F is for Finishing!
Sunday afternoon finishing party. Denise finished her Drops Asymmetric Jacket
And I finished my Debbie Bliss Diagonal Front Jacket!
Fun garment to knit, with a simple ribbed pattern that was easy to follow. Knit in one piece (other than the sleeves), all of the shaping is done with increases and decreases, creating the prettiest side seams and sleeve details.
I used Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, and knit the Large size. Even though it's an over-sized, slouchy sweater, I wish I had knit the smaller size instead. But, it will be a great porch-sitting sweater, taking the dog for a walk sweater and watching the sunset at the lake sweater. Perhaps even a watching the news and drinking coffee on a summer morning sweater.
Finishing a sweater in Five weeks!
Absolutely amazing. You make it sound like I could make this one. OHhhhhhhh Im excited. Is the pattern in a book? I love it on you. You have me really wanting to knit a sweater for the first time in 2008. Thanks Lynne, you are the best.
Posted by: kathy b | April 07, 2008 at 03:25 PM
It's cute!
Posted by: lynda | April 07, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Congratulations. It looks great on you!
Posted by: sprite | April 07, 2008 at 03:29 PM
It's a pretty sweater and looks very comfortable. Perfect for doing all those things you mentioned. Nice knitting Lynne! You are a speed demon these days!
Posted by: Karen | April 07, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Excellent job. Sounds like you've got lots of plans for this sweater.
Posted by: Carole | April 07, 2008 at 03:56 PM
hooray for finishing! you look great in your multi-functional yet very beautiful sweater.
Posted by: lynette | April 07, 2008 at 04:04 PM
I LOVE IT!! Now I have to look for the pattern.
Posted by: monica | April 07, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful new sweater!
Posted by: Beth | April 07, 2008 at 05:03 PM
Great looking sweater Lynne. Love the color and the pattern.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 07, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Hooray for finishing! That's a great color on you!
Posted by: Emily | April 07, 2008 at 08:34 PM
I love it! If you decide it's not getting enough love on the dog-walks, porch-sitting or lake-watching, you can just send it down South. That's a yarn that I can actually wear in Alabama.
Posted by: Cindy Ericsson | April 07, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Oh my, I'm in trouble...I think I have to make this! It is lovely and the color is divine! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Estella | April 08, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Yeah- I love finishing because that means I can start something else!
Posted by: Denise | April 08, 2008 at 07:27 AM
That is awesome Lynne! The sweater is beautiful and it looks so cozy. You look great.
You have been on my mind a lot lately and I have been praying for you and your family.
oh, and I got the yarn a couple of days ago- beautiful! Thank you again!!
Posted by: patti | April 08, 2008 at 07:34 AM
That's lovely Lynne, the colour is beautiful and it really suits you.
Posted by: Cybèle | April 08, 2008 at 09:19 AM
You look good in blue, yes you do.
I like this one. I have a Debbie Bliss on my list to knit next but I must have a good look at this one!
Well done.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 08, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Hey, I'm liking that sweater! By the way, was that photo taken at your house? If so, what is the name of the paint color on the wall - I love it!
Posted by: Michele | April 08, 2008 at 12:06 PM
I love it. It's fantastic & cozy. The color is fabulous on you and I can't wait to get this pattern!:)
Posted by: Jules | April 08, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Pretty pretty, it's a great color on you!
Posted by: keri | April 08, 2008 at 01:48 PM
love love love that diagonal front jacket - the color, the fit, the finishing details. perfect.
Great F post Lynne!
Posted by: Teyani | April 08, 2008 at 08:25 PM
It's beautiful! I love the color and the texture!!!
Posted by: Dorothy | April 09, 2008 at 01:10 PM
beautiful! everyone needs a slouchy, comfy sweater in their closet - so now you do, too.
Posted by: amanda | April 09, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Yes, the color is so pretty on you! And very summery too. Does this mean you are starting on your new design?!
Posted by: Debby | April 09, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Congrats to you both! That sweater really looks great on you.
Posted by: Wanda | April 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM
on wow the diagonal sweater came out cute and it looks so comfy!! I have got to start my Cotton Fleece sweater because it looks like a great yarn.
Posted by: Peacock Chic | April 10, 2008 at 10:56 AM