Flash forward a few days (and some manic knitting on my lunch breaks), and you have this:
Looks more like a garment and less like a blob, non? It is Mr Greenjeans from the Fall 2007 issue of Knitty. I got gauge in Lion Brand Wool Ease in Sage, and I am happy with it. I figure if the sweater is flattering, I will probably make it again in a more expensive yarn (like Cascade 220 Quattro...). I have about 3 more inches of the body to knit before I start working on the cable section. What do you think my chances are of finishing it before Stitches East? I tend to knit well under pressure - my Veste Everest and Clapotis are proof of that.
A gratuitous close-up of the raglan sleeve:
I'm really looking forward to taking photos of autumn this weekend - it looks like the weather will be perfect for it, so stay tuned!
Nice job! That color is going to look great on you.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I love that pattern, and have been considering casting on (but resisting until I finish the other stuff already on the needles). Can't wait to see how it turns out!
ReplyDeleteLooking really good!! I just love that colorway myself!!
ReplyDeleteGo you!!
Great progress there--it's going to be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat's woolease? Nice!
ReplyDeleteYeah top-downs always look like crap til you split for the sleeves!
Ooh love that color. I didn't know wool-ease came in that shade! It'll be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love the color.
ReplyDeleteThat's coming along swimmingly! Once I finish my summer sweaters (!), that's next.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think very much of the picture with the pattern - but I really, really like yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for opening my eyes.
Janey
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