Sunday, August 22, 2010

Australorp

Last night I finished a knitting project for myself.
I do a lot of knitting for other people, and I don't get much time to knit for me, but I worked in some time to finish this one. I think it's going to be my go-to sweater for Fall.

I guess I'm not completely finished, there are supposed to be tabs on the cuffs to keep them folded, and I think I'll tack down the placket flaps so they don't flip up, but I am really happy with the rest of it.
The only change that I made from the original patter is the pockets.
When I saw the photo in the book I thought it had really cute pleated pockets, but it turns out that they're not, the pockets in the book were just wrinkled.
Anyway, I wanted the pleats so I added some.
Now I just have to wait out these next few 90 degree days, and then the next month of Summer that we have left, until I can start wearing it.

6 comments:

  1. wow, wow! it's gorgeous! the blue is amazing, and the design is really cool. i hope to see it in person!

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  2. Thanks Jen! Your magnets came in the mail today.
    Very cool.

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  3. The pockets are the best part! Nice design change. Lovely!

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  4. Very nice, Jess! I love it! I'm just completely obsessed with Berroco right now - they're yarns and patterns totally rock.

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  5. Ou yes, the blue is so gorgeous! Good for you. I'm working on a sweater for myself as well... sleeves and the button band to go... I'd better get busy, fall is right around the corner!

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  6. Yay! It looks great Jess!! Seriously. The fall winds will be here before you know it and you can start to wear it in the evenings.

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