My First Sweater
Here it is! Omgoodness, I absolutely love this sweater. It fits perfectly and is sooo cozy.
1. Angled Side View
2. Button Detail
3. Shoulder Seam and Set-in Sleeve
4. Hood Closure Detail
5. CPH
6. Set-in Sleeve Seam
7. Front Pieces
8. Mattress Stitch Seam
9. Front View
I wore it yesterday and I'm planning on wearing it to work tonight to show my boss and our regular knitters who come in for Knit Nite.
Details:
Pattern: Central Park Hoodie, Heather Lodinsky
Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic, Crushed Velvet (825), 7.5 balls
Needles: Addi Turbo US6, US7, and US8 circulars
Started: January 8, 2008
Completed: January 22, 2008
Modifications: Knitted sleeves 2 at a time in the round rather than flat. Only did 3.5" inches of ribbing on pieces instead of 4-5" as written. Made the back and fronts and inch longer than pattern called for. Rather than three needle bind off, I grafted the hood together until the last 10 stitches (5 stitches on each needle {this was the center tip of the hood}) then threaded the yarn through and pulled tight (like you would close a hat.) This produced a less pointy tip of the hood. Picked up for the button band in one large piece rather than separate. Also, paid no attention to how many stitches I was supposed to pick up for the button band and instead just picked up 2 for every 3 stitches along edge of whole piece. Worked out very well.
I really enjoyed knitting this. I can't say enough how absolutely thrilled I am with the way it turned out. It fits perfectly, the color is exactly what I wanted, and it's soft and cozy.
Rowan's Kid Classic was a wonderful yarn to work with. It was soft to the touch (and got even softer after washing for blocking) and has a lovely drape to it when blocked. I'm so happy I chose this for my sweater.
I have to admit, the seaming made me a little apprehensive but once I started I realized it's not that bad. I'd done mattress stitching before, so that was ok, but shoulder seaming and seaming the sleeves on was new to me. I bought a couple of great books: The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancy M. Wiseman (great book) and Interweave Press's Knitter's Companion, 2nd edition (excellent book!) Both were very helpful in the finishing of this sweater.
I can't wait to wear it to work tonight!
*Edited to add book links.*
14 comments:
I love it! Its so darn lovely AJ! The cable looks so perfect...love the color...and its a hoodie, my favorite.
Was this really your first sweater ever?!
OK, I have to move out simple knitted scarves and try harder patterns then I need to start doing hats and socks. I want to do a sweater like that someday. Holy cow!
This is on my Ravelry queue - yours is absolutely beautiful. The color is wonderful. Congrats on your first sweater. I've yet to make my first adult sized sweater too. Just like you, finishing up makes me apprehensive. I'll have to check out those books.
Thanks, Netter! Yup, this really was my first sweater ever.
You should totally try hats and socks! Hats are easy-peasy and socks are... well socks are just plain fun and addicting.
If you ever decide to make this sweater, let me know! I'd be glad to help if you had any questions!
Thank you, Beck! I really love the color. Finishing was definitely easier because of the books. :)
WOW! What a way to make a first sweater! It is very pretty and the fit is perfect.
My first sweater, the increases and decreases all slanted the wrong way and made holes. I never seemed it. My knitting skill were subpar at the time.
Thanks so much, Wendy! The Knitting Goddesses smiled on me this time - I bet next time won't be so easy!
Wow. Looks fabulous and so professionally done! I can't believe it's your *first* sweater....?!?!? Amazing work, AJ!
AJ, this is so lovely! I love the color very much. I heard so many raves about this pattern and maybe I'll make it one day. Have so many WIPs going on lately :)
Oh that's gorgeous! I love the color you chose. What an amazing job on your first sweater!
Congratulations! It's beautiful.
Beautiful color choice! When I saw that pattern I knew it had lasting qualities, I mean it is a style that will not go 'out of style'! Excellent job!
Awesome job, AJ. It's perfect!!! I've been following your progress on Ravelry with this one and have it in my favs, too.
Wow!! You're CPH looks amazing!! I really love those colors. They're so gorgeous!!
Congrats on a beautiful first sweater!
What a gorgeous sweater! Really impressive for a first sweater. I just started the two sleeves at once in the round.
Hooray for finishing your first sweater!
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