If you want something done then do it yourself, right? Yesterday afternoon I was home, the sweater was dry and the sun was shining. I had everything I needed except a photographer. I decided it was as good a time as any to try using my new remote. So I set up the tripod in the fiber room and I took some photos of me wearing my newly finished Twist sweater.
It took a while to get the settings right. There were a lot of pictures with my head cut off. And more than a few that weren’t very flattering. But I managed to be happy with a handful.
The pattern is from Bonne Marie and I fell in love with Caro’s last year at SPA. I had this brown Peace Fleece in the stash and decided it would be perfect for a tweedy and very warm cabled sweater for myself. Remember when I was afraid of cables? Now I laugh in the fast of cables! Ha! Cables!!
I cast on last April and got the back and one of the fronts finished before the weather turned so warm that a hot sweater in my lap was unbearable. I picked it up again at the beginning of September. My goal was to have it finished by my birthday and I did. In fact, I finished it on my birthday while knitting at the beach. A perfect ending to the knitting of the first sweater I’ve knit for myself that I truly love.
I knit the size 42 and it’s a little big but that’s just how I wanted it. I also made it about an inch and a half longer than the pattern called for and the length is just right. Well, except for the length of the sleeves as they are a bit long. But that does make it very cozy and I can always fold up the cuffs if they get in the way.
And here’s something really funny – all those cables and all that knitting and shaping and the thing I love most is the collar. That simple twisted rib pattern is such a great finishing touch to this sweater.
I love it and I plan on getting a lot of wear out of it – starting at Rhinebeck!
It looks wonderful! Can’t wait to see it (and you) in person! 🙂
You looks so beautiful in these pictures! Especially the last one =)
The sweater is lovely. The pictures are even better. I foresee more photoshoots in your future. 🙂
Carole, that’s BEAUTIFUL!!!
(I’ve just realized that my bloglines isn’t picking you up, so I’m behind in commenting, I’m sorry!)
(((((hugs)))))
I love it! I’m thinking about my next sweater, and I forgot how much I like this pattern. I tried on Caro’s too, but when I see you at Rhinebeck, I might make you strip so I can try yours on too 🙂 (PS, my bloglines just caught up on you!)
You look particularly lovely in that last photo. And the sweater’s not bad either 😉
And you’re right about Bloglines. I just got *five* feeds for you today. Grr.
Twist looks great on you, great job with the photo shoot. The last picture is a really nice picture of you. I have been thinking of making Twist for a long time, maybe I should cast on.
I love that last shot of you. You look so pretty and happy! Very nice job Carole. I really want to make this sweater now and I can’t say that I thought that before.
Beautiful sweater, and I loooove the color.
WOWEE!! That’s fantastic! Yours is so gorgeous that I really feel like I want to move mine up my queue. I LOVE the last photo of you the best. You’re gorgeous!
Lovely fit, especially the welt. The sweater enhances your beauty.
that is an AWESOME looking sweater! it looks very warm and cozy.
That is completely beautiful! Nice job. I had forgotten that was in your WIP pile.
Beauteous Twist! I hope to see you modeling it in person. 😀
Great job on Twist! To think that just a mere year or so ago you were afraid of cables…….look at you now!
See you soon 🙂
Hahah, I saw the sweater in person before I saw this post! (Last week was a bit wiggy for me!) Of course I love it — it’s almost like mine! I was saying I think I’ll make another one just like mine, but now I think I’ll make the new one Twist. !!! Beautiful, and it looks great on you.