Traffic Jam Narrowly Averted
The sleeves are indeed a bit too long - to my knuckles. If I were to knit it again, I'd shorten it by about 2 inches. However, it is usually cold in my office and I like my sleeves to hit just above my thumb. So, I am willing to live with the way this turned out. If I find the sleeves annoying after it's first outing, I'll threaten it with scissors then.
Now for the details.
Yarn: GGH Safari, color #09. Thank goodness, I choose the same color as the magazine. Otherwise I would be scouring the internet to learn whether Farbe or Partie is another word for color. It's Farbe, by the way.
Needles: I distinctly remember Addi Turbos. The pattern calls for size US8. Since I usually hit gauge I'm going to guess that's the size I used. (Did I mention this has been off the needles for almost a year?) I would recommend bamboo instead though. This yarn is very slippery on the turbos.
Pattern: Grecian Cowl Pullover - IK Summer 2003
Started: Oh, let's say somewhere after July of 2003 and before Jan of 2004. I know that I originally stated July-ish 2004. That was before I had to hunt through all my summer IK magazines looking for this pattern to block it. I know I started it shortly after the issue was released.
Finished: Today. And does it ever feel good!
10 Comments:
That is really stunning! Nice work!
It looks great and CONGRATS. Are you a member of sp8? I can't remember...
Wow!! Your jumper looks fantastic!! It looks really great!!Well done!!!
I think it looks great! Personally, I prefer my sleeves a little longer.
Great job!
Wow, that is a stunning sweater - it looks really gorgeous on you!! Bet you are so glad to have it finally together :)
Just got your wonderful, thoughtful card in the mail. Thank you so very much.
Soooo digging the kicky sweater!! Nice work!
Nice job on the sweater, it's really beautiful!
It turned out beautiful, I love it.
very flattering! Don't you just love the feel of accomplishment?
It is lovely, I just love that cowl type neck/shoulder wrap thing the way it sits.
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