Not too bad. I love the fit, and the yarn. I like the button detail. I think it makes a plain sweater stand out a little more.
I used the stitch count from my Rusted Root with lots of mods. The neck ended up being a little more cowl than turtle, but that is okay. I picked up every stitch because I got nervous I would not be able to get it over my head. If I were to do it over again, I think I would pick up less, but I do like the neck the way it is.
The details:
Pattern: Stitch counts from Rusted Root (size med) with lots of mods.
Longer body, long sleeves- I knit straight to my elbows then had two rounds of decreases every third row, added ribbing and buttons.
Cowl neck, picking up every stitch around neckline.
Yarn: Cascade super wash, off white, 5 balls. I love this yarn, but it grows a lot when you block it.
Yarn: Cascade super wash, off white, 5 balls. I love this yarn, but it grows a lot when you block it.
Hopefully I will be done with my other Amanda sweater sometime soon. My goal is by Christmas.
41 comments:
You create the stuff my knitting dreams are made up. I love that sweater. Some day. Some day.
Beautiful! It looks simple, yet elegant and I love the way the cowl drapes. :-)
loving it! i do like the cowl neck, it works!
Gorgeous! Cowl neck is my favorite anyway, and you're right about the buttons -- they add 'wow' factor.
It looks beautiful, you look FABULOUS! The sweater is so flattering and I love the winter white color!
Wow! I love this sweater - it is amazing!
I love this sweater. You did a beautiful job. I want to make it!!!
Looks beautiful! Definitely a sweater you can dress up or down :)
that sweater is gorgeous! it looks amazing on you too!
It's very beautiful and looks stunning on you! Love the button details, too. And cowl is just fine. :)
It is so pretty and flattering. Beautiful on you!
Very pretty! I love the button detail.
That is a GREAT sweater. You should be really proud.
Wow. It's gorgeous. I may have to shamelessly copy you.
i think this turned out beautifully! but i knew it would :)
looks great on you and i love the button detail.
Oh the cowl is WAY hotter than the turtleneck, in the sense that it's more attractive. In my opinion. But that's me!
So, tell me about Cascade Superwash *growing* when you block. Did you machine wash/dry the sweater? Did it grow after the machine wash/dry?
You're scaring me. I'm nearly done with Bubba's Seamless Hybrid and my plan was to immediately throw it in the machine to wash/dry before giving it to him. Right now it fits perfectly.
Finny,
About the superwash, it did grow but i have to tell you i did not dry it in the dryer. i laid it flat to dry. it grew in length, not width. i washed anna's pink sweater and it did the same, which was really good. i would try to lay it to the size you want it after washing, maybe even scrunch it up a bit. if you plan to dry it in the dryer, i bet it will be no problem. let me know!
Beautiful! I'm glad the sun peeked out for you. We finally saw it today too (for the first time in THREE weeks). yay!
That looks fabulous! You did a terrific job. I love the button detailing. Well done! You will get so much wear out of that sweater.
I think it is a stunning sweater
It's beautiful and it looks great on you!!
Very stylish!!
katie!!!
that is absolutely FANTASTIC!!!
and TOTALLY your OWN pattern.
LOVE the ribbing. the buttons. the cowl.
fabulous job, you!
Oh this is fantastic! And just to let you know - now you've got me started to knitting a sweater!?!?!? Me - who has never knit anything harder than a dishcloth?!?!??!? Seriously - this looks so good on you - it needs to be a keeper.
Kris
It's beautiful, Katie!
I particularly LOVE this one. LOVE the button detail, and how comfortable and well fitting it looks. You do amazing work.
WOnderful! It came out great and I like the neck--very stylish.
Katie, very pretty....very classy! It looks quite fabulous on you!
I love it. LOVE IT!! It's just gorgeous!
Beautiful! I love the cowl neck. I think Amanda would approve :D
It's very beautiful.
I seriously love this sweater! Wow, you did an amazing job.
LOOOOOOVE it! I adore a cowl and the buttons are fab. Great work!!
Another beautiful sweater on you!
I love those buttons on the cuff!!!
Gorgeous! I just can't believe all the knitty goodness you're churning out, girl! I just finished a knitted dinosaur out of leftover yarn. That's about it for the summer so far...
It looks greaat. Maybe if I had a body like yours, I'd be more excited about knitting for myself... Ü
Beautiful! It looks lovely on you and the neck suits the sweater.
I love that movie -- bought the dvd just so I have a reference for scouting down patterns to make "Amanda's" wardrobe of sweaters from.
You'll get a ton of wear out of a sweater like that dressed up or down. Again, lovely on you!
it looks amazing! i think you are right...the button detail makes the sweater!
I really love this sweater. You did a fabulous job. :-)
ooooooo, LOVE THIS!
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