I can’t believe I finished my Acer sweater weeks and weeks ago and I am just now showing it to you. Sheesh. I guess it’s a true indicator of how cool the weather has been here lately since it’s mid-June and I’m wearing a wool sweater and I’m not too hot. In fact, I’m comfortable.
Anyway, the temperature actually worked to my advantage and I was able to take these pictures yesterday to finally document this here sweater. The pattern comes from the very talented Kirsten. And the yarn comes from the very durable and very wearable Peace Fleece.
I made the sweater a bit longer than the pattern called for and I’m glad I did as some of them look a little short to me. That’s fine if you’ve got the butt for it but me, I kind of like to cover it up.
I will confess that the shoulder increases confused the crap out of me. I just couldn’t seem to get the hang of them and I’m still not sure I did them completely right but it looks okay so I’m good with that. Honestly, it was such a relief to finish these up and just knit rows and rows of stockinette.
The buttons are from Saftler’s, which seems to be my go-to button shop these days. They haven’t let me down yet and I think these are perfect.
I’m glad the sweater is done and I’m glad I’ve had the chance to wear it without having to wait until this fall. Honestly, though, I’m ready for the warm weather. I’ll happily put this sweater away if summer ever arrives!
Paula Said,
Mmm. Cozy goodness. Beautiful buttons. Looks great on you. A perfect sweater, I’d say.
vanessa Said,
gorgeous!
so much for globalwarming
Barbara-Kay Said,
Your Acer came out wonderful. Thanks for the close-up of the yarn color/texture. I particularly like the button/yarn combination you chose.
Hey, I’m wearing my Acer as my go-to sweater in the air-conditioning here in Louisiana. As Brenda Dane says, “If you’re cold, put on a sweater. That’s what they’re for.”
Manise Said,
That turned out really nicely! And the neckline doesn’t seem super open like others I’ve seen.
Nora Said,
Just lovely, Carole! The buttons are perfect. I do hope you can put it away soon…
margene Said,
Beautiful! I like the sweater, too. You did a nice job of making a good looking, well fitting sweater! Wear it well. I’d love some warmth, too…and I hear it’s coming our way.
Kate Said,
Sweater looks great! The buttons are tres cool as well. I know what you mean about the weather… we’ve had the windows closed and I watched tv with a blanket on me last night!
Anne Said,
REALLY nice – I love your gray version and I am 99% sure I bought those same buttons at some point this year.
ChristyH Said,
The sweater looks great. You have a sweet face.
Kirsten Said,
It looks great on you Carole. From what I see in the photos you worked the increases perfectly.
I really love that yarn. The color is fantastic.
Estella Said,
Love those buttons! Hopefully warmer weather will come soon!?!
Chris Said,
It turned out so well! Really love the buttons.
Corrina Said,
Great sweater and I *love* that last picture!
Laurie Said,
That’s a beauty! It looks versatile, useful and elegant.
Patty Said,
My goodness that last pic is a beauty! The sweater is lovely – looks like Beaverslide is the way to go!
sue Said,
Beautiful sweater. I’ve been wanting to try Peace Fleece yarn. The yarn looks yummy.
Beth Said,
Your sweater is incredible and the buttons are perfect for it!
Julie Said,
Nice sweater; the buttons are great!
Dee Said,
Lovely – and the buttons are spot on.
Martha Said,
I have never been to Saftler’s. But I love those buttons so much I guess I will have to make the trip!
P.S. That sweater looks so soft and warm.
LittleWit Said,
It looks lovely on you. Great job!
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
Wonderful! Love the yarn/button combo. I’m still wearing wool here too. Crazy!
Robby Said,
I’m crazy for those buttons! I don’t think I’ve paid enough attention to pictures of you before. I can see where your beautiful daughter gets her looks.
Bridget Said,
Wow, that is so beautiful, and it looks fabulous on you. Congratulations on such a nice job. And congratulations to your photographer as well.
Hillary Said,
Your Acer looks great and I especially love the buttons. Perfect! that pattern hadn’t really grabbed me before but yours makes me think that it could be a good wardrobe addition.
Kim Said,
Looks great! I struggled with the shoulder increases as well until I finally figured out what to do.
Knitnana Said,
Wow! Lovely!! I especially like those buttons!
(And you look great in that sweater, I’d have to lengthen it, too)
(((hugs)))
Carol Said,
So pretty! The yarn has a beautiful halo in the first photo. I agree that I hope it warms up soon though!
deb Said,
Gorgeous! And so is the sweater.I’ve never even seen Peace Fleece in person; now I feel like I’ve seen it up close and personal!
Risa Said,
The sweater is gorgeous and I just love those buttons! It is a shame that it is June and we’re still frakkin’ wearing sweaters.
Cheryl S. Said,
Wonderful! The buttons are great, too. And especially in that last photo, you look just as cute as one.
elizabeth Said,
That sweater is so flattering! It looks great! You look great!
If you want warm weather, come South. I opened my front door this morning and stepped out into a sauna. It’ll be this way for the next four months.
Harriet Said,
Beautiful sweater. I love that soft gray color, and the buttons are knock-out.
jill Said,
What a lovely result. The buttons and the yarn give a very Scottish feel together.
Carol Said,
Beautiful!
Cookie Said,
Gorgeous!
Yes, yes, lovely sweater, too.
Kel Said,
Cute pictures of you, especially the last one! The sweater is cute too.
jillian Said,
It’s gorgeous on you! The buttons are perfect.
Imbrium Said,
Oh, it looks smashing on you! A beautiful lady, in a beautiful knit, with beautiful buttons.
Sylvia Said,
You are so pretty! The yoke is especially nice and the buttons are great — I’ve never seen buttons like that. Did Dale take the photos?
Teyani Said,
Oh Carole – it looks fabulous on you! Sorry its so coolthere, but fun that you get to wear this wonderful sweater. I’ll bet that you wear this one a lot.
and I love that last photo of you – so pretty.
Mel Said,
Very nice, and those buttons made me go, “ooooh!”
Joy Said,
Lookin’ really good, and I love the buttons!
lisa Said,
Very nice! I know about the weather… geesh… we’re in for at lesat 3 days of cool and rainy.
Sarah Said,
If it weren’t for the fact that your new sweater is so lovely and deserves to be wrapped around you a bit more, I would gladly send you 15 degrees of hot from here. Wait–you really seem to want those warmer temperatures. I will try to send 20 degrees of our heat, just in case five get lost in transit. Rrrrrrrr…is it working?
Carrie Said,
Great sweater, but OMG the buttons! They’re so beautiful I can’t even find the words.
sandy Said,
That is a big “if”.
But summer is bound to show up sooner or later and probably with a vengence!
I LOVE your acer~ and peace fleece, well, could it get any better? I have been tempted by acer but was very unsure because of the shoulder area. I thought it would make me seem miles wide.
It sure does look great on you!
Enjoy it~! (I wore a wool sweater to work today!)
xoxo
Angie Said,
I have had Acer on my list for a while. What color Peace Fleece did you use? The sweater and buttons are lovely and they look fabulous on you daaahling.
diane Said,
Great Knit and Fit! I love your yarn choice!
--Deb Said,
Carole, the sweater came out beautifully, and I love the buttons you picked!
Honestly, one of these days I really need to try out Peace Fleece…
Jean Said,
I like the close up photo, it really shows the specks of color and lends to its neutrality. The buttons are fab and it looks like it fits well too.
kathy b Said,
You look so lovely! THe sweater is really beautiful. I am glad to see someone knit up something in PeaceFleece. I usually only see snippets. Great color. We are finally warming up in chicago…….Im on my porch waiting for the first firefly of the summer! Hang in there
Lynne Said,
Great sweater! Beautiful! Your pictures are great, especially the last one. Love the buttons too. Thanks for sharing. Now maybe I’ll be re-inspired to finish the sweater I’m knitting in this 101 degree heat!
Kassia Said,
Oooo pretty sweater! It looks great on you. Love the yarn color choice and the buttons are perfect! Acer’s on my list of sweaters to knit but it is crazy hot & humid here, not good weather for knitting wool.
Kim Said,
Love. Those. Buttons.
claudia Said,
You look great in that. Sadly, it appears likely you will have more chances to wear that.
Danielle Said,
Looks so good on you! I think I want one of these in Beaverslide yarn.
Kathleen Said,
I love how your Acer sweater came out. It looks so good on you. I have the pattern but haven’t found the yarn I want to use yet. I’ll have to do a search to find the button store you mentioned. Is it a local store or a web store? I know what you mean about the weather, it’s been so cold here in New England too and feels like summer will never come.
gayle Said,
I’ve been teetering on the edge with starting an Acer – you may have pushed me right over…
Beautiful sweater, perfect buttons.
And, yeah, wouldn’t a little warm weather in June be nice?
Brrr.
anne Said,
oh carole that looks great on you! you look SO pretty in those photos; i think gray really suits you!
Doris Said,
Beautiful sweater. And you are a=right…the buttons are perfect!
Norma Said,
I never would have thought Peace Fleece would be a good choice for that sweater, thinking it would be too “stiff” — but boy, have you proved me wrong! It has a nice drape and will provide you with decades of wear!
Leslie Said,
What an awesome sweater! So cute on you. Don’t travel here if you want to wear it, though; we have high humidity and temps heading into the 90s forecasted for the week ahead. Ick!
jessie Said,
Carole, that is fantastic! I know what you mean about still wearing wool sweaters; they say it was the fourth warmest May on record (in Vermont, I think), but I didn’t feel it.
I’m enjoying your closeup photos, too. Lovely hummingbird. My BIL rescued one that was trapped in his entryway last year, and he told me when it kept flying into the window, its beak was actually very soft and bendy. Who knew?
Mary Said,
The sweater is gorgeous, and I love the button
Karen Said,
Another great sweater! Acer looks fabulous!
Emily Said,
Great pattern and execution! I really like the buttons, they are perfect.
JessaLu Said,
Love it!!