Pattern: Gaets
Yarn: Fleece Artist Woolie Silk 3 ply (almost 2 full hanks)
I first thought of this pattern months ago - the name actually came from some graffiti that I walk
past everyday on my way to work. Doesn't mean anything, just kinda looked cool. It was very pretty graffiti too. Nice cursive handwriting.Things that I like about this one: the yarn! Fleece Artist strikes again with another new favourite for me.
I also enjoy the fact that the buttons are a pretty close match, and my fledgling attempts at lace designage seem to have turned out alright.
I'm rather surprised with myself, in that the weird thick/thinness of the collar actually turned out the way I wanted it to. It's a combination of decreasing and short-row shaping.
What I'm not too thrilled about:
I still have a long way to go in my learnins' of the proper shaping for sleeve caps. These ones seem to have turned out a bit square.
I also made the buttonhole a bit large, and so have to sew them up so the buttons don't keep popping open!
I must admit, I like it better from the back.
I'm not sure if I prefer the "buttoned-up-all-the-way" look or the "half-buttoned-up" look. Either way, I can see myself getting some definite usage out of this little knit.I did keep notes on this one, and it may be patterned-up, if people wish. As stated above, the sleeve-cap shaping is not good, but I think greater minds than mind can prevail over what would be the poorly written and certainly misguided directions.
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18 comments:
I'm a newish reader to your blog, but I want to say, that sweater is adorable! I would love a pattern for it. (I'm half inclined to reverse engineer it myself, and start knitting right now... it's that loverly!)
I especially love the back, and the neckline. Such beautiful attention to detail.
Great to see you back! Your sweater/cardi is lovely (as all of your patterns).
What a great piece! I love the look of the back, very cute.
I'd definitely put the pattern into my queue! :)
Your sweater is beautiful! I especially love what you did to the neckline.
This is adorable! Great design! And I love the color!
It looks lovely. I didn't notice sleeve caps till you said somehting and I still think they look fine.
Suuuuuper cute! I love it; you did an awesome job! I can't wait to see some other ones on Ravelry (if you publish the pattern)!
Okay...I just have to tell you what an admirer I am of your patterns and your blog. Your so very talented and I so appreciate your sharing your fabulous patterns :) Oh,,,and this sweater is GREAT! I would so be interested in the pattern. Hiccups and all. Thanks again,
Mara
What a wonderful little sweater, I love it:)
I have been reading your blog for a while now and I have to say that I really like your work. You have nice style.
It's stunning! I love, love, love the colour and the design is fab! :)
Very rarely do I see something and immediately want to go buy the yarn to cast on - I adore this jumper, and would most definitely buy the pattern (as soon as physically possible) if you wrote it up. It's gorgeous!
I love the color. What a great design. Can't wait to try it out!
I'm also new here, and I think the sweater looks fantastic! I hope you will wear it in good health.
Welcome back! I am loving your new sweater -- great color, neat lace pattern, and the front collar rocks. Your necklace is awesome, too!
Glad to read a post! The mini cardi is adorable. Great color and very cute back design.
Oh, that's super cute! I've just started a hat with Woolie Silk, and it's so nice to knit with!
Can't wait for the pattern! You're so good with necklines (and we like the same style in sweaters!). BTW - in the first picture, your cup of tea looks HUGE!!! and it's making me crave a cup of tea!
I've only JUST got caught up on the blogs I'm subscribed to... and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this little cardi. It's so cute. I have a few hanks of burgundy cashmere that I think would be lovely for this. I do hope you figure out a pattern. Also, even though I love it how it is and, (I dont know if this has been mentioned already) what about a cute little puff sleeve? That may help with the "boxiness."
~K
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