This sweater is a testament to my growth and learning as a knitter. From when I started it to the time I finished it I learned many new techniques that I then applied to solve technical difficulties in the knitting.The pattern starts in the round and then has you knit the front and back flat. I learned steeking, and applied that technique to the arms and neck. The pattern calls for a folded neckband, but Jim finds such necks to be too hot and bulky. I learned the sewn tubular bind off for toe up socks and so this sweater has a single layer at the neck.
I learned the magic loop technique, again for socks, and so my sleeves were knit in the round too. I learned the Philosopher's wool technique for stranding and so one and a half sleeves are stranded.I'm very proud of my progress as a knitter and that I've finally finished this sweater. Knowing that Jim will be wearing it and having the Harrow Fair as a deadline gave me that last push that I needed to get this thing off the shelf, back in knitting circulation and finally done.
Finally, I'm thrilled to have a handsome husband to wear this piece of art. It looks smashing on him and he's such a good sport to model for me in the summer.
What an accomplishment! It should give you both pleasure for many years. I can only dream ...
ReplyDeleteman oh man, thats so great. Its absolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Laurie!!!
No greater love hath a man for a woman than to model a wooly jumper in July. Beautiful work, Laurie!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous -- love the colour and the fit!
ReplyDeleteOne and a half sleeves are stranded? What's the other half?
Fabulous looking sweater (and model).
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing you are able to free yourself and step outside the pattern to insert your own teaks and ideas.
Laurie - you outdid yourself. It's stunning and he is one handsome (and proud) guy modeling it. Beautiful work - just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteThat is spectacular - just gorgeous! And such a handsome good sport he is, too!
ReplyDeleteRegardless of what happens at the fair, you get the blue ribbon as far as I'm concerned. It looks especially handsome on your husband. I love that he'll wear color like that!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work! Very good!
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Simply stunning. Love the pattern and the colors. Looks great on your handsome husband.
ReplyDeleteFord looks fabulous and it fits your husband so well! You should be so proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteLaurie, that sweater is a work of art. It's so beautiful! And your husband looks very handsome. What a good sport to model it in the heat! Our nights are getting colder, though, so he'll be wearing it during the day before long =)
ReplyDeleteI agree with CarrieK, too. The fit is perfect.
It looks wonderful on your husband! And such a great testament to your growth as a knitter.
ReplyDeleteHe IS a good sport and it looks wonderful on him too. But why wouldn't he be proud to wear such beautiful at ANY time of the year? I bet he loves the knitter!
ReplyDeleteLa, la, la, la, laaaaarv it! Be proud of yourself Laurie because that sweater should be framed and hung in the house! Bewdifool!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!! (Both the sweater and husband.)
ReplyDeleteHe is such a great model! Real camera presence. The sweater is perfection, especially your neck mod. And extra points for sticking with a long-term project and learning so much and FINISHING. You are a very good influence for your slacker friend Sylvia...
ReplyDeleteThat is one seriously beautiful piece of knitting! Congratulations!!!
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