Think of a soft subtle mix, and if it ain't broke then don't try to fix it.
Summa summa summa time.
Pattern: Blithe from Kim Hargreaves
Yarn: Rowan 4ply Cotton
Needles: US 2s Addi Turbos
Ravelry Link
Flickr Link – for extra model shots 😉
I've explained before my "out of sight out of mind" syndrome – if I don't see it I forget I have it. It's kind of silly to realize that I've had this knit sitting right under my nose for so long. Well, as they say, better late than never! I must admit that one of the many things I love about my summer is the time it gives me to knit. There is no way I would have considered knitting a sweater on US2s if I didn't have a ton of time to devote to it.
I kept to the pattern except I didn't go down in needle size for the bottom ribbing and the neck edging. I also had a problem with the cap sleeves. I knitted the first sleeve as per the instructions and it was about an inch shorter than the sleeve cap. I casted on for the second and made the adjustements so in the end I lengthened the straight rows about an inch and a half. I was also a hair under gauge but I went with my knit instincts that told me that this yarn was going to give, and it has.
I cannot be more stoked about how this top worked out! I felt guilty about putting down some other knitting to devote to this and I actually worked on this So much that I got a cramp in my left hand from knitting on the size 2s! I would not be deterred though so I did physical therapy by knitting those scarves.
So now that that's done I guess I should get to cleaning up my apartment ;-)
oh wow – this is so beautiful! well done!
however, it’s also making me realise i need to frog my ready-for-seaming blithe – it’s just too big. yours is a perfect fit!
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this is lovely!
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My goodness. Your knitting is just beautiful, every time! Thanks for sharing!
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Margs! This is gorgeous. Great job.
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wow it looks fab on you 🙂
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It is beautiful. I think actually you did yours the same color I did mine (so obviously you have very good taste.) 🙂
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Wow! It is really nice! I’m going to add it to my queue. You are so lucky to have time to knit… I wish I had more! Your Blithe is fabulous!
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Dude! You’re on such a roll with the drop.dead.gorgeous knits! Pls to send some of your knitting mojo my way (and some free time to knit)! 😉
ps: I feel like I haven’t “talked” to you in forever! Miss you! xo-S.
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it’s gorgeous! i love the color, and the cap sleeves turned out perfectly 🙂
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you did a great job and made me want to knit something fine guage (something I steer clear of – it just generates UFOs before you can say jack robinson). beautiful pics and great choice of colour.
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It’s beautiful!
Love the color, well done.
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wow, it looks great! and size 2s??! you’re insane, but your insanity worked in your favor!
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So cute on you, the color is so amazing!
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I love this sweater, but even more I love that you found the perfect blouse to wear under it! Often these summery knits are hard to pair with actual clothes, but apparently it wasn’t a problem for you :).
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This is awesome!! I want to make this, thanks for sharing!!-kim
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This is fantastic! I wish I had 1/2 your style!
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This looks great! The knit itself has a clean, classic style and I loved the necklace you paired it with!
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