February Lady in March
March 25, 2009
I could have finished in February if I had really tried, but I didn't. Instead, I knit the last 3 rounds of sleeve number two and then cast off on March 1st. I blocked it right away and finally, about a week after it had dried, bought some buttons to finish it off. I have worn it three times and I love how it fits. I was worried that I made it too small, but kept reminding myself that garter stitch grows and it would be fine. It's more than fine. It's perfect. What I do not love is how the Malabrigo is starting to pill. I was warned, but I went ahead anyhow. That's okay. I'll deal.
Pattern: February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne
Size: XS - 37.5"
Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted in Forest, 5 skeins (with most of the 5th skein unused)
Needles: Size 7
Modifications: I made the bottom band and arm bands wider to match the width of the button band. That's all.
And yes, that is my bathroom, re-painted. Still missing outlet covers, though. Why rush these things? I'll get to that someday.
It's beautiful! I love that color, both the sweater and the walls :)
Posted by: sara | March 25, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Very cool. I crochet and have my eye on a very similar sweater. I love the top closure sweaters. I think your bathroom is the same color as my kitchen.
Posted by: dani@littlefists | March 25, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I love your sweater! It looks like a perfect spring sweater - love those 3/4 length sleeves! Now you're making me wish I could knit (but then I'd probably start collecting and hoarding yarn as well as fabric, and we just don't have space for that!)
Posted by: Ashley | March 25, 2009 at 09:55 AM
I love this style! Great color, the sweater and the bathroom.
Posted by: Michaela | March 25, 2009 at 10:05 AM
I'm glad you posted the Malabrigo colorway - there's a customer at the Knit Nook who's always asking us to re-order that color!
Posted by: tonya | March 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM
This looks great!
I am thinking about what kind of easter sweater to make for my Eldest and this looks like a good pattern.
Thanks!
Posted by: jess | March 25, 2009 at 10:12 AM
LOVE IT! Way to go Erin! I really want to make this myself but just can't find the courage to do so. You may have inspired me...
P.S. "Finished" or "completed" houses and projects are way overrated in my opinion. :)
Posted by: Rachel | March 25, 2009 at 10:15 AM
It's beautiful! Love the wall color too. In the picture, it looks almost the exact shade of my living room.
Posted by: Kristin | March 25, 2009 at 10:23 AM
It is way cute, Erin. WAY cute. So cute that I want to make one, now, but it would probably not be finished until February 2011.
And that green in your bathroom is yummy.
Posted by: Tracy | March 25, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Gorgeous! Mine has grown- I need to shrink it down a teensy bit. Do you have a sweater shaver for the pills? That helps. My only problem is that things catch in the lace and I end up with pulls if I'm not careful. But I love my FLS too!
Posted by: melissa | March 25, 2009 at 10:33 AM
I love it! The wall color is yummy.
Posted by: anina | March 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM
wow... simply beautiful !
Posted by: Trailing Mira | March 25, 2009 at 10:53 AM
The green is much nicer in person...brighter! But, I am sure not easy to photograph on a rainy day!
Posted by: Marcia | March 25, 2009 at 10:54 AM
This is sooo flattering and pretty!
Posted by: Deanna | March 25, 2009 at 10:58 AM
ooooh. NICE sweater! sheesh. I have GOT to knit something soon.
Posted by: suzanne | March 25, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Beautiful! I love that colour! I am one sleeve away from finishing my own Malabrigo FLS, same size, in dark teal. I'm also bracing for the pilling. But it's soft and a lovely pattern.
Posted by: Christina | March 25, 2009 at 11:02 AM
very cool! I love the color of the bathroom as well
Posted by: Sarah | March 25, 2009 at 11:07 AM
This is really gorgeous, Erin! I'm so impressed with your knitting skills. I'm not sure I'll ever have the patience for more than the one washcloth I've done! And love the green bathroom! I SO miss all the colors we painted our house in KY. Not much to be done with the beige walls and gray carpet of our rental....Lovely job, and it looks GREAT on you!
Posted by: amyehodge | March 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Beautiful sweater!
Posted by: Julie (Knitsational) | March 25, 2009 at 11:44 AM
I am in love with that sweater. The colour, the style, the shape - amazing amazing amazing. It looks like the perfect sweater for any month of the year.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 25, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Oh yes, Erin, it is perfect! It looks great on you! I plan to make this again, but about 2 sizes smaller than my last attempt.
Posted by: beki | March 25, 2009 at 12:08 PM
i love it!! again- wishing i could knit.... sigh
Posted by: sarah | March 25, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Love it, very feminine and the colour of green is spectacular. The pattern is very close to the one I'm currently knitting for my daughter. Hmm maybe we will have to have matching sweaters!
Posted by: Marci Simonini | March 25, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Love the color of your bathroom.
Love the sweater...very very very much.
Wishing I had your mad skills.
Would knit one for me in black if I knew how.
Someday
Someday
Someday...
xoxox
Posted by: Dawn | March 25, 2009 at 01:10 PM
this looks great on you, Erin. I love it. It makes me want to knit another one with the lace!
Posted by: katie | March 25, 2009 at 01:11 PM
I swear, you are able to produce more sewing and knitting projects in one week than I can all year. With a newborn baby, no less. You? Are amazing. And so is that fabulous sweater!!
Posted by: kate | March 25, 2009 at 01:57 PM
Great work, Erin! Fits perfectly and such a beautiful color! Congratulations!
Posted by: Holli | March 25, 2009 at 01:57 PM
gosh it looks really great on you Erin, I love the shape of it. I may have to try this one out.
Posted by: blair | March 25, 2009 at 02:00 PM
I've wanted to paint my bathroom exactly that color green. What paint color did you use? It's beautiful.
Posted by: Kate | March 25, 2009 at 02:00 PM
this is awesome! And in case, when you wear this, everyone is staring and whispering when you walk by, I'll let you know that they are either just jealous and wondering where you found it or wondering if they jumped you for it would they go to jail.
Posted by: jess | March 25, 2009 at 02:47 PM
ooo! i'm 1.25 sleeves away from finishing mine. loving it in green and how it fits you.
Posted by: ani | March 25, 2009 at 02:59 PM
I love the sweater you are right it is perfect. It almost makes me want to knit, almost. I will stick to my crochet where I feel less clumsy. GREAT JOB!!
Posted by: Lisa | March 25, 2009 at 03:04 PM
it's beautiful on you Erin! i'm getting close to finishing mine, but i think she'll probably end up being an April Lady.
Posted by: kathryn | March 25, 2009 at 04:52 PM
That sweater makes me wish I could knit. I can crochet, but ... knitting is hard. I don't know why but I can't get it. But I LOVE that sweater!!
Fabulous!
Posted by: Jessica | March 25, 2009 at 05:36 PM
I love your sweater! I really don't need another project--but I'm pretty sure I need that sweater!--so I'm off to find the right yarn :)
Posted by: Sarah's In the Midst of It | March 25, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Your sweater looks great on you! I finished my FLS last month and it was my first sweater. I am making a second one for my 10 yo daughter for Easter. I really like the pattern. A fun knit!
Posted by: Trisha | March 25, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Oh I love it. You've done a wonderful job and think of all the great new clothes and knits you've made for YOURSELF. I've got to get on that.
Posted by: josie | March 25, 2009 at 06:16 PM
It's gorgeous!
I'm a little more than half way through mine - I think the lace was a little too ambitious for my skill level, but I won't notice the mistakes when I'm wearing it!
Posted by: SparklyGreenKnickers | March 25, 2009 at 06:17 PM
That's fab. I really need to get my last cardigan sewn up so I can work on something cute and seasonally appropriate.
Posted by: Ali | March 25, 2009 at 06:45 PM
excellent erin! of course, the green is perfect. and once again you've given me a swift kick of inspiration to get back to my languishing knitting.
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | March 25, 2009 at 08:53 PM
yay for your finished sweater! it looks amazing.
Posted by: kristin | March 25, 2009 at 08:57 PM
really nice and the fit is perfect.
Posted by: Courtney | March 25, 2009 at 09:12 PM
I just love all your projects, I have a few quilts that have to get done and then I am off to sew away "the weekend" too.
Posted by: MaryAnn/Ca | March 25, 2009 at 10:43 PM
you look adorable in your FANTASTIC sweater.
so glad it all worked out.
Posted by: leslie | March 26, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Ryan | March 26, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Hey, a green sweater is more appropriate in March than in February anyway, right? Although for you, a green sweater is appropriate any time of year, I guess. The pattern is beautiful.
Posted by: sulu-design | March 26, 2009 at 10:27 AM
You look fantastic!!!! and so does the sweater and that bathroom. I've had my eye on that sweater pattern, but feel like I may not be a good enough knitter. We'll see. Love the finished projects from the Heather Ross book. You're like me... big spurts with lots accomplished. I'm working on a twin quilt right now, but want to get busy on some other projects.
Posted by: heather at brown robin | March 26, 2009 at 01:35 PM
oh wow, erin, that is fabulous! it looks amazing on you!
Posted by: nancy | March 26, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Your sweater is fantastic! Makes me want to learn to knit...
I too LOVE the color of your walls! Great choice!
Posted by: Mandy B | March 26, 2009 at 05:50 PM
You did a fantastic job! I think it looks really flattering on you!
Posted by: tiennie | March 26, 2009 at 07:55 PM