Pattern: Tubey from Knitty
Yarn: Maple Creek Farms Fine Wools 100% Alpaca in colorways Power and Strawberry Smoothie, purchased at Rhinebeck 2005 (knitting from stash!)
Needles: Denise 5's and 6's, Crystal Palace Bamboo dpns and circular size 6
Started: February 10, 2006 during the Opening Ceremonies
Finished: February 26, 2006 (down to the wire!)
Comments: Love the fit, love the neckline, love the yarn. More photos: front and back.
I'm still having trouble believing that it's done. I got off to a bit of a slow start, not finishing the sleeves/shrug until last Monday and knitting the entire body this week. I am a complete Olympics addict (thanks, Mom!), and spent a lot of time on the couch knitting both weeks. I also had my meetup group and another knitting nite party this week (at Fidget Ann's) which helped tons.
Of course, I had tons of help while working on this sweater. The fur babies helped tons:
And Dan was a big help, too. He went to the grocery store by himself to buy me a dessert to take to an office party (because I couldn't possibly spare the time), brought me Tylenol when my hands were hurting, and was a great cheerleader.
I had lots of other exciting, creative stuff to say about this sweater, but I'm kinda Tubey-ed out right now. In fact, I might be knitted out for a few days. I'm not sure what my next project will be either...
It looks SO good, Sarah! Every Tubey I've seen makes me thing that, some day, I need one.
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Amy on February 26, 2006 08:52 PMCongratulations! I'm sure you're just as sick of knitting ribbing as I am. :P
Posted by: Kris on February 26, 2006 10:21 PMSarah! that looks awesome!! i love the color combo! and congrats on winning the olympics!!
Posted by: cheryl on February 27, 2006 12:02 AMTubey looks amazing! I'm so glad I got to see it (and you!) in person. Rock on with your gold medal self!
Posted by: Ann on February 27, 2006 09:04 AMHa, the expression on your face in that picture is priceless! Congrats on finishing, we knew you could do it! It looks faboo, you should get three gold medals.
Posted by: Jenna on February 27, 2006 10:25 AMI love it. Love the fact it's from stash. Mine wasn't! LOL
Isn't it grand to be finished??
Funny thing, I got out the other project and knitted on it durning the closing ceremonies!!!
Mom
Woo Hoo! HOTTIE! It looks great--a perfect 10 AND gold medal!!!
Posted by: chelsea on February 27, 2006 07:26 PMI never would've thought to do variegated stripes....I love it! It look fabulous on you too!
Posted by: Anne Marie on February 28, 2006 05:00 PMOMG - your tubey looks absolutely fantastic! the colours are just delicious!
Posted by: jacqueline on March 1, 2006 03:28 AMfabulous! Love it...I'm so happy I got to see it in person!
Can't wait to see ya again soon!
Posted by: heather on March 1, 2006 01:11 PMCongratulations on your finished Tubey. I love it in the multi-colored yarn and solid -- what a nice twist. I've been thinking about a summer version, lacey shrug with solid body. The possibilities are endles!
Posted by: nona on March 1, 2006 09:21 PMFabulous!!! I love it. Tubey is on my list. But the next thing on my actual list is what the "Sexy Knitters Group" KAL votes as the next project.
-Robyn
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