Started: June 19, 20006
Finished: July 22, 2006
Pattern: Bea by Kim Hargreaves
Yarn: Rowan wool cotton, included in the kit.
Adjustments: None. That's right...notta.
Love it...yes I love it. I actually wore it church Saturday night...moments after the last button was sewn on and it had a little steam ironing. Besides socks and scarves, this sweater was actually the first knit that I wore out in public for a period of time. I did not overheat wearing the wool cotton blend and it feels very nice next to the skin. I definitely will be using this yarn for myself again.
Here is a shot showing the front...like Kim's model wears it, but note that it won't stay like that unless you button it all the way up. Of course, there will be not buttoning all the way up here.
It's worth a close up...
It also looks great with jean shorts...HERE.
And Catherine...this one is for you...the real smile...HERE.
I love this sweater, It looks really good on you. Was it a kit, or from a Rowan magasine?
ReplyDeleteWow! It's gorgeous -- what a beautiful job and it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteIT is FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe, with all the beautiful knits you have made, that this is the first you actually wore out. I'm glad you have seen the light -- this is lovely and well worth showing off. Now show off some more!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics too.
Wow, that looks absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh it's beautiful! What a lovely sweater, and you did such a fabulous job knitting it! Enjoy it every Saturday from now on, skirt or jean shorts!
ReplyDeletewow! this is absolutely gorgeous! i really want a sweater like this.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is fabulous and you look wonderful in it. And very glamorous, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely fabulous and classic. Looks great :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sweater! You well it so well.
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOW VERY NICE SHOTS OF THAT SWEATER. THAT MUST BE THEEE DRESS TOO.
ReplyDeleteSWEET YOU LOOK FAB.
GOOD THING YOU HAD ALL THAT TIME TO KNIT WHILE WE CAMPED AND THEN WHILE YOUR LITTLE ONE WAS SICK. IT ALL PAYS OFF.
CATHERINE
Beautiful! Very elegant looking.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love it! YOu did a fabulous job and it looks beautiful on you.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love it! YOu did a fabulous job and it looks beautiful on you.
ReplyDeleteI gotta say this. Your sweater looks so awesome on you. And I went to the pattern site and thought it looked pretty crappy on that model. Maybe it was the satisfied glow on your face because you were thinking, "It's finally f&*%#$ing done!"
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic and fits you perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBea turned out beautiful and it fits you so well. That icord belt looks tons of fun!
ReplyDeleteOoh I just love that wool cotton. I've made a cabled sweater out of it, but I think it would be great for a lighter item as well.
That looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIn a month?
ReplyDeleteYou rock.
Very, very nice. It looks gorgeous! I am so envious of your Mad Sweater Knitting Skillz. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely gorgeous. You are such and incredible knitter! Your workmanship is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! You really have some spectacular knits!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like Bea so much.
This is beautiful! You are really good at choosing patterns that are very flattering on you. This is a perfect fit.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! and it looks beautiful on you.
ReplyDeleteHOLY MOLY! You finished that thing within 4 days??!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat sweater and fit! you are a incredibly fast knitter.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous. I love the stitch pattern and am amazed at what a fast knitter you are!
ReplyDeleteThat is just gorgeous and so flattering on you. The fit is lovely. Great job!
ReplyDeletewonderful. really. i love that garter sleeve cuff.
ReplyDeletecongrats and thanks for sharing!
A beautiful cardigan,beautifully knitted. You look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWear it with justified pride.
Truly fab !
Gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great on you and is a lovely garment! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteooh! beautiful! i am trying so hard to resist ordering that kit and you're not making it any easier.
ReplyDeleteBea is gorgeous and you look beautiful wearing Bea.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a fabulous knit.
This sweater is absolutely amazing and it suits you so perfectly! Fantastic work!
ReplyDeleteYou look terrific in your new sweater! A real winner.
ReplyDeleteYou have done an absolutely sterling job with that. Very well done indeed.
ReplyDeleteBev x
Beautiful! I have about 19 or 20 balls of Rowan wool cotton in a rosy-brick colour that has been trying to tell me what it wants to be! I think we have a winner!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, gorgeous! Good job well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely! It looks wonderful on you. Gotta love miss hargreaves!
ReplyDeleteFeminine and sophisticated without being stuffy.
ReplyDeleteI love it.
Well done, that's a gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteYOur favourite Aunts are together in BC, checking out what you are up to. The sweater is gorgeous! And you look wonderful in it!
Love,
Aunt Joanne and Aunt Debbie
Beautiful job. It's very elegant-with amazing attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Absolutely lovely. You should be one of Kim Hargreaves models.
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