Cobblestone
November 19, 2007
So here are the details on Fatty's newest sweater. A photo of the finished object is in the post below.
Pattern: Cobblestone by Jared Flood (Brooklyn Tweed) from the Fall 2007 Interweave Knits
Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers (color 2438), 6 skeins for the 43 1/2" with about 1/2 of a skein left over.
Needles: Size 8, addi turbos in 16", 32" and double points
Modifications: I added 1 inch to the length of the body
Notes: I started November 3rd and finished on the 16th - this was the only knitting project I was working on at the time. I even took it in the car with me which I rarely do with a sweater. I had gauge issues at the beginning - you can read about that here. Suffice it to say, it worked out in the end. I owe huge thanks to Sarah and Leslie for their words of wisdom. You ladies always come through for me and I really appreciate it. Also, garter stitch is not that forgiving - I made some mistakes and I can see every single one. Ugh. Overall though, I am happy. And Fatty likes is so that says something.
Also, that kitchener stitch gets me every time. I have found I am much better reading about how to do it than looking at a drawing. This book has become my crutch.
Back tomorrow with some sewn things. Enjoy your Monday!
you knock my socks off. it looks so great!
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 19, 2007 at 08:05 AM
it looks beautiful erin!
have you blocked it? maybe your so called "mistakes" will look better after a nice washing.
(i am sure that you are the only one that see them)
hope you all had a wonderful celebration!
Posted by: leslie | November 19, 2007 at 09:50 AM
I made a sweater for my hubby but unfortunately by the time I finished it, it fit me and not him! Ugh. I should make him another one. How fast of a knit is this (bearing in mind you are no doubt a faster knitter than I am - no carpool lane for me)? And does it really only take 6 skeins? My hubby wears an extra large...
Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: MamaZuzi | November 19, 2007 at 10:17 AM
It looks great - you've inspired me to take the plunge and knit that one.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | November 19, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Two Weeks??? How impressive -- it takes me two years to do a sweater! LOL! Very, Very Nice!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 19, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Holy cow! That's impressive!!
Posted by: beki | November 19, 2007 at 12:27 PM
It's great! Once day I'll get a sweater done. Right now I'm just trying to knit a sock.
Posted by: Anina | November 19, 2007 at 12:30 PM
I have just discovered your blog and I am so jealous.
I so much wish I could sew. I have a machine so maybe I should give it a go.
Your stuff is awesome.
Posted by: Tracey | November 19, 2007 at 03:06 PM
awesome work well done.
luv Abby
Posted by: Abby | November 19, 2007 at 04:07 PM
that is some impressive knitting! and quick, too. so glad to hear that fatty likes it.
Posted by: amandajean | November 19, 2007 at 08:43 PM
I think the sweater looks lovely and don't worry about the mistakes, really no one ever notices.
Posted by: tamara | November 19, 2007 at 09:28 PM
I am so impressed with your knitting skills!
I've started the Juliet and things aren't going so well... Just the idea of how this all works knitting in one pieces is a little too much for my brain to handle at the moment. I'm going to buy a new set of needles today, and give it a "full attention" effort later.
But your sweater is GORGEOUS.
Posted by: Margot | November 20, 2007 at 09:24 AM