May 09, 2006
Easy V
Finally a Finished (and posted) object! I have so many FO's that need to be documented and now that the Northeastern weather is getting nicer there will be a whole bunch of stuff from the winter you'll be able to see.
I put the finishing touches on this Glampyre pattern just this afternoon. And Stefanie does it again with a quick, easy satisfaction guaranteed pattern.
There were only a few things that needed to be altered. I fell somewhere between the small and medium sizes so I had to do a few extra increases for the small size but neglected to calculate for the K3P2 ribbing when I was doing this so I had to increase one stitch when I got to the ribbing sections. No biggie. Also, the neckline is really wide which is ok with me except it is a sloppy sort of unfinished edge. Very Matrix. So it may evolve into something a little more fancy and if it does I will be sure to post the change. The yarn is Wild Apple Hill Farm (can't find a website but they were here) and is a good 'ol worsted raw wool type of wool. You know the kind where you have to pick organic particles out every now and then and lanolin helps break in your Clovers if that is what you are using. (I was using the bamboo interchangable circular set I got for Mother's Day last year.)
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It's a beautiful sweater and I love the tweedy yarn! The colour is really nice too :) If you know crochet, you could add a row around the neckline to "reinforce" it but I think it's fine just the way it is.
Posted by: lyn | May 09, 2006
It looks great!!
I don't have a link - it's Year Round Yarns in Hudson, NY. Thanks for the shoutout ;o) Hopefully I can help you with the directions tomorrow.
Posted by: JessaLu | May 09, 2006
Very cute casual sweater. Love the peace sign!
Posted by: Diana | May 10, 2006
Love the sweater on you! The edge is fine, although some single crocheting would probably tighten it up a little if you find the v-neck too wide. But you can totally leave it as it is- such a great everyday sweater:-)
That peace sign wreath is indeed very cool!
Posted by: Julia | May 10, 2006
Beautiful sweater that I'm sure you'll get lots of use and enjoyment from.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 10, 2006
very nice. I could see that being a sweater to spend a lot of time in.
Posted by: holly | May 10, 2006
Wow, I like it. Looks comfy and fits nice. I see what you mean about the neckline but I like the simplicity of it. I'd probably like it a little less wide but looks good no less! :)
Posted by: Heather | May 10, 2006
That looks like such a fabulous weekend sweater... great yarn and very comfortable-looking.
Posted by: Liz | May 10, 2006
I agree with Lyn. It looks fine as it is, comfy and casual, but if you wanted a crochet border that would fix it up no problem. Is this the one you had with you in the jeep?
Good luck with Jess's class.
Posted by: Bev | May 11, 2006
Ooh I like it alot! What a great casual sweater! Come to think of it...I've been needing one of those and have failed to find one in the stores. Thanks for the link!
Posted by: LisaB | May 11, 2006
I love the V-neck raglan - I could use a casual sweater like that for kicking around on fall weekends. Hmm...now you've got me thinking... :-)
Posted by: Vicki | May 15, 2006
I saw this sweater on you and I love it! Simple and yet a classic. This one I might have to make!!
Posted by: KnitPastis | June 03, 2006
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