Pattern: February Lady by Pamela Wynne
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Cavern
When I first started this sweater, I chose it with my big pregnant belly in mind, but as you can see, the sweater's finally done, and the belly is now a laughing, crawling, mischievous, six-month-old.
My Ravelry notes tell me that this poor little sweater sat dormant for nearly eight months waiting for its second sleeve to be bound off and its ends sewn in. And it's finally been done.
I am so happy with how it turned out. It fits just beautifully, although I'm a little worried about stretching, what with the cotton content in the yarn. Hopefully the fact that the yarn has already been washed (it's frogged and salvaged yarn from another project) will minimize that.
I knit the smallest size on size 7 needles for an even slightly smaller size, and I'm glad I did. I prefer a snug, cropped look for this sweater.
I've been saving these pewter-looking buttons for this sweater, and I think they suit it perfectly.
Overall, a perfect, versatile little fall coverup.
7 comments:
Love it, it looks really nice on you. I think it was worth the wait.
Your sweater is darling. And when one is caring for a household and a child, I think the 3/4 sleeves are very practical, too!
Just discovered your sweet blog. I love the sweater, but your baby posts have me melting. Enjoy those baby moments- they pass so quickly!
xoxo
Sara
www.shinyredhouses.blogspot.com
That's a great sweater. You have skills. How old were you when you learned to knit?
So cute! I just bought one similar, probably paid way too much. Sigh. Such talent you have!
I hope you're doing well! I went back and read all of the baby posts...tears of joy for you, sweet one.
<3
Oh sweet Dana! So glad to see you drop by. I think about you often and hope you are well.
Beautiful! I've got this pattern in my pattern notebook and have been wanting to knit it for ages. You've inspired me to get started (just as soon as I finish my Christmas knitting ...)
frances
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