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Wednesdays Are For Knitting: Miss BB

March 19, 2014 By Carole

I started Miss BB back in November with hopes to finish it in plenty of time for SPA. Alas, that was not to be as the holidays derailed my plans and mindless sock knitting was the only thing I could handle for a while there. A few weeks ago, though, I renewed my determination to get ‘er done and, even though I missed my SPA deadline by a couple of weeks, I’m so glad it’s done now.

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On Sunday, when Dale took me for that drive to cheer me up, we stopped at a cemetery for a few photos of me and my new sweater. You all know how hard it is for me to hand over my camera but I did and Dale did just fine.

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While I was knitting this I worried that it was too long. I worried that it was too small. I worried that all of my efforts would result in a sweater that didn’t fit. I needn’t have worried because it fits perfectly. It’s roomy and jacket-like and I love it so much I have worn it for 3 days in a row now.

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It was cold and windy and I was grateful for the warmth of this sweater made of my favorite wool – Peace Fleece. It wears like iron and it shows off cables beautifully.

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I love this sweater – the fit, the matching of yarn and pattern, the texture – everything about it! Honestly, I love it so much I may have to just knit another one!

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  1. Michelle says

    March 19, 2014 at 6:14 am

    Great sweater, love the pattern, the yarn and especially the buttons. Well done!

  2. Geri says

    March 19, 2014 at 6:17 am

    You are spot on this sweater is a perfect match of yarn and pattern! It looks great on you!

  3. Barbara Seiver says

    March 19, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Beautiful – well knit, great choices of pattern, yarn, buttons!

  4. karen says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:06 am

    Beautiful! And the fit is fabulous/

  5. Laurie says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Wow! It is a perfect FO. I have sweater envy.

  6. --Deb says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Looks great! I made that sweater a couple years ago and loved the pattern … though I ended up giving the actual sweater to my sister. (Thank heaven she actually wears it from time to time.)

  7. Ruth says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:45 am

    It’s great, and the style suits you. Beautiful.

  8. Judy H says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:02 am

    What a beautiful sweater!

  9. Jo-Ann says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:13 am

    It is beautiful, just like you <3

  10. margene says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Love the fit, the color and that you’re wearing a beautiful sweater you love! Knitting can be fickle, but at a certain point it’s nice to know we DO know what we’re doing and our efforts create something we can wear for years to come. Nicely done!! You look fabulous in Miss BB!!!

  11. Patty says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Just lovely Carole! It will be a treasure. Didn’t you love the collar construction? It was brilliant to me! Enjoy!

  12. Kate/Massachusetts says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Great job Carole! The sweater is beautiful and fits you perfectly! I love Peace Fleece, too!

  13. DebbieB says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:33 am

    It looks terrific on you, Carole! Well done, persevering knitter!

  14. Sue says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:50 am

    It looks great on you. I love everything about it.

    Making & wearing a sweater that fits is one of life’s pleasures. Bravo to you — and the photographer!

  15. Kim says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Well done! It looks fabulous on you!

  16. claudia says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:59 am

    You look beautiful in that.

  17. Linda says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:59 am

    That is a beautiful sweater, Carole! Love the color; great job on the pattern and cables. I know how you feel….when I make a sweater or vest that I absolutely love, I have to make another. It looks great on you!

  18. irene says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Beautiful!! Both you and the sweater.

  19. Robby says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Great sweater, but I couldn’t get over laughing at the part where Dale took you to a cemetery to cheer you up! ;^)

  20. Donna says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:27 am

    It looks great Carole! If you love it, knit another one. I really have to try some Peace Fleece. I have heard such great things about it.

  21. Dianne says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:29 am

    That is one gorgeous sweater! I think you nailed it on both the fit and the buttons too!

  22. Beth S. says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Wow, Carole, it’s gorgeous!!! And I REALLY love the buttons you chose. 😀

  23. Vicki says

    March 19, 2014 at 10:30 am

    That’s fabulous! The yarn is perfect… love the color and definition. Also, love that location.

  24. Jan says

    March 19, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Wow, it looks great on you! Kudos to Dale for the great pics.

  25. psmflowerlady/tammy says

    March 19, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Wow – that’s beautiful – you’re right the yarn and pattern are perfect together and I love your choice of buttons. It fits you wonderfully and is very flattering. Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

  26. Katie K says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:02 am

    We are in agreement; It looks great on you! Personally, knitting button bands is off-putting to me, but all power to you in the cardigan knitting department.

  27. Kathy says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:11 am

    That looks GREAT!! Did you make any modifications? Knit down a size? Love it!

  28. Cheryl S. says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Looks great!

  29. Jo says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Wow! It looks like a sweater that will be worn and worn and worn…and that’s a good thing!

  30. Angelia says

    March 19, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    The sweater looks great! I love the buttons, too – do you have any close up pictures of them?

  31. Suzy says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Nice! It’s perfect on you!

  32. Suzanne says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Gorgeous! I have to move this up in my queue.

  33. sue says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Beautiful sweater! Nice job!

  34. Kym says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:41 am

    GORGEOUS! I love it! You look fabulous in it — and it is a wonderful match of yarn and pattern. (And, oh man. Now I’m having an even HARDER time choosing a sweater to knit next. . .)

  35. susan says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Awesome. But you knew that already.

  36. Mary says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:15 am

    gorgeous! and perfect timing that you got to bond with it before the weather turned too warm. now, maybe, it really is time for Spring!

  37. Sanady says

    March 21, 2014 at 11:00 am

    It’s gorgeous!!! Think I’ll have to make one for myself for NEXT winter.

  38. Lorette says

    March 24, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Gorgeous! I love the Peace Fleece, this might have to move up my queue!

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