Tuesday, October 28, 2008

FO: Boatneck Bluebell Sweater

The boatneck bluebell sweater was a great project because (1) there was no seaming (I modified the pattern to work the sleeves in the round) and (2) there were only 4 ends to weave in and 2 tiny holes to close up at the armpits (I spit spliced all my joins). The other great thing about the project was the top-down structure. Because of that, I was able to try the sweater on as I worked.

I mostly followed the size 32 pattern, but I did a few more rounds of increases for the bust. I also added a few extra rounds below the bust and on the sleeves to make the sweater longer.

Overall, I love the neckline and the fit! I can't wait to wear it!

Pattern: Boatneck Bluebell Sweater by Stefanie Japel (in her book Fitted Knits)
Yarn: Valley Yarns Northampton
Yardage: 4 skeins = 988 yards
Needles: Size 9



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3 comments:

evergreenknits said...

Looks great! I especially like the neckline on it. Lovely!

October 29, 2008 at 4:08 PM
kanitta said...

dude, your my favorite knitter evah :) i totes heart this sweater!

October 30, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Team Knit said...

your bluebell sweater is gorgeous, you did such an amazing job! I`ve been looking at this knit for a while, but in the ravelry FOs, some don`t seem to fit the wearer very well. But yours fits awesome, and looks super!!!

- Julie

October 31, 2008 at 7:10 AM

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