grow and bloom
March 20, 2023
Hello and happy first day of spring! We've had such cold weather lately that it doesn't feel anything like spring to this Californian. I guess I need to keep knitting sweaters! My most recent knit was a test for the sweet Finnish designer Suvi of SuviKnits. I have tested for her before, and since her patterns are perfect in every way, it's more like a preview knit. I don't think any of the testers found even so much as a typo.
Why I love this: Top down, short rows to shape the back neck, lightweight in sport weight wool, cute embroidery, and STRIPES! I also loved that I could use stash although I did have to buy another skein of white to complete my sweater. The embroidery is super simple but some of the testers used buttons instead of embroidering a flower which looks completely adorable. I made a few small modifications for fit that are on my Ravelry project page.
I used both Brooklyn Tweed Peerie and Quince and Co. Chickadee. After a few wearings the Chickadee is starting to pill, but the Peerie is absolutely fine. Both were easy to knit and both are soft next to the skin.
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10 Comments
I totally love that sweater and it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteCarole
Thank you friend!
DeleteLove the gradient stripes - both subtle and lively at the same time! Chloe
ReplyDeleteThank you Chloe!
DeleteIt’s Kristen by the way!
DeleteAs with all your knits, this is adorable. How you manage to complete so many is a mystery to me. Do you have elves that assist while you sleep?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I wish I could convince elves to do my blocking!
DeleteAll of your sweaters are beautiful. I enjoy your blog. Your blog has so many useful craft ideas with easy instructions. Did any readers say they were interested in how you use short rows in your sweaters? I would like to know how you do the short rows in your sweaters.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased to hear from you again, wouilderful pattens and ready for our Australia winter. kind regards from Australian Vicki
ReplyDeleteNice post thank you Edward
ReplyDeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!