Finally...
Started: January 28, 2007
Finished: March 11, 2007
Pattern: Air from Kim Hargreaves Calmer Collection
Yarn: Rowan Calmer in cream
Adjustments: None. I could have tightened up the gauge a little...it is bigger than I would have liked. Definitely not a negative ease sweater, but I kind of like the change. I wonder how it would fair in the dryer? I think I will throw the swatch in before I put the sweater in. I just don't think it will tightened up width wise. We'll see.
All in all, I do love it. What a great sweater for the spring!
A close up on some detail...
The pocket flaps are cute...but they go right over to the arm pit. They really could be omitted...but I kind of liked them.
This knitter is ready for spring...I finally knit something I like for 2007!
What's next?!
Did you click on Kim Hargreaves to see her new collection? Check out THIS BEAUTY! I have to knit it!
That is a really beautiful knit - well worth all that trouble, I think!! It's so pretty on you, and so nice for spring - I love it!
ReplyDeleteMy that's classy! Well worth all the frustration and tears of the work I'd say. It's a nice addition to a spring wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the fit on you. I think Calmer makes the perfect spring yarn - I'm sure you'll get lots of wear from it!
ReplyDeleteIt's done, and it beautiful! Congratulations! Calmer must be such a joy to wear :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and fresh! It looks lovely on you, not like it's too big at all. What a lovely breath of fresh spring Air!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and well done. And it looks so comfy! Enjoy your Air.
ReplyDeleteA Very, very nice knit!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous and so Spring-y!
ReplyDeleteYour modeling pictures are great too!
that came out great - it looks like a really wearable sweater!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation, it's a so beautiful knit!
ReplyDeleteIt is really a beautiful sweater, congrats! I like your next project too!!
ReplyDeleteSylvie (France)
omg - stunning! one day, i may tackle something as lovely - your knits are inpiring!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. What a great summer sweater.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love the detailings, and it's perfect for spring indeed!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweater. I like Petal too - is there any colour you cannot wear with your lovely skin tone and hair colour? I think the orange sherbet colour would look great on you!
ReplyDeleteThat darn work is getting in the way of knitting production!
you did it! congratulations. it looks great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Very much worth all of your trials and tribulations.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a girly jeans jacket--love it!
ReplyDeleteYou do always take such great photos, too.
The Petal is so interesting; I hope you make it so I get to hear about the construction.
Fabulous! It looks really good on you too. Well worth the headache.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Enjoy it, at last!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow, that *was* a lot of work but clearly worth the effort! It looks beautiful! I am a huge fan of seed stitch + cables. You're a better knitter for persevering!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so lovely! Congrats, your persistence and patience paid off!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! All that hard work totally paid off in this case. I hope you get a lot of wear out of it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful on you. From the pics it doesn't look too large, but like a perfectly flattering fit. I'm so glad you persevered.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! It looks like a jeans jacket in styling...perhaps that's a 'duh!' thing, but it's the first I've noticed it. Nice job and you look smashing in it (of course).
ReplyDeleteOMG! That is so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteI want one..I want one now.
Welcome back knitter. We all new you would succeed. =)
Air is really fab ! you look great.
ReplyDeleteDon't chuck it in the dryer ! It WILL shrink. Too much. In all directions. There's a reason it says do not tumble dry on the label. I discovered this with a large swatch, luckily.
That is an incredibly beautiful sweater, and it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! This is a perfect sweater... easily dressed up or down. The "jeans jacket" front pockets are a great detail. I'm glad you didn't omit them. Let us know how the swatch/sweater behave in the wash. You look fantastic, as always!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous, gorgeous sweater! I've dried a cotton hand-knit sweater before, and it tightened up my gauge a perfect amount.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great on you! Fabulous job :)
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous, you look amazing, I'm jealous, etc. :)
ReplyDeletefabuLOUS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Persistance really paid off!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a beautiful sweater. You are truly a victorious knitting champion for having corrected the front piece. Seeing it on you makes me want to knit one. You're so photogenic!
ReplyDeleteLove it, and it was worth all the trouble wasnt it. You look fantastic in it, and I am sure it will get lots of wear too.
ReplyDeleteI love it, and it looks fabulous on you. Now I want one...sans pocket flaps to the armpits. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely, lovely! Nice work, and congrats on having it completed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sweater. It looks great one you. Worth all the blood sweat and tears;)
ReplyDeleteI just recently started reading your blog and had to stop in to say what a beautiful knit this is. It looks wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a great feeling to finish a project you really like. You did a great job - well done!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're so pleased after all the heartache!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so nice, crisp and clean. Perfect for spring! Great job.
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous on you - I agree that it is the perfect Spring knit...
ReplyDeleteyou looks perfect and a very beautiful knit!!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. I love the color on you!
ReplyDeleteOh!!!!!! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteYou are soo beautiful!!!!!!!!
congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your sweater fits perfectly and is beautifully knit. What a treasure. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteHooray hooray! Air looks fabulous. Starting something new will feel like a breath of fresh air, too!
ReplyDeletewow! another gorgeous sweater! you look great as always :)
ReplyDeleteWhere are youuuuu?????
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute sweater! I love all the picot edges, and the pocket flaps are a very nice touch, indeed!
ReplyDeleteOh where oh where has my knitting friend gone oh where oh where can she be?....call me for the next knitting night....the sweater looks great!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking! And the fit is perfect too. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteMy god that is just gorgeous! So perfect for Spring :)
ReplyDeleteElegant and beautiful! The fit is fabulous too. Well done!
ReplyDeletecoincidence? i think not! the governor's wife was in my lys today ... looking to see what's new, and flipping through all things rowan ... and she saw air, and said that she'd always wanted to knit that sweater!
ReplyDeletei can see why ... especially in the creme colour ... it's very high casual :)
it's lovely!
Fantastic! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a beauty! I am so tempted to knit it but I am not sure if I'll survive all that moss stitching!
ReplyDeleteI'm late commenting on this but want to say this sweater looks so fresh. love the cream Calmer.
ReplyDeletethe finishing is first class.