Completed...Done...Concluded...Ended...Accomplished...Finalized
Did you guess it, I have finished my sweater!
I started this sweater on January 17th of this year and finished it on October 1st.
I have never knit a sweater before and I am not really sure I would again.
The body of the sweater was super easy, knitting only, with one small do-dad in the center, simple.
But when it came to the neck, I felt like the pattern was written in French...
and you have to do it twice, once for the front and then the back!
I had a private lesson with Leanne and she showed me how to start a sleeve, not too difficult,
and I was able to start the second one by myself.
It takes a village...Leanne, Mandy and Youtube thank you so much for helping me at every turn,
and answering all of my text messages.
So that was a lot, let's get to the good stuff, pictures...
It is very boxy and oh so comfortable...this is really the only kind of sweater I would wear.
This shows the little stitch detail down the center, this detail is on the front and back.
I knitted these pumpkins last year, I got the kits at the sheep and wool festival in Rhinebeck.
The leaves I knit 4 or 5 years ago.
This whole "let's knit a sweater" thing started with my girls trip to Rhinebeck.
We rent a house, go to the festival, stay for the weekend and knit.
Tradition is, when you go to the festival, you have to wear a sweater that you knit or crocheted.
I really wanted to be a part of that, and so it began...
I started in January so I would be sure to have it done well in advance.
But it came down to the wire, the festival is October 19th and 20.
Still I got it done, I have a sweater to wear and I am doing the happy dance.
She won over 100's of entries, this logo will appear on all of the merchandise...
bags, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pins and lots more.
16 comments:
I'm a VERY PROUD knitting teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see you wearing your sweater at Rhinebeck. I'm going to tell everyone, "This is my friend, I taught her to knit, and SHE made her sweater!!!!!"
Your sweater looks good Debbie, well done.
I like the logo festival design ... have a great time on the 19th and 20th October.
All the best Jan
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It is amazing!!! I am so proud of you. You rock!! I cannot wait to wear out swesters in Rhinebeck!
Congratulations! I don’t think I’d have the patience to do a whole sweater.
hahahahahaha!!!!!!! i will allow it!!! (only you and i get this!!)
Your sweater is gorgeous Debbie!!--- well worth the time! Can't wait to see a picture of you wearing it. Cute " punkins" too!
PS.....your post yesterday......wow, I love that pink moon picture!
Love the sweater! Well done. You’re ready!
Amazing!!! Love it!! 😍
Well done Debbie, I love your sweater! The Pumpkins are cute too.
Take care, have a great weekend!
Your sweater is absolutely gorgeous, Debbie! I admire your determination (and talent) Have a wonderful time at the Sheep and Wool Festival. Jean from Bucks County
awwww, thanks jean, i know you read every day but i LOVE when you leave me a comment!! it was mostly determination, i will model it soon, it's super cute!!
Dear Debbie!
Congratulations! The sweater is beautiful, very carefully made. I admire your talent!!! The leaves and pumpkins are beautiful.
Have a nice weekend.
Well done Debbie! I admire your perseverance and what a gorgeous sweater. Those little pumpkins and leaves are darling! You will be the belle of the ball at the festival 😊🎃😊🎃😊 I leave applauding you 🎃🎃🎃🎃👏👏👏
You're right, I do read your blog faithfully every day! Please take good care! Big hugs to both you and Chuck!!
Congrats!!!! Good for you getting it done and just on time, I bet that feels good to have it done with all that you went through to finish it, now you will have a sweater every year to wear! It looks great, you will have to share a picture of you wearing it at the festival!
I just love your pumpkins and leaves too, I almost bought. kit this year to make one out of fabric and then thought I already have to much things to put out.
Have a great time!
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