Cast on was at the end of September, cast off was yesterday. Yay!!! This was the first time I made a sweater for someone else and the pressure was certainly there. So glad with the outcome though. {smile}
Yarn is Brooklyn Tweed's Shelter (worsted) in the color Barn Owl. Blocking this yarn was a miracle in itself, the sweater came out so soft with a lovely drape. (it was rather stiff to work with...)
The sweater was designed by Ann Budd. It was knit bottom-up with both armhole and neckline shaping. Short rows in pattern on the sleeves, which was 'tres tricky'. All new techniques for me. I prefer the top-down method with more control over the whole thing, but I love how sleeve shaping worked out. (no raglan shaping!)
Mr. G. is wearing it as I write this!
Hope you're all having a wonderful time with your family and/ or friends...
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It's beautiful, good work!
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Jee, wat is je trui prachtig geworden! Complimenten Marjan, ik vind hem super mooi!! Daar gaat jouw Mr. G. nog heel veel plezier aan beleven :)
ReplyDeleteIk wens je heel fijne kerstdagen toe, en lieve groetjes!!
P.S. Geen sneeuw?
Wow! This sweater came out so beautiful! The yarn is a perfect choice for the design. That is one lucky husband!
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