 at 07:12 PM
That is one cute sweater and I'm sure you can get some use of it even in the summer during unseasonably cool evenings as well or in the air condintioning. I really love the new haircut.
Posted by: Sharon | June 02, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Very cute!
Posted by: Keatyn | June 03, 2008 at 10:01 AM
The sweater looks good, but I can't help but notice... that new haircut is just fabulous! Looks better every time I see it!
Posted by: Jess | June 03, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Love the sweater and your haircut!
Posted by: Jean | June 05, 2008 at 12:14 PM
ohmygosh i hadn't seen this post before we met for dinner last night. it is awesome! i think this may be my favorite thing you've ever knit. it just suits you and fits you perfectly!
ps - your hair in that bottom pic is adorable!
Posted by: jody | June 05, 2008 at 10:08 PM
That turned out great! I love the color, and it fits you perfectly. Great haircut too!
Posted by: Brenda | June 07, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Very cute!!
Posted by: nova | June 12, 2008 at 05:11 PM