A few months back, I had the chance to participate in a talent exchange with a dear friend's mom. She wanted a handknitted sweater for Bill, her hubby. She, possessing a sewing skill level to which I'd never dare aspire, was offering some homemade Care Bears for my daughters.
The bears are perfect.
And, if I may be so immodest, so is the sweater.
Bill's criteria were simple: a roomy cardigan, sleeves large enough to accomodate a shirt with rolled-up sleeves underneath, one of those "shawl-thingy" collars if I could figure it out.
Mine were pretty clear as well: a fabulous, durable affordable natural fibre yarn, a stitch pattern that would keep me jumping, and seamless construction.
I am really proud of this one. Starting with an old Patons leaflet, I charted the written directions of the stitch pattern and built the sweater from scratch!
[mid-post rant: Are you effing kidding me, Typepad? Tell me again why I pay for you?]
Yarn is Cascade 220 Superwash, colour is Lichen Heather. Wearer is thrilled, knitter is too!
Oooh I like the look of that!
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | April 04, 2009 at 09:30 AM
No need to be humble about it, the sweater is gorgeous! Wearer should be thrilled, it's beautiful and made with great attention to detail.
Posted by: Batty | April 04, 2009 at 10:26 AM
That looks soooo good!!!!! I love it! Well done!
Posted by: Hellcat | April 04, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Your sweater looks fabulous!
Posted by: Jenifer | April 04, 2009 at 11:58 AM
I'm drooling on my keyboard. It's perfect!
Posted by: Steph VW | April 04, 2009 at 01:26 PM
DUDE. It even has the perfect guy sweater buttons. *sigh* Great work, lady.
Posted by: Debbie B | April 04, 2009 at 03:33 PM
It looks amazing. Im glad wearer is pleased!
Posted by: teri-Lynn | April 04, 2009 at 07:22 PM
DUDE! Once again you have kicked a%%.
Way to go.
Posted by: Ali P in the Qc | April 04, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Beautiful sweater, perfect buttons.
Posted by: canknitian | April 05, 2009 at 09:56 PM
It's amazing (as always). I have yet to see the wearer wearing it but I will report on it eventually!! He's probably still in awe of how perfect it is.
Posted by: WendyP | April 11, 2009 at 07:50 PM
I want one too!!!
Posted by: glenda | April 15, 2009 at 06:12 PM