it only took 8 months
Fair Isle Pullover With Vertical Stripes
designed by Jane Hill, in the book Sweaters From Camp
There was no natural light today, so this was the best I could do for the boring, flat shot. (There are enough photos of this thing that I didn't feel the need to make this particular photo super special. We all know what it looks like by now.):
modeled:
armpit and belly:
sleeve decreases are pretty:
The yarn is Knitpicks Palette, using a colorway completely different than the original. I also knit it to a tighter gauge, as the pattern only has one size, which is too big for me. I added corrugated ribbing to the hem and cuffs (instead of using the purl when you can technique), and opted for plain 2x2 ribbing for the collar, instead of icord. I though I might have gone with corrugated ribbing there, but afraid it would look too busy in that spot. (Also, 2x2 ribbing pulls in more, and is stretchier.) Basically, I took the charts and basic shape from the pattern, and improvised the rest of the details.
... ta-da!
(Next up: new Komi bag for the SnB 2008 calendar, felted hat, a couple of pairs of mittens, and forays into sock design)
designed by Jane Hill, in the book Sweaters From Camp
There was no natural light today, so this was the best I could do for the boring, flat shot. (There are enough photos of this thing that I didn't feel the need to make this particular photo super special. We all know what it looks like by now.):
modeled:
armpit and belly:
sleeve decreases are pretty:
The yarn is Knitpicks Palette, using a colorway completely different than the original. I also knit it to a tighter gauge, as the pattern only has one size, which is too big for me. I added corrugated ribbing to the hem and cuffs (instead of using the purl when you can technique), and opted for plain 2x2 ribbing for the collar, instead of icord. I though I might have gone with corrugated ribbing there, but afraid it would look too busy in that spot. (Also, 2x2 ribbing pulls in more, and is stretchier.) Basically, I took the charts and basic shape from the pattern, and improvised the rest of the details.
... ta-da!
(Next up: new Komi bag for the SnB 2008 calendar, felted hat, a couple of pairs of mittens, and forays into sock design)
27 Comments:
Really beautiful! Great work.
Beautiful work! Just gorgeous! I love the colors, the blues you combined are so pretty. It will keep you warm and happy all winter :)
Congratulations on the completion! Beautiful sweater and colors.
Spectacular. Many congrats!!!
It's beautiful! Congrats on getting it finished!
Congrats on a beautiful knit! I love the armpit and belly shot.
Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations! This makes me want to run out and buy that book ;)
I'd be tempted to walk around with my arms up all the time if it were my sweater. Gorgeous!
The sleeve decreases are indeed pretty! The colours are so soft!
wow, amazing! it's great to see it all come together :)
Looks fabulous! I especially like the vertical stripe down the sides and underarm. I really must get that book.
Amazingly gorgeous sweater, and it fits you really well. I love your color choices!
It's very pretty! You did a beautiful job of it.
It's lovely. I've read your blog since the SFCKAL started, and I wasn't a fan of the colourway at first, but it grows on one. And it suits you so well!
/Monika
I love it!! The colors are gorgeous and the sleeve decreases are truly a thing of beauty.
Beautiful! Someday I will attempt Fair Isle...
Hip, hip, hooray! What a beautiful garment to add to your wardrobe. I'll bet you're really proud of yourself for finishing.
I'm curious to hear how Knitpicks Pallete wears. I must admit that I don't care for the colors much in person, but your sweater photographs beautifully. Maybe they are better worked up than they are in the ball.
Ta da is right! Gorgeous.
I SO bow to you.
So beautiful!
WHOOHOO!!! It's gorgeous. I like your colorway so much better than the book. That is inspiration to add it to the Have To Do list.
AnneB
Stunning!
Lovely! Lovely! Congratulations!
Beautiful! What a gorgeous sweater.
You did such a precise job, and it really shows. The matching bands of dark color in the middle of the ribbing on the hem and the cuffs is a particularly impressive detail - how did you get that to work out so perfectly??
The whole thing looks perfect -- literally.
It is stunning, although I particulary like how the pattern come together under the sleeves, and the sides.
Not to mention that it looks as it really fits! Great job!
How did you end up liking the Knitpicks Palette? I'd particularly like to know if it's holding up well, and how soft it is. Thanks!
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