after a marathon knitting session yesterday, i finished stitching down the cowl at 1:30AM (kind of 2:30AM with the time change but who’s counting?) this is my first sweater ever and boy am i happy. the yarn was a dream to work with (why didn’t i bring more back from japan?!?!) and looks all shiny and happy once blocked. this pattern was fun and went by quickly when i actually had time to work on it.
the only things that i would do differently if i were to make it again (and i just might!): make the arm holes smaller with less arm increases, and not make the cowl so scandalously low. i have to wear a tank top underneath it! it’s way too revealing otherwise.
anyway, here are the pictures and stats.
no-head shot.. no makeup and glasses don’t make for a pretty model
yarn: munsell merino 150 rainbow color no. 136 (this yarn is found in japan only)
needles: US5 and US4 boye needle master and susan bates (thanks amanda!)
pattern: the somewhat cowl by wendy bernard of knit and tonic
sorry for the short post but big love is on and since my DVR mysteriously decided not to record the sopranos (damn time warner! can’t they do anything right?) it’s the only TV i’m really going to watch tonight. will update backpack tomorrow.
Michelle
beautiful! and congrats!
Apr 02, 2006 @ 11:07 PM
Amy
It’s perfect! The color of that yarn is beautiful.
Apr 02, 2006 @ 11:12 PM
yahaira
beautiful job! one of my faves that I’ve seen. It fits your perfectly and the color is gorgeous on you
Apr 02, 2006 @ 11:18 PM
Erica B.
Oh, how lovely! I see yours has a plunging neckline like mine. Did you do yours on purpose or did it just happen that way? Not quite sure how mine went that deep but I don’t mind wearing a cami underneath, love it to death… its one of my favs!
Apr 02, 2006 @ 11:19 PM
Sarah
Hooray! It looks fantastic! And I do love that yarn. Excellent job, madam gleek!
Apr 02, 2006 @ 11:37 PM
Iraida
I love it. Very nice
Apr 03, 2006 @ 12:19 AM
megan
It’s fabulous! And a great fit! Yay for first sweaters!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 7:46 AM
jacqueline
well, well ….look at you!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 8:51 AM
Amanda
Great job Steph!! SC looks great. Strange how everyone’s neckline is coming out so differently. We must take a photo together (with Carrie) and send to Wendy – maybe Friday? Congrats!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 9:44 AM
Lolly
I can’t believe this was your first sweater! It is so pretty! You really did a great job on it!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 9:53 AM
Veronique
Beautiful! You must be so proud. I think Amanda’s idea of a group photo is great.
Apr 03, 2006 @ 10:54 AM
kaitlyn
oh how i love being rememberd…
It looks awesome! I definitely need to make this top for my sister. It may even be my next project. And let’s work on that “in japan only” thing
That yarn is too yummy!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 10:58 AM
Katie
Yea ~ first sweater finished AND you love it! What more could you ask? Don’ t you just love the SC?? Very, very cool. Way to go! I’d better knit like the wind so I can be in the SC photo too! Who needs sleep???
Apr 03, 2006 @ 11:54 AM
Kirsten
It looks great on you Stephanie! I think it is cute with the tank underneath.
Apr 03, 2006 @ 12:10 PM
lisa
Perfection!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 1:54 PM
jess
a fabulous first sweater – it fits you perfectly! clap-clap!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 2:33 PM
knitannie
that looks great. What a first sweater, you should be very proud of your little baby!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 2:48 PM
Skylar
Sorry for the language, but fuck, that’s hot. I like yours better than KnitandTonic Wendy’s. I love it and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sexy neckline.
Apr 03, 2006 @ 3:17 PM
Sandra
yay, you did it! what to way to lose your sweater virginity. you= one hot mama!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 4:38 PM
beth
Wow! Say it with me! WOW! It came out great!
Apr 03, 2006 @ 5:29 PM
Wanett
You guys are going to make me buy this pattern. I love it. Your first sweater is such a success you should feel proud. My first sweater is currently several balls of frogged yarn.
Apr 03, 2006 @ 8:46 PM
Betsy
That’s your FIRST sweater? Great Job! I love it.
Apr 03, 2006 @ 9:33 PM
Wendy
Hey! It’s gorgeous! I love the longer sleeves and I like that the neckline is lower than you originally thought it would be. Mine is pretty low, too, and I have to wear a camisole with it. Great color!
Apr 04, 2006 @ 10:40 AM
carrie m
oh wow — i was really sick the past few days and i’m only seeing this now! it’s wonderful! the yarn is just gorgeous. why oh why isn’t it available here? great sheen! and we definitely have to do a photo shoot, but i’m still not sure about this friday. (i had to take yesterday off because i was near death. and overdramatic.)
Apr 04, 2006 @ 12:04 PM
alison
Congratulations! You’ll never forget your first time…
Apr 05, 2006 @ 4:23 PM
colleen
I’m a little behind–just catching up. THe cowl looks GREAT!!! I definitely think that you can pull off that low neckline. Stock up on bright colored tanks. This one’s a keeper.
So, what’s next
?
Apr 06, 2006 @ 7:14 AM
Melissa
Wow – that looks awesome! I really want to make one too now!
Apr 06, 2006 @ 6:09 PM
Steph
Wow, this is your first sweater? It’s perfect. I love the way the cowl drapes ever so softly, and I like it with a tank underneath.
Apr 17, 2006 @ 2:41 PM
Kang
Wonderful sweater and it looks modern and the color is nice.
May 07, 2006 @ 5:27 AM