It's been a Wicked, Wicked kind of August. Armed with 2 shades of Ottawa, a perennial favourite, I aimed for the perfect, casual fall sweater.
Nixing wide stripes from the outset, I opted instead to alternate colours on each rounds, with the solid on the collar, cuffs and pocket. This prevented both unsightly horizontals and OK-but-unwanted pooling.
These shades were complimentary but had no colour in common. I love the blending effect of the alternating rounds. The "seam" is up the middle of the back, and is only visible if you want to see it.
I joined the pocket a bit differently, working the top edge provisionally and then pulling each stitch through to the inside before binding them off. The result is clean and decidedly NOT migraine-inducing to work.
I love this sweater, although it's still too warm to model it! Here's Amy doing her best.
And how does one celebrate an epic destash but with a bit of an enhancement?
Blue Moon Luscious Single Silk in Spinel, for a February Lady Sweater.
Some Harlot-inspired shades of Socks that Rock for baby knitting.
And a bit of discounted Opal, just because it's Opal.
Allow me to excuse myself; there's silk to roll around in.
Master, the blogger is alive!!!!
Posted by: steph VW | August 26, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Bah. If I can put on a hoodie in 90 degree weather for a photoshoot, you can too! The sweater looks great. Love the effect of the single rounds. And neat job on the pocket!
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | August 26, 2008 at 06:57 PM
I'm a fan of that wicked pattern - yours turned out very nicely indeed! But I wonder, where are all the socks? :)
Posted by: MissKnit | August 27, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Oooh the sweater looks great!! I love the Nyame colorway!
Posted by: Elaine | August 27, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I love the colors and I love the pocket up front.
Posted by: Traci | September 02, 2008 at 12:24 AM