Fini!

The Hourglass sweater is finished!!!

I've already been wearing this practically non-stop and it officially passes the wear-in-public test. I even had to convince my friends that I did indeed make this and that it wasn't store-bought.

So, without further ado, here are a few pics of the beauty:





Source: The Hourglass Sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts (with errata).

Yarn: Cestari silk blend (67% cotton, 25% wool, 8% silk) in the Sea Shell color). I used just over 4 skeins

Mods: Increased the arms and body by an inch or so just 'cause. Added about 1-2 inches in the yoke to make a smaller neck opening.

Overall impressions: I love this sweater! The techniques were perfect for a first sweater and the fit is flattering enough to wear out in public. I got many compliments on the wide neckline; even by people who didn't know I made the sweater. If I wasn't such a slow knitter, I'd make many more of these.

Look Ma, no hands! or Head. or neck.

So, check out the progress I've made on this here Hourglass Sweater! Both sleeves are attached and I'm making my way up the yoke. I'm amazed at how much I'm learning about garment construction during this project. Though I already knew a bit from sewing several outfits in the past, this new process of knitting fabric that'll then become the sweater gives me plenty of time to analyze the construction of the garment.


This next shot is completely unrelated to knitting, but I was testing out my fancy new lightbox ala Splityarn and these giraffe wandered over and asked for me to take their portraits. They look so sweet don't they? But, I'd watch out for the guy in back with the glint in his eye.