:: hiatus ::
A month hiatus, I must apologize, but it has been very very busy here. Getting into new order of getting around while knitting for deadline and finishing up other things on the needles and having all these exciting events going around me. I really have finished quite a bit. I guess stealing a moment here and there to produce somewhat knitted/sewn.
I have started watching Grey's from season 1 and on to current, something to listen/watch to while I knit... as nailbiting and very thrilling episodes rolled one by one I have pulled something I craved working on for a while. Vanessa gave me this gorgeous Malabrigo for my birthday that I knew I had to turn into a sweater that I wear every day as this buttery merino is out of this World, from the other part of the World actually-Uruguay! Too bad the color is not grey for the namesake and speed I made this sweater partially thanks to that show. But I adore this Orchid. (cough, need to stop with purples, cough)
Materials: 5 Skeins of Malabrigo Worsted in Orchid
Pattern: Bubble Sweater from Knitting Nature book by Norah Gaughan, size Small.
Needles: US 7 Addi Turbo 24" circular and US 7 DPN.
7 buttons in perfect matching color from G-Street Fabrics in Falls Church, VA.
Time to make: slow 1 week and 1 week of non-stop knitting.
Modifications: I have switched to thinner yarn and smaller needles than suggested as wanted this sweater to be more tapered. So you honestly wouldn't know how the sweater would fit you till you are done with it. Working pentagons was fun, I opted to doing provisional casts-on with auxilary thread , unraveling and picking the stitches after, so I got no pick up lines on top of regular cast on edges, just clean knit fabric.
Result: Love warmth and softness! I would totally knit it again, Norah's pattern keeps you so entertained with construction. And can never say no to Malabrigo. Though it pills, but there is no such a thing as yarn of obsolete perfection.
And more knits are yet to be shown... I will try to write out more progress and photos.
Meanwhile while you all travel to join in the celebration of the holidays, I want to wish you all
28 comments:
That's gorgeous! The more FOs of this sweater I see, the more tempted I am to make one.
That's so beautiful, Olga! Congratulations and a Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Oh wow, it's absolutely gorgeous. I think that color looks really good on you. Love your work.
Stunning! Nah, keep on knitting purple things. I love purple too.
really beautiful shape on that sweater. Also great neck line. Love the way it opens up. (jiva)
Absolutely lovely!!!
Mmmmm.... Malabrigo...
I love this sweater!! I have been looking for a fold over neck like that for so long and now must go scour my LYS for the knitting nature book. I also must say that yours is the best Bubble sweater i've seen so far! Off to go fav it on Ravelry! ;-)
Great sweater! The construction seems so interesting...
By the way, I am swatching for the cover jacket of Sensual Knits as we speak :) The book is out in Barnes & Noble on the east coast!!
Beautiful sweater, and that color is lovely. Oh, AND it's made of Malabrigo? I don't think it can get much better than that!
That is such a beautiful and interesting sweater...and on my To-do list!
ah, it's gorgeous! i love how the malabrigo looks in this pattern!
I have this book and haven't tried a pattern yet. I love the mods you did to get such a wonderful fit.
Knitters-Delight
Happy thanksgiving to you too, Olga! :) I love the Orchid Bubble sweater. It's beautiful on you.
It's beautiful!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. :)
Oh wow, I just got something new to add to my queue in Ravelry, I'll buy yarn right away !!! Congratulation on this FO.
Olga, Gorgeous knitting. Good work girl! It's simply beautiful!
Marcia
Love the collar on that sweater! I looked for Malabrigo at Stitches but came up empty; you're definitely making me want some!
Your purple sweater has me green with envy. I love the more fitted look, and a whole sweater in Malabrigo? Heaven!
Beautiful sweater! I love it.
Missed you on the month hiatus. Can't wait to see the book, too :)
Oh beautiful !
The purple is perfect, I wouldn't stop if I were you! this is a beautiful sweater, Olga!
I love the Orchid on you also! I love the perfectly matched buttons also. Could this sweater fit you any better? I don't think so!
Well, well. A month-long hiatus and you come back with THAT?!! You are definitely forgiven! :) It's absolutely gorgeous!
Oh, lovely as always. That Nora, is a genius.
wow! Just, wow.
Your knitting is so expert. And keep with the orchid--it's a great color for you!
Merry Christmas to you!
why stop with the purples if you love them.
this sweater is amazing. i can't get over how neatly you work. so beautiful.
Absolutely gorgeous!
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