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Sunday, September 1, 2013

My First Sweater!


Yay!!  My first "official" sweater complete!!  And I love it!  The yarn worked out a little wacky, but I still love it anyway!  
I found this super-duper easy pattern over at "Dances with Wool".   It worked up beautifully.  I made my cardigan a little longer, and also the arms and cuffs are a little longer too.   It is a raglan knit from the top down.  I find the medium size to be dead on.
You can actually see the way the yarn worked up.  Believe it or not, this is actually one yarn!!  It looked like a completely different yarn when I got to the end of the skein.  
What I learned from making this:  
  • It would be easy to custom this to a larger size.  You can try it on as you go to make sure it fits right under the arms.
  • It would be very easy to make a standing collar by doing several rows of k2, p2 ribbing before you start the increases.
  • Also the placket for the buttons could easily widened for larger buttons.  
  • Stripes would be pretty or using two shades of yarn every two rows!
  • I used a k2, p2 ribbing on the sleeves and cuffs, I prefer the look.
  • Once you have made one, you will have to do another!!
As you can tell I loved this.  I have always wanted to make a sweater, and it actually be something that I would wear!  And this pattern has giving me knitting courage to try more complicated ones.  

It will definitely be my "go to" sweater!

I also wanted to share pictures of the shawl I finished up awhile back.  
I used the flower loom to do the flowers and then crocheted them together using some black crocheted cotton I had on hand.  
It took more time than I thought it would, and I started to get burned out before I finished it.  Joining the flowers got a little monotonous and something that required more concentration than I had.  If you look close you will see little places where the joining is off.
It would  be pretty over a black turtle neck.  I am thinking I may put this in my etsy shop.  

So, now I am in full sweater mode, and have already begun another!  LOL!  I am so ready for fall and sweater weather!
Before I go, here is a picture of me in my sweater!!  Isn't it cute!

I'm off for now.  Have tomorrow off for Labor Day so I have a whole day to do what ever I want. Who can guess what that will be?   LOL!

21 comments:

  1. honeycatSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I love the yarn you used for the sweater and how it's knitted up looks amazing.
    The shawl is simply stunning. You must be so happy with the finished effect.
    Melanie x

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  2. HindustankaSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    The sweater is unique! Beautifully made, very neat, that yarn makes it also fabulous! The shawl is so nice too, colorful! yey :)

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  3. AlhanaSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    That sweater looks fabulous! That yarn you used is great and makes the sweater unique. And your new shawl is also very nice and colourful. You've been busy!

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  4. MereknitsSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    You did a fantastic job on the sweater and the shawl. Realy great yarn choice for the sweater, you look great in it.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  5. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Loving your sweater & it fits your personality to a T, IMHO. Love your blog & thank you

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Great sweater!! Good job! Would love to know where to find the pattern!
    Also love your sweet dog...I have a mini Dachsund, smooth, black. 11 year old Mariah. She is the love of my life! :)
    Pat

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  7. CharlotteSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    As always your work is beautiful! I love looking forward to your posts. Please don't stay away so long! I can knit (though I prefer crochet) and may try this pattern. Not a lot of parts to make. Love the yarn you made yours with. Love the shawl!

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  8. lindaSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Your cardigan and shawl are lovely, I love the yarn you have used for the cardigan it will go with so many colours :)

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  9. Gramma RitaSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Both the sweater and shawl are gorgeous! Love the yarn you used for the sweater. Job well done! :)

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  10. Zen knitterSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Your cardigan is wonderful. This is the type of pattern I like.
    Will it be available for purchase?

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  11. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Love your sweater! It's really pretty and looks good on you. :)

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  12. KrisSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful!!!!
    xo KRis

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Pretty sweater! Looks good on you!

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  14. PoetessWugSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Hi! I'm your blog neighbor. :-) I thought I'd hit the "next blog" link and see what other bloggers are up to! ^_^ I like what you're making!...That sweater is cool!!..Carry on! ^_^

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  15. CathieJSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I am just about to start knitting my first sweater also. Yours is beautiful. I may have to try this pattern next.

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  16. Crochet GoddessSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Beautiful sweater. I am working on my first sweater. I love the colors.

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  17. Crochet GoddessSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I love the sweater! I looks great on you! The colors are beautiful. Love the buttons too! Where did you find them? I am knitting my first sweater it is an Aran took a class at my local Arts Guild, so far I have the left and right front finished and I have started the back. The class has turned into a knitting group since we could not wipe out a sweater as fast as the woman that taught the class. Have a great weekend.

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  18. TannaSeptember 17, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    GREAT sweater; I LOVE the way that yarn worked up! Love the colorfulness of your shawl with the black. Very nice. blessings ~ tanna

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  19. AgueroSandraOctober 7, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Divino!!! besitos.

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  20. janice15March 7, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Your amazing.. I love every piece you have made.. boy I sure wish I could understand patterns.. love it all.. with love Janice... p.s. your blog is great.. ty

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  21. Sueli SoaresFebruary 5, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    Olá, Sou do Brasil.
    Achei seus trabalhos simplesmente lindos.
    Amei tudo o que vi.
    Gosto muito de tricô e crochê.
    Sou artesã profissional e percebi que você é muito sensível e talentosa.
    Parabéns. Continue nos fazendo viajar nos sonhos com seu trabalho

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