it is finished.
Pattern: February Lady Sweater (Ravelry)
Yarn: Patons Classic in Navy (yeah, yeah. i know that looks purple.)
Needles: 6US/4.0mm
Size: L
Date Started: February 1, 2009
Date Finished: February 20, 2009
what can i say about this sweater? there’s a reason why over 4,000 people have decided to knit it. it’s fabulous. fun to knit and fun to wear. what more could you ask for?
yes, i still haven’t attached the buttons. yes, i wore it out without said buttons. i swear i’ll do it tonight and maybe i’ll even have modeled shots on friday!
i think this would be a good project for those just venturing into lace, because the stitch pattern is very simple and easy to memorize. just the way i like it. :)
the sweater does run a bit on the large size. if you noticed, i knit the large. that was mainly due to my gauge. i’m normally a 2X, so dropping to a large was quite dramatic. even the large is a little baggy for me.
i could not, for the life of me, get my camera to cooperate and get an accurate rendering of the color of this yarn. bleh! the above photo was the closest i could get.
there’s been a lot more knitting being done around here since i haven’t been spinning. my knee is feeling a lot better. i’m really tempted to spend a little time at the wheel. i’m trying to hold off, but i did experiment a little with it last night and i treadled the wheel with no fiber for about 5 minutes. the knee held up well. things are looking up!
happy tuesday, folks! i mean wednesday.
yeah.
it’s been that kind of day.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Your February Lady Sweater is gorgeous!!! I printed out the pattern and I am wondering what yarn I should use. Seeing yours completed is very inspiring. I am very glad to hear that your knee is doing better as I know you have lots of spinning you would like to do.
February 25th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Absolutely lovely! But don’t strain yuur knee, ok?
February 25th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Whoops. I mean your knee, not yuur knee :(
February 25th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I love the sweater!! You did a wonderful job, friend! Many hugs for you!
February 25th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
The sweater is gorgeous! Take it easy on the knee, though. I’d hate for it to get worse.
February 25th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
You made one too! I’m thinking I may have to hop on the bandwagon and make one also, although I’m fairly busty so I’m a little weary about the small yoke. Hmm.
Lovely job, as always. I hope your knee is up to par! ;-)
February 25th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
It’s beautiful!! The color is fabulous!
February 25th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Opal, this is absolutely beautiful! I’ve been iffy on this pattern, but after seeing yours, I think I want to make it. Gorgeous!
February 25th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Yay! I hope that’s a good sign and you’ll be spinning in no time. Love the sweater and can’t wait to see it on!
February 25th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Very pretty.
I just bought the wool today to make that same pattern. I think I’m only going to do two buttons. I have some metal flamingo buttons, but I only have two.
I’m using black Wool-Ease until I’m sure I like knitting sweaters. If I like this one, I’ll buy a better yarn for the second one.
Did you have any issues at all? I’m kind of up in the air on sizing. I wear a large sweater usually, but if it runs big, I guess I’ll have to adjust down.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Very pretty color anyways! Nice job! :)
February 25th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Ooooh! That’s next on my to-knit list!! Thanks for the info about it running on the large side. Can’t wait! Yours is a lovely color.
February 25th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Very nice!
February 25th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I’ll bet it’s a color that looks terrific on you, too! Awaiting the modeled shots and wondering what buttons you might choose…
February 25th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Looks great! Can’t wait to see the buttons you choose!
February 26th, 2009 at 2:09 am
She is gorgeous. I hope you get a chance to play with the wheel soon.
February 26th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Lovely sweater, Opal! I love the color, accurate rendering or not. I can just see you in blue. Perfect! Another excellent FO. I remember when you decided to tackle your first sweater. You’ve come a long way, Baby!
February 26th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Very, very pretty! Enjoy wearing it!!
February 26th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Beautiful job, Opal!
February 26th, 2009 at 3:24 am
It looks wonderful! I hope we can see how it looks on you. : )
February 26th, 2009 at 4:38 am
That sweater is lovely! I need a new springy type of sweater, so I printed the pattern. I can do it while I watch television in the evenings. You are a great inspiration to me! Glad to hear that your knee is getting better. Take care!
February 26th, 2009 at 7:24 am
I threw mine (cotton) into the washer and it is now in the right size. I love wearing this sweater … casual but very presentable and comfortable.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:47 am
It looks wonderful! I’m doing the large too, and will be happy if it ends up being a Extra Large or a 1X even. My gauge is also pretty loose (which is strange because my crocheting is VERY tight!) :)
Now I want to see what the buttons look like! I’m still not sure what buttons to get for mine.
February 26th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Fabulous!
Did it grow during the blocking? Are you letting your knee rest? I hope so.
Happy Thursday!
February 26th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Oh, super color. I have some variegated purple cotton that I would love to try this pattern in. Only I think that the variegation and the lace would be too much. Thoughts?
February 26th, 2009 at 9:33 am
A large is still large? Oh. I better rethink my own!!
:)
Your’s is GORGEOUS. I wish it were that color purple *wink* – but navy is really good, too!
SO glad to hear your knee feels better!!!
(((hugs)))
February 26th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
i love how it turned out – can’t wait for the modeled shot! hope you’re takin’ care of your knees….
February 26th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
It turned out so lovely!
February 26th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
how pretty!! it looks awesome. :)
February 26th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Wow! Awesome sweater!
And how is it that you are knitting more sweaters that me, yet you’re in Hawaii? Heehee.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
The sweater is lovely!
Keep doing what is best for you!
xo
February 26th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
It came out wonderfully I really like the color.
February 27th, 2009 at 4:47 am
Beautiful – really, really lovely. Since I also tend to your described size range, would you recommend sizing this down…if I were to make it? I generally like things somewhat loose and don’t want them to fit too soon :)
Despite the fact thqat everybody and their aunt has either made or is making this, I still think I might give it a try :)
February 28th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Crap! The sweater runs large?! I missed that. I’ve cast on for the XXL and knit about 3 in. I normally take a 2X also. Double crap. I’ll just have to give it a go. Did your’s grow very much with washing/blocking?
Patons Classic is a great yarn. I knit a ginormous aran sweater for DH, the only way we could afford it was by using Paton’s. The project took 18 balls of yarn. I love the navy color, your sweater looks great!
February 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
It’s just wonderful – it was a fun knit and you’re right – it does run a big large, but it suits the style. Can’t wait to see it with the buttons.
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
The socks are gorgeous! And I love the colors on your cats belly. The browns are in my favorite shade….
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:14 am
Ooh, very pretty. It’s just the right kind of cardigan: just a couple of buttons at the top. I have that in my queue, myself.