the blue blog archives: sooty mango

Even surprised myself by getting this one done so quickly. I sat down over the weekend thinking I'll just do what I can on the finishing. No pressure, no goal. I'll seam a little then weave in an end or two and we'll see where I am when the boys wake up from their nap. The boys must have slept pretty well, because before I knew it, I had a sleeve in and most of the ends already woven in. Another evening of finishing and I was finished!

This sweater is a great example of knitting to fit. Like a glove. The high ribbing (which doesn't show up well in a picture) makes me feel skinny. I can't be putting on any holiday pounds this year! It's so comfortable though. Although it's snug and form-fitting it doesn't feel tight at all. Plus, I love those big sleeves. Mmmmm... big sleeves. I gotta jot down the exact measurements of this sweater so I can use them in the future when resizing other patterns. I'm not quite sure how much it resembles the original Mango pattern, but I love it!

posted by alison at 12:33 am | in sooty mango

Comments

Well, this sweater is a perfect fit ! It looks really lovely and it becomes you. And the cherry colar is a wonderful idea ! Well done, Alison !!!

Posted by: Isabelle at November 24, 2003 1:53 AM

Hubba hubba!! Sooty Mango with a cherry on top looks spectcular on you Alison!! Brilliant!

Posted by: Debi at November 24, 2003 2:17 AM

Oh la laaaaaaaaa! What a wonderful sweater, and it fits so well. The wide sleeves look great, and the high ribbed neck looks so snug and cozy. You picked excellent contrast colors. Eat lots of pumpkin pie as a reward for your fine work :-)

Posted by: Becky at November 24, 2003 3:05 AM

Well, you've done it again. Amazing. It would make me wish for chilly weather. (Fit like a glove, huh? I'd be better off in something that fit like a mitten).

Posted by: michelle at November 24, 2003 6:55 AM

It's fantastic !
I love the sleeves and the contrast collar.
Fab !

Posted by: Emma at November 24, 2003 6:58 AM

Oh my goodness!! I love it! The high ribbing, the contrast colour neck, its gorgeous.

Great job!

Posted by: kerrie at November 24, 2003 7:14 AM

Let me tell you something, headless wonder.....you DO look skinny in that sweater. Oh, not SKINNY, but SLIM> That seems a better word. VERY slim. Very good.
:)

Posted by: Sandy at November 24, 2003 7:44 AM

Looks great, Alison, er, Headless Wonder! *teehee*

Posted by: Kerstin at November 24, 2003 8:22 AM

Looks fabulous! Love to see swap yarn in action!

Posted by: Dava at November 24, 2003 8:45 AM

It looks even better in person. Nice work.

Posted by: claudia at November 24, 2003 8:51 AM

Thanks for responding re continental knitting and ribbing. I realize, too, that continental works great for knitting in the round, but textured knitting will look better when knit "from the right" as I call it. I've just been trying to deny reality since continental is so much faster for me.

Your sweater is beautiful. Perfect fit. I like the set in sleeves, too.

Posted by: Roseanne at November 24, 2003 10:00 AM

Gorgeous. Nice Work. I love the contrasting neck and am filing that idea away for future reference--you sure are a creative chick!

Posted by: Steph at November 24, 2003 10:08 AM

Set-in sleeves in a couple of hours?! It takes me all day to do set-in sleeves! This sweater is perfect and you'll be able to wear it forever! Congratulations on the quick finishing!

Posted by: Sharlyn at November 24, 2003 10:52 AM

The sweater looks lovely! The high ribbing around the waist is so fashionable, and the big sleeves look great!

Posted by: Laurin at November 24, 2003 11:18 AM

Fantastic! This sweater is quite nice. Well done! It has inspired me to do one like it - Good job!!!

Posted by: maria at November 24, 2003 11:24 AM

Oui la la! Tres bien! Love the color of the "cherry"!!!

Posted by: Rose at November 24, 2003 12:51 PM

It looks wonderful on you! Enjoy!

Posted by: kathy at November 24, 2003 12:56 PM

I love it too! Sooty Mango looks fabulous -- I love the high ribbing and the pink collar. Way to go!

Posted by: other alison at November 25, 2003 2:13 AM

Another beautiful sweater. Great job.

Posted by: Melissa at November 25, 2003 6:32 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm so excited about sooty that I want to wear it everyday! The yarn for the neck was from our knitting group's yarn swap. Dava made her Smooch with it!

Thanks for noticing the set in sleeves too. I was surprised at how well that went this time. I've always had problems with set in sleeves and dreaded doing them (give me a raglan seam any day!), but I think that I'm getting better at it. Hooray!

Posted by: alison at November 25, 2003 8:58 AM