I finished the Mondo Cable Pulli just in time to wear it at SPA. And, luckily for me, my favorite photographer in the whole world agreed to do a photo shoot of me and my sweater. Cheryl, baby Eloise and I headed outside right after lunch on Saturday. The lighting was good and there was a cute little park bench right next to the hotel.
I was instructed to sit down. So I sat.
And I was instructed to laugh. So I laughed.
Okay, so about the sweater. I love it! The color is perfect with black jeans and that’s just what I wanted. It’s a little bigger than I had hoped but I think I can fix that by re-blocking it. And it’s comfortable! The Beaverslide yarn is soft enough for me for next-to-skin wearing but I do have a pretty good tolerance for scratchy and someone else might want a shirt underneath.
I did make some modifications, which is fairly unusual for me. I repeated the cable twist every 12 rows instead of every 18 rows as the pattern stated.
And I changed the bottom and sleeve edgings to 2×2 ribbing. I tried it first as written but ripped it out and I’m much happier with it this way.
This sweater is an unqualified success. I can see myself wearing it over and over again. A knitter can’t ask for more than that.
Brenda Said,
The sweater looks great and you were a wonderful model!
Kathy Said,
I was hoping you’d post that today! It looks awesome!!!
Hege Said,
That’s a beautiful sweater. And you look great in it!!
Julie Said,
The sweater is beautiful and looks fantastic on you!
Jane Said,
Gorgeous!
Kris Said,
Its gorgeous and looks great on you. It looks like a great piece to wear all the time – love those!
Ruth Said,
That looks great! Y ou’re going to wear it to death.
Diane Said,
That’s a beautiful sweater, it looks great on you. I’m afraid this is another one to add to the queue /sigh not enough time to knit them all!
Jeannie Said,
I love the sweater and it looks great on you. I also like
Beaverslide yarn!
Estella Said,
Love your sweater – that one’s been in my favorites for a while. It looks great on you and the color is perfect.
Sue Said,
The sweater is gorgeous! Congrats on a great new sweater.
thea Said,
looks great! And the gray tweed will got lots and lots of wear…
Geri Said,
This is such a great pattern and the gray tweed is perfect! It looks comfy to wear!
margene Said,
Love the color, love the way it looks on you. The sweater is beautiful! You did such fabulous job and I love the cable crossed more frequently. Beaverslide is one of the nicest yarns and easily worn close to the skin. You’ve inspired me!
jill Said,
So very pretty on you. The color is classic. Looking forward to seeing Flyingdales on you too! Kudos to the photographer – the lighting is terrific!
Manise Said,
Ha! You are such an obedient model. Love your Mondo and the mods you made. I’ll have to take mental mod notes for mine. It looks fab on you!
Sharon Said,
“Both” of you are so pretty!! It definitely looks comfy and a sweater that will get a lot of use!
Donna Said,
Great sweater! It looks so comfortable. And you look wonderful in it!
Nora Said,
Carole, it’s wonderful! You wear it beautifully, too. I’ve been sick all week and unable to knit, but now I’m motivated to finish mine asap!!
Carla Said,
Love it- I made one and the V is too low so I always have to wear something under it!
Carol Said,
lovely!
Patty Said,
The sweater looks great on you Carole! I’m heading over to shop some Beaverslide right now. The time has come!
Wool Winder Said,
It’s a great looking sweater!
Jean Said,
The sweater’s great, but you’re the star of those pictures. That smile is so dang cute.
Beth Said,
Yea – sweater pictures! Your sweater looks beautiful and I’m glad you can wear it now.
You’re so pretty and your sweater looks great on you!
Kate Said,
*whistle* nice sweater!
Hmm… i have this pattern in my stash.
Tina M. Said,
Rowwwr! Love the sweater and the photos. You rock that sweater!
Tammy Said,
Shure is purty. t
Vicki Said,
Gorgeous!
Anne Said,
PERFECT! What a great cold-weather wardrobe staple.
Laurie Said,
The sweater (and the model!) are beautiful! When I used to knit sweaters, I always seemed to forget the beauty of a basic, simple sweater like this one. I think that’s why I burned out on sweaters. Your pulli tempts me to jump back into sweater knitting again. Simple and beautiful…love it!
Judy Said,
Looks great Carole!
Carol Said,
It looks so great on you! I wish just a smidge of my knits came out as well as yours. Wonderful job (and you’re looking very healthy again too. Is the pneumonia going hopefully?).
Denise Copeland Said,
What terrific pictures and the sweater looks fantastic!
Lisa Said,
Sometimes it’s the simple, straighforward garment designs that work the best. This sweater looks fantastic on you, Carole. And YOU look great – glad you are feeling better.
Mel Said,
I have to say, I really love the look of this sweater, and of course, it looks fantastic on you.
Norma Said,
It (and you) look fab!
Laura Said,
Carole, you’re Gorgeous! LOVE your hair cut. And the sweater is awesome too. You’re right – it looks cozy, not too big or too small, and perfect with black. I need one! Oh yes, and the cable mod is just right. XOXOX
Kathode Ray Tube Said,
It looks great, and so do you!!
Hillary Said,
The sweater looks great on you. great job! I’m sure that you’ll get lots of use out of it.
Sylvia Said,
You look beautiful! Love the mods, the way the slate gray flatters your skin tone, and that’s a great haircut! I like the sparkle of the bracelet, too. Hope you feel all healthy again soon.
Catie Said,
Lovely! You look fantastic in that sweater.
Cheryl S. Said,
The sweater’s awesome! And you look so cute and sassy!
Doris Said,
I love it! The sweater is gorgeous and you look great in it. Those are wonderful photos.
Knitnana Said,
Beautiful sweater! Kudos!!
It’s easy to see where Hannah gets her striking good looks!
(((hugs)))
Carrie Said,
You’re so cute. Oh yeah, and nice sweater, too!
Cookie Said,
It’s wonderful! And you look lovely! Never would have guessed that you’ve been sick as a dog lately.
xo
kmkat Said,
Sweater looks great! I bet that is one your will wear to death because it is a favorite.
--Deb Said,
Carole, it looks great!
Jo-Ann Said,
I love it! It looks great on you, and I can see why you’d want to wear it alot
Great job!!
Judy Said,
love it!!
Lucia Said,
Cheryl’s pix came out way better than mine… as if that were a surprise. (But I got some nice ones of Cheryl, as you may have seen by now.) Wonderful sweater, and highly cooperative model.
Sara Said,
I really like that sweater on you! It looks so comfortable…and you look very happy in your photos…
Kristi aka FiberFool Said,
It looks great! I can definitely see why you would wear it over and over.
Kim Said,
LOVE it! Beverslide is amazing yarn.
It looks like early spring or late fall in that picture….good thing you took them on Saturday instead of Sunday…LOL!
Birdsong Said,
It turned out great! Looks very versatile… though I think I like your hair as much as your new sweater:)
JessaLu Said,
Lovely sweater – lovely knitter!
Seattle Amy Said,
Love it!! I especially like the ribbing on the edge. I did the Mondo Cable Cardi and I went with the standard ribbing and I wasn’t happy with how it turned out because it curled.
The pics are awesome too!
Wanda Said,
I love the pullover Carole! It looks great!
Sarah Said,
It’s fabulous, Carole! You and your sweater are a wonderful match.
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
That’s a go-to sweater if I’ve ever seen one. Nice!
elizabeth Said,
It looks wonderful on you! Definitely a wardrobe staple!
I like your hair longer, too!
Teyani Said,
You look so very pretty – and a lovely new sweater
The color and style are great on you. I think that I shall have to try Beaverslide sometime soon!
Harriet Said,
I completely and totally adore that sweater. I just saw a great sale on yarn that I think would be terrific for that sweater and I think I have to make it. Great Job!!!!
Emily Said,
I love love love it! It looks like it was made for you (ohahahaha)!
I bough the vest with the cable pattern a few days ago – after Easter I want to knit something that isn’t a toy. Your sweater has totally motivated me. I want one of those too.
inglesidebelle Said,
You look beautiful when you smile. If I remember correctly, you have a daughter who is in college. No way do you look old enough!
P.S.The sweater looks nice, too.
Leslie Said,
Such a great sweater and it looks adorable on you!
claudia Said,
Carole, you look great in that.
maryse Said,
your favorite photographer?!!! humph.
heh.
the sweater looks great.