I was done with the finishing late last night so Husband hasn't tried it on yet. So, no model shots ... ;) It's going to rain this weekend, so he would feel happier wearing this. But I am happy that the daylight helped to bring out the true colour of the sweater.
Details:
Pattern: Crew neck sweater pattern generated by Sweater Wizard.
Ann Budd's pattern book should be enough if I chose to get the looser gauge right at the beginning. But when I played a bit with the software, I found that it actually allows much greater flexibility in generating customized pattern. You can change almost everything to get the size you want.
Yarn: Deluxe 100% Wool from Taiga Yarns 9 balls with extra for neckband
This yarn is their No. 1 bestselling yarn and there are reasons to this - quality and price ... you get the best of both. The wool is soft and pleasant to work with. After frogging the first attempt, I had to wash the yarn to get rid of the curling (result of the tight gauge). But the washed yarn works just fine as new. For less than $3 you can get more than 200 yards ... really a good deal. I am certainly I would use this again.
Gauge and Needles: 7 sts to 1 inch using Addi 3.25mm over stocking stitch; Addi 3mm for neckband
First Start Date: 02-10-2006
Second Start Date: 11-11-2006
Finish Date: 01-25-2007
12 comments:
It's great looking. Congratulations on finishing it. Just in time for the Forest Path Stole!
congratulations Agnes, it took a lot of yarn but you did it! It looks soft and comfy and likely to become a favourite sweater.
Applause for the perseverance!! I hope your husband wears it a LOT! ;-)
Looks great, congrats on getting through it - you have much more patience than I do! ;)
Gorgeous. Well worth the wait, I'd say.
It's a great looking sweater. and I had never heard of that yarn before, so now I'm in more trouble than ever. Yet one more source of good basic inexpensive wool.
it's lovely agnes! All that plain stocking stitch in dark yarn .. my goodess it must had been boring to knit! I love the collar, it's perfect
Oh, it looks fabulous! I bet your DH will looooooooove it.
Absolutely beautiful, and congratulations on getting through with it - it was definitely worth it!
Wonderful job!
Very nice - great color. Congrats on finishing it. And thanks for the yarn recommendation!
Oh, that is BEAUTIFUL Agnes! WOW! I can't wait to see the photos of your hubby wearing it! It's very rich looking and that color is amazing.
YOu did a fabulous job!
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