(Yes, that is the Christmas tree in the first photo. What?)
Yarn: Louet Gems Topaz, 100% superwash merino worsted, 5 or 6 skeins of each color.
Needles: Knit Picks Options and Harmony circs, US#7.
Pattern: My design, based on the fundamentals of the kimono sweaters in Kimono Knitting by Vicki Square. Easy-peasy, no fitting, everything is a rectangle. I made the sleeves have snug cuffs because standard kimono sleeves would have defeated the idea of a warm sweater — drafts, people!
Progress photos at my Ravelry page.
The Louet Topaz is a nice enough yarn, rather loosely plied and therefore prone to splitting. I suspect it will pill, too, since it is so soft. But the sweater is done and comfortable and warm and I am happy.
Shawl pin purchased from some unremembered vendor at Yarnover 2009.
Kudos!
Yay! Looks great and cozy, too.
Great sweater!
Love, love, love it!!!! Certainly worth the wait. And it gives me that nice, Christmas-y feeling, too!
I kind of love that the tree is still up.
Ooooohhhhh it looks terrific!
(tree? what tree?)
Loverly! And it looks soooo cozy!
Bravo you! Looks great. š
Great job! It looks like it fits you well. And that shawl pin looks like a nice defensive weapon.
Of course, we’re thinking “Oh, look! She decorates her houseplants.” Srsly. Not a Christmas tree at all.
Wonderful warm cuddly sweater. And that shawl pin is fabulous.
Looks warm and cozy enough to keep you warm during our snow event. š
Looks like a great sweater.
I really, really like it! It looks so cozy and warm. Perfect for . . . more winter! (All of my best sweaters pill. Oh well.)
Woo Hoo!
Well done!
Plus those cuffs get in your food
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