Falling In Love Again
At some point with every sweater project, I lose interest. The same old color and stitch pattern just does me in. I find myself daydreaming about something new -- lace! smaller needles! a scarf! bamboo needles! pink!
If it wasn't for Rhinebeck I'm sure I'd have put aside St Brigid for a timeout -- inevitably to be finished another year. But since I've publicly declared I'll be wearing St Brigid, and since I really want to, I'm not quitting.
But I did need to pump myself up about this sweater again.
I pinned together the front-in-progress and the back so I could try it on.
There were a few nagging concerns I had about sizing:
- Would it be wide enough? I made it a little wider than most of my sweaters to compensate for the thick cables, but would it be enough? I want a well-fitting sweater, not a hug-my-curves sweater.
- Was the length good?
- Did I choose a good armhole depth?
I'm happy to report Yes! Yes! and Looking Good!
The width and length are great. The armholes look good (the armhole goes higher than my bra), but until I have the front done it's hard to know for sure. I had to guess where the back would sit on my body to compensate for the to-be-knit saddles.
While I'd be lying if I told you I still wasn't yearning to knit something lacy, pink and on smaller bamboo needles, I can say I'm ready to tackle the rest of the front. Wish me luck? Hopefully I'll be back soon with a finished front.
it's looking good! i can't wait to see the finished product!
YOU CAN DO IT!!! Wow, what progress! There will always be time for smaller needles, and pink and lace! But now is the hour of St. Brigid!
keep on, girl! i know what you mean about getting bored with something mid-project... but the reward is going to be an awesome sweater AND fiber overdosing in October.
:-)
Good luck! I know you can do it :)
I'm glad to hear that the sizing is working out the way you wanted it. That's a relief.
it looks wonderful! I can't wait to see it too. i love cables but they can be tiring.
Yay! Glad to hear you're pleased with the fit. And you can have something pink and lacey on the sticks soon. Well, as soon as you finish this...
Looks beautiful! Good luck!
Keep on going!
Go, Jody, Go!! Yee-haa!
You MUST finish this sweater, it's far too pretty to languish in the back of your closet unfinished.
On a side note, I shudder to think how many UFO's you have Jody :)
You can do it! :)
It's looking great. You're almost there.
Good luck, Jody! I've found that having a design deadline is one of the only ways I can actually finish knits. I can't tell you how many UFOs (it's really embarrassing actually) I have. I used to feel really guilty about it, but I've since chalked it up to the knitting experience. Glad everything about St Brigid so far is making you happy :)
Looking real awesome!!!! Good luck, though I don't think you need it.
Well, jeeze it looks amazing, no matter what you think of it. I'm so so excited to see the finished product.
go go go!! It really does look fantastic, Jody. It's one of those heirloom sweaters, I think. :)
Oh, yes, I remember St. Brigid's time-out! And it was with no enthusiasm that I picked it up again, but one row and then another... at some point I realized that I was on the downhill slide and boy, did I pick up a head of steam!! This part where you're slogging through really won't last long. I admire you for sticking with it!!!
You can do it! Rah, rah rah! Just picture yourself elegantly navigating the Rhinebeck crowds in your beautiful blue cables...
Oh hang in there! All signs point to a brilliant St. Brigid.
Looks so beautiful! Good you have the deadline, I really want to see you finish it!
oooh - I can't wait to see it! That is a great way to invigorate sweater knitting - try it on! it's so hard knitting all the parts separately. you don't really get a feel for what it will be!
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I'll add my two cent's worth. It looks marvelous! And you're knitting it so fast. What's your secret?
Honestly, deadline or not, I could not knit that much gorgousness as quickly as you have. It looks great and I can not wait to see it in all its pretty well-fitting glory next month.
Stay the course, sister! It will be so worth it in a short time!
YAY!! You are cranking this puppy out! great job!
Love the way it's coming out! Makes me want to do cable work again!
I wish you TONS of luck in finishing St. Brigid. And I'll be looking for you!
Keep chugging along, you're making great progress. I wish I had your determination.
Good luck. The color looks wonderful