Next stop ... Mittens, and socks, always socks, and maybe a hat or two...
Monday, October 6, 2008
My First Sweater!
So, this is actually the second sweater I started, but the first sweater that I have completed!  This is for my Big girl.  It is based on Elizabeth Zimmerman's Elizabeth's Percentage Sweater.  I was using her book, the Knitting Workshop.  I am using Cascade 220 Superwash.  It is 100% machine-washable wool.  I started with the body, and then made the sleeves and attached them at the underarm.  This is seen here.
 I then did a stranded fair-isle yoke as she instructs.  I only used one contrast color in my yoke, and I charted the big snowflake pattern myself.  The other patterns come from various parts within the book
 I then did a stranded fair-isle yoke as she instructs.  I only used one contrast color in my yoke, and I charted the big snowflake pattern myself.  The other patterns come from various parts within the book
 It blocked out beautifully!
 It blocked out beautifully!
 And it fit her even better!  She loves it, and I am so thrilled with how it turned out.
 And it fit her even better!  She loves it, and I am so thrilled with how it turned out.

Next stop ... Mittens, and socks, always socks, and maybe a hat or two...
Next stop ... Mittens, and socks, always socks, and maybe a hat or two...
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3 comments:
That rocks! I loved watching the progress =)
Matthew
Beautiful! I love the colors and the snowflakes turned out great.
Beautiful job!
Love, Mom
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