I am pleased with the results. I love my new jacket. It has not left me since I finished blocking it.
Despite the small frustration of running out of yarn, this was so much fun to knit. I took it slow, only worked on it while the babes were sleeping, and tried very hard to enjoy the seaming. This was my first big seaming project, and I am pretty happy with the results. The yarn is so delicious. It knits up fast, and is so soft after blocking. I thought it might be a bit itchy, but feels like cotton on bare my skin.
The Details:
Pattern: Debbie Bliss Drop Collar Jacket from the Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine Fall/Winter 08
Size: 36, I do think it runs a little big. If I had to do it over, I would do a size smaller.
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Donegal Chunky Tweed, color 112, 9 skeins.
The color I used has been discontinued, but it is still available. I am also smitten with the forest green! I ran out of yarn, so make sure you buy one extra skein.
Happy, happy Friday!
46 comments:
It looks fantastic, a wonderful Fall jacket. Wear it and sigh with pleasure!
It looks fabulous! I love how it doesn't look very form-fitting - you could easily layer it over more clothes if needed. The color looks great on you too - great job!
Kris
cute! I love the color and texture and even the shape. You must have an unending supply of sweaters to choose from!
Oh That is beautiful. I just love it. I love Anna's coat too. I have not been on the internet in awhile. Have you ever thought about selling any? I would buy a sweater.
Chris
What a fantastic jacket---you're so talented! I love it.
It's beautiful!
How very FALL of you - love the orange.
And I'm way jealous that you have the patience for such detail - wow. I'd have stabbed myself in the eye with a needle by the second row of cabling.
oh my, that turned out great, and what a beautiful color for this time of year.
Oh, so glad you got the package, that was quick :) Hope you enjoy it all.
Hugs
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I love Debbie Bliss! You chose the most amazing color for that pattern. Total perfection. Oh, and I loved Anna's coat and hat to! Fab!
All I can say is - WOW that is beautiful! This might be the inspiration I need right now.
Wowee! That's one great lookin' jacket! You are such a knitting inspiration!
Beautiful work! I love that color. Looks dreamy with those fall leaves changing color behind you. I am sure it will get lots of wear this fall and winter!
Very nice! I am biased to like anything that is orange, actually, but I think this sweater/coat looks pretty fabulous!
The jacket is beautiful and it blends well with the leaves in the background! Hope your rainy weekend is a good one!
Fran
It looks great on you and i can't wait now to finish mine! hopefully this weekend.
Ahhhh that is fantastic!!! It looks beautiful on you :) Stay out of the rain and have a great weekend!
I love the color! It turned out beautifully! I love your boots, too.
That is beautiful! Great job!
Your sweaters should be in those Ralph Lauren advertisements!
Wow Katie, that is gorgeous!!! I looks great on you!
This is truly gorgeous. Almost pretty enough to make me want to learn.
WOW !!!! Devine.
absolutely Beautiful I can not wait till I can concur something like this!!!!
Oh! It is all that I had hoped! It looks beautiful on you and you could just eat the color with a spoon-it reminds me of pumpkin pie! It must be so snuggly-it certainly is suh stylish!
Wow! That looks fantastic! :)
Amazing - love it. Such great textures with that wool and the cables.
it. is. gorgeous. I LOVE the color and the fact that it is cropped.
You do such a lovely job! You are such a proficient knitter with fabulous taste!
Sarah :)
You do such a lovely job! You are such a proficient knitter with fabulous taste!
Sarah :)
You do such a lovely job! You are such a proficient knitter with fabulous taste!
Sarah :)
It looks great on you!
Beautiful colour.
Love the sweater. I saw that magazine at our local Hobby Lobby and am going tomorrow to get it with my 40% off coupon, love when that happens. I am almost ready to block the cropped cardigan - any suggestions. Iv'e never done this before.
It looks and fits great! I have this magazine, and it's great to see the projects in different colors.
This is gorgeous - especially with the fall backdrop of leaves you got going on in your backyard!
It looks fabulous, and I LOVE how you paired it with other pieces in your wardrobe!
Your jacket is beautiful!! I want to learn how to knit!!
It. Is. Beautiful. I'm speechless! I always use this word when I comment on your FO's and I'm going to use it again. Chic. So super chic. I love the whole outfit, but the sweater makes it!!
Your sweater is great. It looks like a lot of time and love went into it.
I love these pictures! Beautiful fall weather, beautiful photos, beautiful sweater on a beautiful you!
OhOoohh! Lovely color! Looks great, as usual!
oh, katie!!!
this is so beautiful!!! fabulous fabulous job.
i want one.
WOW that is adorable and I love the color of the yarn and the great texture of the whole thing - great job.
OH MY GOSH!!!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
Wow! That is one fabulous looking sweater jacket. And, it looks great on you. So happy you were able to get more of the same yarn.
that is beautiful!
That just looks fab!
I have just sent my husband to buy magazine (I am at work in the sticks) - I have picked it up 6 times, but that colour really makes it.
Your blog gives me faith in chic women who love knitting!
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