I'm so pleased to present my version of the Venezia Pullover.
This is the hardest thing I've knit so far, and I'm so, so proud of the result. This sweater came with a lot of challenges. First I had to adjust to starting the wrong size, then I had to rip out the sleeves because I had knit them on the wrong needles, and finally I had to match the sleeve color to the body color. In the end, I'm happy with all of those results. The sleeves make me happy, and I'm glad the sweater is longer than usual. It gives me more room to show off this awesome pattern.
Pattern: Venezia Pullover by Eunny Jang, from Interweave Knits Winter 2006
Yarn: Kauni Effektgarn EQ, 2 balls and Rowan Felted Tweed in Treacle, 6 balls
Needles: US 2 and US 4
Time to Knit: September 1 - October 17
Modifications: I knit the body longer, and did a raglan yoke instead of inset sleeves. I also changed the color a little bit!
I'm so glad that I was able to get this done in time for Rhinebeck. The feedback there was incredible, and all of you who stopped me really made my day.
When I finally finished knitting Venezia, I felt a little at a loss for what to do next. The project was so consuming that I felt like I'd been knitting it my whole life! I'm so happy with the sweater, and I'm glad that I can now share it with you.
PS. Oops, I'd be remiss not to show you an inside-out shot!
This? Is really amazing. Congratulations on such a beautiful knit!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 22, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Wow, that is one seriously amazing sweater. What an accomplishment. Congratulations. It looks great on, too!
Posted by: Emma | October 22, 2008 at 06:33 PM
That's really gorgeous - very elegant. :envy:
Posted by: Janet | October 22, 2008 at 07:03 PM
It is a truly amazing knitting accomplishment. You should be very proud.
Posted by: kim | October 22, 2008 at 07:15 PM
it is gorgeous.
and this is exactly what i was looking for.
so bummed i didn't see you!
Posted by: leslie | October 22, 2008 at 07:15 PM
You should be pleased girl its amazing!!!
I love the lengthened look and this style of sweater totally suits you.
Well done well done! Wear it proud!
Posted by: Kelly | October 22, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Wow! Spectacular! I wish I had gotten up to Rhinebeck so I could see it in person.
Posted by: Kirsten | October 22, 2008 at 07:30 PM
YAY! It turned out beautifully, Kristy. You should be proud (and warm!)
Posted by: Stella | October 22, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Wow, that is a fantastic sweater! Just the thing to show off at Rhinebeck! :)
Posted by: koto-chan | October 22, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Absolutely beautiful! You are such a knitting star :)
Posted by: grumperina | October 22, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Wow. Just wow. It is so beautiful.
Posted by: Liz K. | October 22, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Stunning! Gorgeous! Absolutely beautiful! Love it!
Posted by: Alicia P | October 22, 2008 at 08:47 PM
That is one totally incredible sweater. You did an absolutely amazing job with it. I still can't believe how you got the sleeves to match up. Wear it with justifiable pride!!
Posted by: Dave | October 22, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Wow. It looks incredible! Beautiful work.
Posted by: whitney | October 22, 2008 at 09:09 PM
what an achievement! that is a stunning sweater- fantastic!!!!
Posted by: beth | October 22, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Beautiful! What an accomplishment! I definitely think that colorwork is the most difficult thing to do well in knitting. This is completely amazing!
Posted by: Alli | October 22, 2008 at 09:50 PM
It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Oiyi | October 22, 2008 at 11:45 PM
wonderful, adorable, gorgeous....
Posted by: handknit168 | October 23, 2008 at 02:06 AM
wow. wow. wow. amazing!
Posted by: stacey | October 23, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Wowza! Give yourself a huge pat on teh back cause that sweater is gorgeous and amazing!
Posted by: Kim | October 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM
This is gorgeous! Such an amazing job you did on it!
Posted by: tiennie | October 23, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Okay, I am pulling mine out this weekend and working on it. Maybe I can actually wear it by the time I finish it... Your Venezia is gorgeous.
Posted by: nova | October 23, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Incredible!
Posted by: Jess | October 23, 2008 at 07:36 PM
It's gorgeous! Inside AND out. I still can't get over how you matched the sleeves.
Just incredible. Congratulations
Posted by: Heather | October 23, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Congratulations! You did an amazing job and the color matching is perfect. You have an heirloom sweater now.
Posted by: Brenda | October 24, 2008 at 01:29 AM
Incredibly beautiful! I'm wowed.
Posted by: Cassy | October 24, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Wow. Really. I aspire to be able to knit like you. So far it socks and hats. But maybe I'll attempt something like that some day and remember that I first saw it here.
Posted by: Hazy | October 26, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Gorgeous of course! You did a wonderful job on it and the color combinations couldn't have been more perfect. Enjoy it!
Posted by: Jessica | October 27, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Wow!! But not surprising. You are an amazing knitter!
Posted by: Tanya | November 10, 2008 at 09:21 AM
beautiful work.
Posted by: beate | November 18, 2008 at 04:47 AM