yellow sweater: the visuals

The reason there weren't pictures on the last post is that when I wrote it, there were no pictures of me inside the sweater. I got someone at work today to snap a few

my expression was invariably bizarre or hideous, so I am not showing my face. I've never been one to spend much time on facial appearance, but seriously, these photos make me think I should start. Also in self defense I would like to state that it is *cold* here, and under that sweater I am wearing not only a turtleneck but another sweater and a bulky pair of corduroy pants. So in case the "dumpling" thought crossed your mind, give me the benefit of the doubt until you have some real evidence, as you might well get if we ever have some shorts weather, for example.

But the sweater is ok. If it looks like there are two buttons missing at the bottom, it's because there are. I only had 7. Since I never button those two, I am not going to worry about it.

Some details:

The sweater is the St. Andrew's Cardigan from Cottage Craft Woollens. It is knit using their two-ply yarn in Goldenrod Yellow, #6 needles (US). The kit comes with 8 skeins and I have part of one skein and about 1/3 of the first attempt at the left front, so I'd probably have at least one complete skein left if I hadn't redone the front. I changed the pattern in a few places. I substituted a single-layer band of ribbing for the front closure bands. I knit the sleeves about 1 1/2 inches longer than called for in the pattern.

The pattern is ok, but not great. There is no continuity between the bottom ribbing and the pattern. There is no chart, a big negative for me. The instructions are easy to follow, but it's a very basic sweater--no designer details. The fit is a little closer than I expected; I knit the 39" size and next time I might try the next size up. The yarn is nice but definitely rustic. If you shiver in disgust at the sight of bits of vegetation, if you think merino is scratchy and yarn should have the heft of a marshmallow, this is not the yarn for you. I appreciate it for the heathered color, the crispness which gives good definition to the cables, and the warmth. It is very well priced and I'd definitely buy more sweater lots. Who am I kidding, I already have. Eight skeins of "Quoddy Blue" and eight of "Sage", both beautiful. I have found the company good to deal with, friendly and prompt.

Now what? the fun part, choosing a new project...

Comments

[grumperina]

And you finished it so quickly, too! It's beautiful, it sounds like you're very happy with it, too :).

[Emily]

I think it looks great. It looks exactly like that kind of sweater should. It looks warm and cozy, but also interesting. It's not a fitted sweater, but it isn't meant to be one.

[June]

Everyone knows you're model-thin and beautiful, Carrie! And you can make a gorgeous sweater, too!

[claudia]

If you can fit all those clothes under that sweater, I'm thinking its not too big.

;-)

I especially like the pockets.

[diana]

Cute! And just the thing to keep you warm on these bone-ass cold days.