After 5 years of the yarn waiting in my stash, and almost 4 months from casting-on, Rouge is finished.
I had been joking that I was the last blogger to cast-on Rogue, but of course that’s not really true. This pattern continues to be extremely popular and no wonder. A really impressive piece, from design to amazing cable work that has such clever in-pattern shaping and all written out in adept detail. And again, I’m hardly the first person to say all this. As for my personal Rogue, yup totally thrilled. There’s always that moment of truth when you bind-off and try it on for the first time. It’s a great day when it all pays off.
The yarn is Bartlettyarns Fisherman 2-Ply (Garnet Heather) which really is an excellent yarn for this and has been used many times. However I did have to go down to a size 6 to get somewhat close in gauge. As it worked out, I was still running a bit big so I knit the smallest size to end up with a final measurement of 38″. This worked out perfectly as I wanted this fitted, but loose enough to wear layers under it comfortably.
I had also commented that I started this at the end of summer with the hopes of being done while it was still cold enough to wear it and thankfully I’ve succeeded. Sometimes I feel like such a slow knitter, although to be fair, I forgot how much more knitting goes into a hooded garment (especially this hood). And I did learn a new craft in that same timeframe which offered lots of fun distraction.
Pattern: Rogue by Jenna Wilson
Yarn: Bartlettyarns Fisherman 2-Ply (Garnet Heather), 7 skeins (about 3/4 of last skein left over)
Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) and US size 5 (3.75mm) for hem facing
Mods: Didn’t do the hem facing stitch, just decreased sts by 5%, increasing 2 rows before turning row. Overall gauge was bigger so knit smallest size to produce a Medium (38″). Added 4 extra repeats of center cable section of the body to lengthen it. I also used this handy chart to graft the hood together in pattern.
To see all posts on Rouge, it’s work in progres as well as trails and tribulations, go here.
It’s gorgeous! Wonderful photography too.
Rouge has been in my queue FOR.EVER. and now seeing your beautiful project it’s making urn to cast-on.
Yay! It really looks great on you! such a lovely color too! Congrats!
Gorgeous! Looks amazing on you, too! I’ve enjoyed following your progress on this. Great FO!!!
wow, it looks so gorgeous on you!! And your hair looks incredible. What a fantastic FO!
LOVE IT! I wish I could knit! I adore hoods.
Just GORGEOUS – totally worth the wait!
Totally unrelated and completely random (and probably a little strange coming from a stranger) but when I was grocery shopping tonight and looking at magazines, I noticed a current tattoo magazine with a cover model that looks quite a bit like you – I did a double-take and thought, “That looks like PieKnits!” Sadly, I don’t remember which one, but if you happen to be in front of a magazine rack, see if you see it and whether or not I’m completely off base!
Lovely!
I was just feeling shameful–I cast on for Rogue something like four years ago? But then when I moved cross-country I lost the needles I was using and couldn’t remember the size and it’s languished ever since.
This is making me think about picking it up again.
You did such an awesome job! I really love your color choice, and here’s hoping you get to wear it often!
Not only is this sweater absolutely beautiful but you are beautiful IN it.
It’s an amazing sweater! Someday I wish to knit myself something so lovely.
Wow, gorgeous sweater, and it looks amazing on you! Makes me want to go and buy yarn for this pattern RIGHT NOW!
Thanks for sharing your progress with us.
You are totally not the last blogger to cast-on Rogue. I think that may be my distinction after seeing how nicely yours turned out! Very nice work and it looks beautiful on you.
Wonderful job – and it looks absolutely fabulous on you.
Your ROUGE is inspiring! It is impressive and makes me want to cast on right away and make one for myself.
Agreed! A perfect match for eachother
That is gorgeous!! Beautiful colour and it goes so well with your hair.
Wow. That is gorgeous. Some amazing tweed and I’m not normally a fan. Freaking awesome job woman.
What a spectacular sweater… Loved it!!