I have just finished knitting the perfect sweater. I am sure it is the best thing I have ever knitted, the other "best thing I ever knitted" projects not withstanding. Isn't that always the way; you finish a project and you either want to shove it to the bottom of your bottom-most drawer, wondering "What was I thinking?", or it you think it is the best thing you have ever done?
Presenting Linden
by Veronik Avery
Twist Collective 2008
Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Yarn Over in green. I made the 40" size and used slightly over 9 skeins of yarn. The pattern calls for 10, but I tend to knit fewer rows per inch than the pattern specified. This also worked to my advantage as I needed my sweater to be a little longer than the original pattern.
I love the texture and definition of the front edge cable.
I love the way the collar wraps around the back and hugs the neckline.
I love the shaping, the seams, and the garter stitch hem. I will admit however that I was cursing under my breath that I would NEVER finish that hem as I sat picking up the stitches from the provisional cast on and started knitting what seemed like endless garter stitch rows.
The end result was definitely worth it.
More pictures on Flickr (see side bar) or over at Ravelry.
Comments
14 responses to “Love, Love, Love”
Ooo, that sweater s absolutely stunning! I love it.
Ooo, that sweater s absolutely stunning! I love it.
You’re right it is the best thing you’ve ever knitted! I love the shape, the drape, and the cable is so cool. And, it’s green, the best color.
You’re right it is the best thing you’ve ever knitted! I love the shape, the drape, and the cable is so cool. And, it’s green, the best color.
Of course this is the best sweater you have knitted (in a timeframe, defined as narrowly as you want).
Of course this is the best sweater you have knitted (in a timeframe, defined as narrowly as you want).
Love, indeed. It’s fantastic!
Love, indeed. It’s fantastic!
Absolutely beautiful! And I really like the color. Good job.
Absolutely beautiful! And I really like the color. Good job.
That is a beautiful sweater, kind of sweater and scarf all in one, with a wonderful drape. Nice work!
That is a beautiful sweater, kind of sweater and scarf all in one, with a wonderful drape. Nice work!
It certainly it’s a beautiful sweater!
Is it the hem knitted with a circular needle? How long it took you to make it? I am planning to make it for my mother but not sure if I will be able to finish it on time
It certainly it’s a beautiful sweater!
Is it the hem knitted with a circular needle? How long it took you to make it? I am planning to make it for my mother but not sure if I will be able to finish it on time