Saturday, February 28, 2015

Aimee's cabled sweater...

Hurrah! It's finally finished-
my lovely sister's Christmas Birthday sweater!
(And, only a few days after her birthday.)
I think she's pleased with it.
At least, she's not telling me if she isn't. ;)
 
 
We've had some more snow & quite cold weather lately.
I'm glad it didn't go *poof* Spring outside so that she can get some good wear out of it,
before packing it away for the season.
I used Wool of the Andes Worsted from Knit Picks in Cobblestone Heather,
and this free pattern by Debbie Bliss from Love Knitting.
 

I just love looking at all the intricate cables.
They really are such fun to knit.
Although, they are time consuming, and brain consuming.
 

 
After all. that. grey.
I was craving some color!
My Cath Kidston Sewing Kit was my color inspiration for this sweater.
I'm using Knit Picks Palette in Rosehip, Wonderland Heather, & Custard.
I just had the yarn in my stash. Knit Picks runs great sales throughout the year,
so I always snag any color I'd like to see in person.
(It's never quite how it looks on my screen!)
Pretty much if it has a cute name I'll like it. =)
 
The pattern is a free WWII era "Your Victory Jumper" from the Victoria & Albert Museam Website.
 
 
Unfortunately, I've run out of my "Wonderland Heather" & I have the sleeves left to knit.
So I'll need to make another yarn order before I can finish. (Tragic I know. I just hate buying yarn.) ;)
 
One of my Aunties has commissioned this fox scarf. So I'll make it in the meantime. :D
Isn't it the cutest thing? It's also a free pattern. (Man, I'm on fire!) :P
I'll be knitting it in Knit Picks' Brava Premium Acrylic.
I've never used it before, because I'm so terribly fond of wool & cotton.
Aunt G. says wool makes her itch so... acrylic it is!
I've never been disappointed with anything I've bought from KP so maybe this will be the start of  a new chapter in my knitting. (But I don't think so.) ;)
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I'm glad I squeezed this post in before the end of February.
Tomorrow, being March 1st, is my unofficial First Day of Spring. :D
I've got plenty-o-cotton yarn in the stash to start planning some warm weather knits...

12 comments:

  1. The Cabled sweater turned out lovely!
    But, Oh Golly! The sweater you are knitting up now??? I am in LOVE It looks amazing! You may have convinced me to try and knit in 3 colors, if I can find some affordable cotton yarn, to make myself a summer wear version.

    Blessings,
    Brigid
    the Middle Sister and Singer

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    1. Thanks Brigid! I had the same thought about a cotton jumper! I'm thinking pastels for that one - pink, blue, & yellow...maybe...
      I highly recommend Knit Picks for affordable yarn. Their Comfy fingering or sport would be just the ticket. :D
      This pattern is a cinch for changing colors because you just carry them up the side. No need to weave in all those infernal ends!

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  2. Wow! The cable knit sweater is fabulous!! And Your new project looks so fun and cheerful. I hope you have a great weekend! : )

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  3. Your sisters sweater is really beautiful all that lovely cabling looks so intricate and so warm! I love your colour choices on the Victory Jumper, look forward to seeing it when its finished! That fox scarf is soo cute, I bet its going to be fun to knit! xx

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  4. That sweater you made is just wonderful and looks fantastic on her! The texturing is beautiful and I really like the length which is perfect for layering! How awesome is that fox scarf! I would love one! :)

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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    1. Thank you, Rebecca! I'm now taking custom orders for fox scarves if you're interested! :D

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  5. Oh my. You are just too talented! That cabled sweater is exquisite! I can't imagine doing all of that! Amazing job!
    That sweater you're knitting now is incredibly beautiful as well! I love it SO much. I pity you, poor dear for having to buy more yarn. It's so, so painful! ;)

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    1. Thanks, Esther!

      Oh, it's so nice to have someone who can understand my pain! ;)

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