Bed & Breakfast Pullover
Pattern: the Bed & Breakfast Pullover by Kathy Zimmerman, Fall 2003 Interweave Knits
Yarn: Austermann Rubino, 100% superwash merino, body in teal, trim in navy
Needles: Denise interchangeables - I think 7's
Started: sometime between January 18 and March 13, 2004
Finished: October 21, 2006, approximately 3 AM
Notes: Looks pretty good, doesn't it? It's times like these when I wonder why it took me so long to finish... I started it almost 3 years ago and worked on it, then put it on hold, worked on it some more, put it on hold, rinse, repeat. But now it's done and I'm really happy with it. I love the fit - close, but there's ease thanks to the ribbing.
The yarn is fabulous - merino (very soft) but superwash! I first bought Austermann Rubino off of elann.com in 2003, and used it to make my Boatneck Shell. Of course, I didn't buy enough balls of any one color to make more than a sleeveless shell (d'oh!). I went looking for large lots of it on E-Bay and found this beautiful teal color. I really lucked out! The navy came from that original elann purchase.
I wore it to work last week and no one asked me if I'd knit it, which I generally take to be a good sign about the construction. Of course, that means I couldn't brag about it, so I did have to casually drop it into conversation. The number one thing that everyone commented on was the contrast color at the cuffs. That definitely wasn't what drew me to the pattern, so that was pretty interesting.
Look at how happy I am in my new sweater!
Long story short - great sweater, will wear it a ton. Well done, me!
Posted by Sarah at November 5, 2006 09:44 PM | in: Finished Objects | PermalinkGo you, indeed. It looks even better in person and is just a really lovely knitting job. Now, you gotta show us what you got at Stitches!
Posted by: Jenna on November 5, 2006 10:27 PMIt's lovely and it looks great on you! Beautifully knit too! :)
Posted by: Debi on November 5, 2006 10:47 PMVery nice! It's when I see finished projects like this that I want to embark on my first pullover. Of course, I should probably finish my first cardigan....But you have finished a beautiful pullover!
Posted by: Carol on November 5, 2006 11:04 PMWhat a great sweater, great color on you. Why would you ever take it off?
Periodically I do realize that if I actually knit a single project, I might be able to finish something. But then I go and start something else . ..
Posted by: Theresa on November 6, 2006 10:53 PMHaving seen it in person, I can totally attest to its awesomeness ;) It looks great on you, S!
Posted by: Lolly on November 7, 2006 10:38 AMYay Sarah! Just when I was thinking of reallocating the stash yarn I bought for this to an Ariann instead, you've renewed my interest ~ I haven't looked at the pattern in awhile; did you change the neckline at all? It's beautiful!
Posted by: Maggi on November 7, 2006 01:54 PMI am late to the celebration, but WOW! It looks totally awesome! I definitely would pick that sweater up off the rack and take it home! Yay, you, indeed. :D
Posted by: chelsea on November 7, 2006 03:03 PMSeriously, Sarah. THAT is beautiful. The color, the fit, so flattering. Your knitting is gorgeous.
Very inspiring!!!
Posted by: Jenny on November 9, 2006 03:38 AMThank you!
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You look great in you bed & breakfast. Such a great coulor! Makes me want to dig out the pattern and cast on.
Posted by: Karin on November 16, 2006 03:56 AMCongratulations. The sweater looks just delicious on you. Well Done!
Posted by: ellen on November 16, 2006 05:50 PMCongrats on a lovely pullover FO! That's dedication for ya. And the gorgeous pay-off is so worth it! Yay! Kudos to you!
Posted by: Rossana on November 25, 2006 07:02 AM