Hannah wore her finished Central Park Hoodie on Thanksgiving, for which we were both thankful. She was thankful for a cozy new sweater and I was thankful that it fit because it sure seemed small to me. But Hannah assures me that it fits just the way she wanted and she has already worn it twice since then so I guess I finally hit the jackpot with a handknit for Hannah.
You’re really here for the pictures, though, aren’t you? Never let it be said that I don’t deliver.
The commitment to NaKniSweMo is complete!
The yarn is Plymouth Galway Highland Heather bought from kpixie.
The pattern, I understand, is currently unavailable as the issue of KnitScene is sold out. However, according to the Central Park Hoodie Knitalong Site, it will become available as a downloadable PDF from Knitting Daily some time in December 2007. So, if you haven’t bought this pattern yet, keep the faith. Frankly, a downloadable PDF would have been my preference as Interweave soaked me $5 shipping when I bought the back issue of KnitScene.
The buttons came from Saftlers.
The attitude came from the teenager.
The knitting skillz came from Mom. And that makes the teenager happy. I’m thankful that something does.
Kirsten Said,
Yay for finished sweaters and happy teenagers! CPH looks great on Hannah!
Lynne Said,
Lovely, lovely sweater and daughter! That is such a great pattern, isn’t it? Happy Thanksgiving to you, Carole!
kate Said,
Aw… that sweater looks great! Good job!
margene Said,
The smiles tell the story! She looks great in it. Way to go!!
Robin in VA Said,
I LOVE it…and she looks so beautiful in it! I’m sure she’s the envy of all her friends, ’cause you know they want what someone else has!!
Cheryl Said,
That’s exactly how I want mine to fit too! Not too tight but not all loose and baggy. Love it! I’m loving Hannah’s glasses too, they look awesome on her.
PumpkinMama Said,
Nice work – it looks wonderful on her.
Jen Lamb Said,
Beautiful job!!! I wish I could knit that fast!! You seem to get things done so quickly and what great results!! I’m sure Hannah is very proud of her mama!
Karen Said,
Beautiful sweater!! It looks fabulous on Hannah. Don’t you love it when everything works out perfectly.
Leslie Said,
That sweater is beautiful…as is the model! I love everything about it, and I’d say the fit is perfect for a teenage girl.
molly! Said,
It looks sooo good! I’m sure she is one happy girl. I love that pattern!
heather Said,
gorgeous!
Marcia Cooke Said,
Great job and VERY cute daughter! I understand that the reissue of the pattern is going to include some larger sizing, so I think I’ll wait, even though I clipped the original from the magazine and saved it. I like my sweaters a little more roomy!
Kathy Said,
It looks AWESOME! Let’s hope my CPH has, ahem, a bit more room.
lolly Said,
It is a perfect fit for her! gorgeous work, Carole! Congrats on making it in less than a month too
Deb Said,
She is just so damn cute!! Oh – and so is the sweater! Nicely done on both!
Danielle Said,
So cute! I’ve been trying to get my hands on a copy of the pattern, and was thrilled to hear that it might be published on Knitting Daily. I had no doubt about your skillz, but kudos for knitting a sweater that’s been worn twice already — that is the REAL accomplishment:)
claudia Said,
Hannah looks beautiful, cute sweater or not. But the fit is perfect and really flatters her.
maryse Said,
both the girl and the sweater look great.
Beth Said,
Carole, your CPH is beautiful! And the buttons are really great with the yarn. It looks lovely on Hannah.
Kathy Sweeney Said,
That is gorgeous!!! The sweater and your daughter of course. You are a very talented lady. Thank you for posting everyday.
Julie Said,
Love it! I want one! Thanks for the tip on the free pdf in the future. She looks adorable.
Martha Said,
That sweater looks really cute on Hannah!
Anne Said,
Wow! It came out great and it looks fantastic on Hannah – you scored big. Woot!
Carrie Said,
No kidding – what is the DEAL with that shipping? I bought a back issue of IK to get Swallowtail and nearly had a tizzy at the idea of paying $12 for a stupid magazine. (But I did it anyway.)
Nice job on the sweater – it looks very nice on her.
knitnana Said,
Gorgeous! Both sweater AND teen!
(((hugs)))
Manise Said,
She looks adorable in it! Nice job! Just think, a year ago you still hadn’t ventured out into the world of cables and now look!
Julie Said,
The sweater is great and looks wonderful on Hannah!
Heather Said,
Oh my god-I love it!!!!! Great job Carole-I love how well it fits-Hannah looks very happy!
Cheryl S. Said,
The sweater is perfect! And Hannah looks smashing in it. (I’m sure she looks smashing in just about anything, though.) Count me in as one of those people who bought the back issue at a ridiculous price. Sheesh.
Susan Said,
Hannah and her sweater are just stunning!!
michelle Said,
Yowza! They both look great! WTG with meeting the challenge and can you please tell Hannah to stop growing. She’s gone from little girl to beautiful young woman way to quick for this reader.
Kim Said,
Beautifully done! Hmmmm……I’ve seen that attitude face right here at home…LOL! I can tell she loves it though!
Chris Said,
What a gorgeous sweater! No wonder she looks so happy – I would, too!
Elizabeth Said,
Gorgeous girl and gorgeous sweater! It looks so good on her – I love that color.
Sylvia Said,
Looks great. My dd’s in a gray phase now, too, eyeing a bag of cashmere in the stash…
Teresa Said,
What a beautiful girl! From what I read about baseball..she probably get’s some of the attitude from her mother!
What a beautiful sweater! I love the charcoal color. It can go with anything. I sure wish I was THAT small. I’d look good and save money on yarn!
Cookie Said,
Beautiful, Carloe! Well done.
Wool Winder Said,
It looks great and she likes it…total success!
Lucia Said,
You have laid in a supply of sticks, I hope and trust?
The sweater and the model were clearly made for each other (and by the same person, surely not a coincidence).
cari Said,
It looks great and she looks so happy in it!
Rennagayle Said,
Beautiful sweater, beautiful girl!
Leah Said,
It is fabulous!
Though to be honest, if I was that slim, I’d be smiling in a potato sack, Moms skillz notwithstanding!
blogless sharon Said,
that is so beautiful, way to go girlfriend
kmkat Said,
Beautiful sweater (and beautiful daughter, too) — yay, Mom!
elisa Said,
The sweater looks perfect, and you have a lovely model!
Kelly Said,
perrfect fit! Now you’ve got me wanting to get knitting on mine
Kelly Said,
perrfect fit! Now you’ve got me wanting to get knitting on mine
kristi and otis Said,
Simply gorgeous!
Laurie Said,
Lovely sweater and photoshoot. I hear you about the $5. Happened to me once. Makes you stop and think…do I REALLY want X pattern for X cost? THEN? Interweave Knits website got hacked and my credit card info was stolen. Had to cancel the damn card. They took over a month to let me know it had been done. The 800# they sent me to answer questions? No one manning the phone for three days.
I like Paypal and PDFs now.
DebbieB Said,
Sweater and model are mahvelous.
Nora Said,
She looks stunning in it – very cool! You’re a good mama
Vicki Said,
Congratulations, Carole!! Wow, and well over a week to spare.
Diane E. Said,
What a great fit and style for your daughter! I’m not showing my daughter this only bc I know she’d put in a request for one and I don’t have the time
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--Deb Said,
It looks fabulous!
Marcia Said,
Historically, I have not been a huge fan of the hoodie sweater. I think they are cute and stuff, but I hate the awkward bunch at the neck while driving, or the bulk under the coat. And truth be, I have convinced myself that the second I cast off the last stitch of my first hand knit hoodie, they will immediately go out of style (yeah, I got the power). (I also didn’t buy capris for about 7 years, for that same reason. So what do I know anyway? Exactly.)
But I may have to rethink my hoodie attitude. That is one cutely rich sweater.
Heather Said,
A few things…First, love the sweater, it is beautiful! It looks so cozy and stylish. Also, that second pic looks like an ad for American Eagle, Hannah looks like a model. And Ambrynn saw the pics and said “Oh, Mommy, I want to go to that playground. Let’s go on Wednesday and play at that playground so I can see Hannah. Someday we’ll go there. Someday.” I almost cried.
Kelly Said,
Congrats on finishing! It came out beautiful and Hannah looks very happy in her new sweater.
Liz Said,
Fabulousness all around, Carole! Congrats!
Beck Said,
The sweater is a big hit I see! It’s beautiful, just like Hannah.
susan Said,
Absolutely awesome! The sweater and the daughter.
Chris H Said,
And to think that once you were nervous about cables! It’s beautiful! She’s happy! Does it get any better?
Carol Said,
Just fabulous! And getting a teen to smile is a job in and of itself! She looks great in her new sweater!
Wanda Said,
She looks very happy and a fabulous sweater to boot!
JessaLu Said,
Yay! Great sweater – and congrats on making a teenager happy! ;o)
Jennifer Said,
What a beautiful sweater and daughter! She looks smashing in it, and very happy.
Debi Said,
It’s gorgeous Carole….and so is Hannah!!
I so hope the pattern is coming, I heard it’s gonna be sized to a 3x too!! Woo Hoo!!
Debi Said,
It’s gorgeous Carole….and so is Hannah!!
I so hope the pattern is coming, I heard it’s gonna be sized to a 3x too!! Woo Hoo!!
Teyani Said,
it looks awesome.
save those photos of the teenage ‘attitude’ she will totally enjoy them in another 10 years
great job Mom – it looks perfect from here!
corinne Said,
This sweaer is marvellous ! I hope that you post the pattern !
Diana Said,
That came out awesome! Very nice!
I forwarded this onto a friend who loves sweaters like that and is a knitter.
jillian Said,
It came out perfect! Love the classic color. Been wanting to try that Galway.
Beth S. Said,
I’m so impressed! You sure finished that sweater quickly. And No-Tweed Grrrl looks lovely in it (though I bet she looks good in just about anything, heh.)
Mine is done now too, and I am gnashing my teeth over its teeny-tininess. Maybe tonight I will finally write about it… I haven’t had the spirits to do so yet.
And Interweave shipping rates suck, I’m right there with you on that one.
Jan Said,
Oh, Carole. The rare, perfect combination of pattern, yarn, fit and detailing. It looks wonderful on Hannah…no wonder she likes it!!
Ann Said,
CPH really is lovely, Carole. Isn’t it great when you hit a homerun!
jessie Said,
Wow! A teen who will wear something made by her mother. You are a miracle worker. (And the knitting’s not too shabby either!)
Jessica Said,
It looks wonderful! Totally fits her perfectly. I’m glad you are both so happy with it.
Kat with a K Said,
It looks fabulous! I wonder if I have that issue around somewhere?
anne Said,
wow it’s stunning . . i think it fits great too! you’re the BEST mom!
Hillary Said,
I’m still catching up with all the blog reading I missed over vacation. This sweater looks great. So happy that it fit.
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