Monday, September 24, 2007

Finished & Very Pleased


This was such an enjoyable project. (Never did I think I would say that about so much moss stitch!) I used just over 7 skeins of Louet Riverstone in the French Blue color to make the largest size. The sleeve length was a bit of a surprise, I somehow thought it was going to come to just below my elbow. It may the usual problem of pattern writers thinking that the fatter you are, the longer your arms are.


Because my pattern pieces were somewhat distorted, I blocked them all before sewing up. Live stitches at the top of the shoulders would have been a good idea but the seam turned out very tidy anyway. I think the blocking also helped reduce the curling on the lapel.

8 comments:

gsshorty said...

Hey that looks good on. You did a wonderful job and I love the color.

Anonymous said...

Your sweater looks terrific. I love that shade of blue. Seeing another completed sweater encourages me to keep plugging away at mine.

Great Job!

Anonymous said...

Bravo!! Your sweater is lovely and looks great on you.

Thanks for the inspiration. I've just started the right front.

The Kelly Green Rogue said...

it looks great! that blue is lovely and it's nice to see one in a color besides red :)

Anonymous said...

That's a beautiful color and the sweater looks great on you. No wonder you look so happy!

Amanda said...

Your sweater looks fabulous on you -- and I agree with everyone, that it's a lovely color!

Brenda said...

Well done! It fits you well and the color is wonderful!

Octopus Knits said...

Beautiful job!