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September 16, 2010 By Carole

Now that the epic wedding shawl is finished and the bridesmaid’s shawl for JessaLu’s wedding is finished I can actually knit what I want to knit and not what I have to knit. It feels great!

Que Sera Sweater Body blog size

I’ve finished the body of the Que Sera sweater for Hannah. It’s been tedious to knit, although I couldn’t say why since I enjoy the lace pattern and it’s very well written. It’s probably that I just don’t enjoy knitting with cotton yarn. I’m determined to finish, though, so I’m pushing myself to get the sleeves done and have it finished by the time we visit Hannah for Family Day on October 2nd. Before I was worried that I would run out of yarn but that seems unlikely at this point. Now I’m just worried that (a) it will fit and (b) she will actually wear it.

She can be a fickle one, that daughter of mine.

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  1. Beth says

    September 16, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Congrats on finishing the shawls. I know they are both lovely and I can’t wait to see them.

    Que Sera is looking great and you’re so close to being done!

  2. laura says

    September 16, 2010 at 8:12 am

    I can totally relate to the tediousness of knitting with cotton yarn. it’s not the smoothest yarn in the world to knit with. then again, it depends on what yarn it is. i have to say–this feels WONDERFUL http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Simply_Cotton_Worsted_Yarn__D5420199.html

  3. margene says

    September 16, 2010 at 8:15 am

    Your Que Sera looks so much better than mine. I really hung on to the yarn as I knit it and the fabric is tight and has no bounce. I’d like a little bounce with that cotton please. I hope Hannah loves it. It’s a great sweater!

  4. Jo-Ann says

    September 16, 2010 at 8:22 am

    It’s a gorgeous sweater & I’m thinking that on those chilly mornings out ‘west’ Hannah will be reaching for a comforting hand-knit!

  5. jill says

    September 16, 2010 at 8:43 am

    Hannah will wear it, fickle or not. That first time she starts feeling crummy with a bad head cold, she’ll grab the sweater her mom made for her and wear it to bed, to the coffee shop, where ever, just to feel her mom around her.

  6. Jenny Bennett says

    September 16, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Que Sera is looking great (even though its been alittle fussy for you)! I’m sure Hannah will love it. I’ve been working like crazy on a sweater made with cotton yarn. I laid it out flat to look at my “almost-finished” progress and… one sleeve is waaayyy wider than the other even though I have the same stitch count. WTF???? Its making my my spin around- I hate when that happens!!!!

  7. Brenda says

    September 16, 2010 at 9:04 am

    I bought the yarn to knit Que Sera, but for some reason, it has me a little intimidated. I’m not crazy about knitting with cotton, either, and I’m not sure about fit. I keep looking at pictures of other finished Que Seras over on Ravelry, and it does seem to look good on most body types, so I’m hoping for the best. My yarn is a deep teal color—I really like your navy. It will go with almost anything.

  8. Cathy R says

    September 16, 2010 at 9:49 am

    It is a beautiful sweater. I’m about to finish a sweater of my own and am debating what I should knit next (sweater wise…)

    I’m sure Hannah will love it!!

  9. Mary K. in Rockport says

    September 16, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Or she WILL love it, and her roommates will want one too….

  10. Nora says

    September 16, 2010 at 11:45 am

    It will be a sweet reminder of home. Lucky Hannah!

  11. Hillary says

    September 16, 2010 at 11:57 am

    You might be right about the cotton. Hmmm… What you’ve got so far looks great and I’m sure Hannah willl love it. I hope that you finish in time.

  12. Beverly says

    September 16, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    It’s looking great! She’ll be the best-dressed co-ed on campus!

  13. Katie K says

    September 16, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    What great stitch definition. I look forward to seeing the picture of her in it. Personally, I worry about cotton sweaters stretching out of shape, but the other people on ravelry who’ve made this one in your yarn are not complaining. So it looks like another winner.

  14. Kirsten says

    September 16, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Those teens can be fickle! I hope Hannah loves it. I think it will look great on her.

  15. Cookie says

    September 16, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Woo Hoo!

    Of course, it will fit and she will wear it because she’s a good girl.

  16. Laurie says

    September 16, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Congrats on finishing the shawls! I’m sure Hannah will love the sweater – it’s already beautiful. I agree with you about cotton…my hands get achy from the nonstretchability.

  17. elizabeth says

    September 16, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    I absolutely love that color! Jessalu is going to have a fabulous handknit wedding!

  18. alison says

    September 16, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I’m sure she will appreciate the effort and love in every stitch. I know about them being fickle though!

  19. Teyani says

    September 17, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    It’s the most glorious color – but yes, I agree with you completely about co9tton. not my fav. Must be blended with something that has a bit of give to it..

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