After all that whinging, an FO
Lace Leaf Pullover by Teva Durham
Pattern: Lace Leaf Pullover, from Interweave Knits Summer 2005 and Loop-d-loop
Yarn: Knit Picks Sierra in color Bud. I ended up using just a little of the 7th skein.
Needles: Size 10.5 Denise's
Overall, I'm quite happy with this one. My gauge was significantly smaller than the pattern gauge to require a recalculation of the entire pattern. I wanted a loose sweater but it could have been a bit narrower. I think that stems from my gauge loosening up over the long intermittent working of this project. The only other wish is that I had modified the leaf chart to be larger, as I have seen on some others in blogland but I think it still stands sufficiently out. I'm nit picking here however. I love my bright green sweater! (and the sleeves are long, I know but I love way too long sleeves)
I'm also one with the grafting now. As a pleasant surprise, the graft line turned out rather unnoticeable. I'm going to be grafting wherever I can from now one!
Comments
you can't even see the grafting row! it looks like a comfy, cozy sweater!
Posted by: Stacey | January 22, 2007 12:21 PM
That's a fab sweater!!
Posted by: chris | January 22, 2007 01:16 PM
It looks so great on you! After seeing yours I might actually attempt this sweater.. I've seen so many on blogs where the people say that it didn't fit at all.
I totally hear you about Paypal fees.. they're a killer.
Posted by: Mouse | January 22, 2007 01:31 PM
I love the sleeves--very nice. And graft line--what graft line?!
Posted by: Angela | January 22, 2007 01:39 PM
Well done, it looks great!!! The grafting is totally invisible too!
Posted by: Emily | January 22, 2007 04:09 PM
The sweater looks great!
Posted by: Lauren | January 22, 2007 04:35 PM
Excellent job! I love the color too, you should be proud :)
Besides the test for scarlet woman I have still yet to attempt sweater knitting. All the grafting and seaming really intimidates me. I suppose I'll have to sooner or later, but until then I'll just ooh and ahhh over all the lovely sweaters in blogland.
Posted by: emily elizabeth | January 22, 2007 08:04 PM
Jen the sweater is beautiful! I love the lace motif and I am also a fan of lonnng sleeves! The lace detail going up the one sleeve is stunning too. I doubt that anyone will be upset over the price increase.
Posted by: Barbp | January 22, 2007 09:01 PM
I love it! Looks great.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 22, 2007 10:35 PM
I love the red sweater pattern I got from you. I was showing your patterns off the other day to my mom. Don't worry about the slight increase. I'll keep shopping! =-)
Posted by: carrie | January 23, 2007 06:30 AM
Wonderful! I love the coour, I love the sleeves, I love the leaves appearing here and there. Well done! *^v^*
Posted by: Joanna | January 23, 2007 09:48 AM
great job on the grafting! the sweater looks super comfy!
Posted by: melissa | January 23, 2007 12:26 PM
Great job! Isn't the Sierra yarn nice to knit with? I made some Fuzzy Feet with it in Lettuce.
Posted by: auntiemichal | January 23, 2007 05:21 PM
That looks awesome! Great job!
Posted by: Arleta | January 23, 2007 08:51 PM
The sweater looks great!!
Posted by: Holly | January 24, 2007 11:45 AM
Oh, that came out super cute! I wish I could wear green, it usually looks terrible with my skin :( It looks so fresh and happy on you!
Posted by: lobstah | January 24, 2007 02:37 PM
Wow! Looks fantastic! This may just be the motivation I need to finish grafting mine together. I think it's been sitting at the bottom of the basket since July.
Posted by: caro | January 24, 2007 03:08 PM
You should be quite happy with this one. It's very flattering and you wear that color quite well.
Posted by: Nik | January 24, 2007 04:58 PM
Cute! Love the green color!
Posted by: Emily | January 25, 2007 08:21 AM
it's GORGEOUS!! ahh, this is giving me such inspiration!! I love it. I cannot wait to cast on!
Posted by: margaux | January 26, 2007 09:16 PM
Ok....for the record, I think your Lace Leaf Pullover came out much nicer than the one in the magazine. I have this issue and looked right over this pattern 'cause of the fit (or lack thereof). Your sweater hangs on you perfectly. Kudos!
Posted by: Irene | January 27, 2007 03:16 PM