Oops! I didn't mean to go so long without a post. I actually had to remember my password to sign into typepad this time.
I've been busy lately mostly with school responsibilities but also with this sweater WIP. Thank goodness I live in Michigan and still have a good 2-3 months to wear this wool sweater this winter (ahem!).
Here are the details:
I started on January 30 and finished this afternoon (the hood and bands aren't blocked yet, but I couldn't wait to post pics).
Pattern: Central Park Hoodie
Size: 40"
Needles: 7 for ribbing, 9 for the rest
Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers
Color: Satine
Mods: Lengthened the body from 14" to 15", lengthened the cables from 10 rows to 12 rows between, used an i-cord bind off for the button bands. I will eventually get around to sewing in a zipper on the button band.
Ravelry Link
Comments: I always thought Cascade 220 was too itchy, but it REALLY softens up after washing. I will definitely be using this yarn again.
Picking up stitches for the button band and hood was killer, but I'm getting much faster with all this practice.
This was a quick sweater to make. I really only worked on it during weekends, so it's definitely doable in less than a month.
that looks great! and yes, with the michigan weather you will be able to get several months of wear out of it.
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks wonderful on you! I recently finished my first sweater, a February Lady, and picked the CPH for my second. I am nervous because of all the knitting in seperate pieces and seaming it together. And of course the whole "will it fit" worry. I probably need to just cast on and go for it!
ReplyDeletewelcome back, friend! fabulous sweater and a fantastic color. i love chunky cardigans. nice work!
ReplyDeletemake me one!! (please)
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed. This turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! You make it look so easy. It is perfect for those chilly spring nights. And I love the kitty that just has to be in all the pictures.
ReplyDeletewow, this is really lovely! what a perfect color too!
ReplyDeleteWow! It is fantastic! SOmething like this would probably take me a year or more to do. I get distracted really easily. It is a really lovely color too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed! I still have only managed one washcloth and it took me forever and didn't even come out like it was supposed to. I can't imagine making a sweater like this. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteI love the color!! Beautiful sweater :)
ReplyDeleteI'm working with some of that cascade as we speak/write! I love that sweater!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am so impressed! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeletelove it, but i do love wearing hoodies, they are comfort clothing!
ReplyDeleteAaaaahhhh!!! It looks wonderful on you. And what a great color.
ReplyDeletewowzers!!! that is a gorgeous sweater! and it looks so great on you! on the other hand, i am depressed that we still have 2-3 months of sweater weather to endure. pleah.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute on you. And I love the color.
ReplyDeleteOh that looks soooooo comfortable! You just always make me want to knit! Love the color too. :~)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Your knitting talent amazes me. I can't believe how much you are able to get done while still keeping up with grad school. Superwoman!!!
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