the blue blog archives: january's over

It seems like it's been ages since I've finished a project. It's almost March already for goodness sakes! With that fact in mind, I decided I'd better finish up my january sweater while it's still February.

Me likey! This Tessa yarn is really amazing. The color is fabulous of course, but after washing and blocking the yarn changed from being your basic wool (like Cascade 220) to having a wonderful drape. The long body and sleeves are even more elegant with the added drape of the fabric. It's very comfortable to wear and I love the deep split neck, which is kind of a surprise because it looked shockingly low while I was knitting it! With the edging though, it's quite cool and should look great with a turtleneck or just a tank underneath.

Conclusions:
1) Wild and Wooly does it again! Every time I've gone to their biannual clearance sale, I've come home with yarn that ends up being one of my favorite knits.
2) Phildar patterns rule. No surprise there. This one from the cover of their Automne 2003 book was on my wish list for a long time.
3) February fixing? Phooey! What a great way to end the month of frogging and fixing. After the last sleeve was in, I slipped her on and immediately thought to myself, "now here's something I won't be ripping!"

(Although we weren't doing a knitalong, Ann and I have both been working on this sweater and are both finishing around the same time. Check out her almost done sweater, in the original Phildar yarn!)

posted by alison at 12:08 am | in january blue

Comments

Looks great on you. Very flattering. I don't blame you for calling this one a keeper!

Posted by: Violet at February 27, 2005 12:26 AM

that sweater looks great! it's on my to do list, too. you've inspired me to start it now. lovely!

Posted by: thuy at February 27, 2005 1:30 AM

Looking fabulous, indeed! Way to go!

Posted by: grumperina at February 27, 2005 1:36 AM

looks fantastic! that deep neckline is just beautiful!

Posted by: froggy at February 27, 2005 4:13 AM

wow, that sweater's really lovely. and it looks perfect on you - definitely no frogging with this one!

i love phildar patterns, they're so clean-looking and elegant -- and this one is a perfect example. this is definitely going on my neverending to-knit list. ;)

Posted by: andrea at February 27, 2005 6:02 AM

I love it! Our favorite color, too. BTW, I posted about my sock pal sock this week, so hop on over and check it out for Tuesday.

Posted by: Julia at February 27, 2005 7:27 AM

Wow! January looks so great on you, such a flattering sweater. I am jealous.

Posted by: jo at February 27, 2005 8:14 AM

Beautiful! :)

Posted by: Jessica at February 27, 2005 8:15 AM

Wow, it looks great! Very flattering

Posted by: Dani at February 27, 2005 9:00 AM

Looks great Alison! Beautiful color - very professional.

Posted by: Kyla at February 27, 2005 9:30 AM

I hope you wear it to Knitsmiths to show off! Looks great!

Posted by: Dava at February 27, 2005 9:46 AM

Beautiful sweater!!! Definately a keeper!

Posted by: kimberli at February 27, 2005 11:27 AM

Very stylish! I love, love, love the neckline. This one is going on my wish list.

Posted by: Lisa at February 27, 2005 11:47 AM

Wow, the sweater looks like a perfect fit on you! It makes me want to knit that pattern all the more!

Posted by: Monica at February 27, 2005 12:33 PM

Oh, it looks fantastic! And that is a wonderful color on you. It's inspiring me to finish the sweater I am working on... Happy knitting!

Posted by: Anne-Caroline at February 27, 2005 1:03 PM

So beautiful, and it looks so versatile too- it would look great with a lace-edged tank underneath (although maybe it's too scratchy to do that). Love the color!

Posted by: Cathi at February 27, 2005 1:22 PM

The fit is perfect and so unique! Two thumbs up!

Posted by: leslie at February 27, 2005 2:17 PM

Wow...that looks really fabulous on you! The colour is great and the drape is perfect! Good stuff!

Posted by: Heather at February 27, 2005 2:36 PM

Congrats on finishing!
It looks fab!

Posted by: Lindsay at February 27, 2005 2:41 PM

That is an absolutely fabulous sweater, and it looks terrific on you. It's extremely flattering. Now I have to go and find that Phildar magazine, because I MUST HAVE IT! :)

Posted by: alison a. at February 27, 2005 2:43 PM

Beautiful!

Posted by: General Ginger at February 27, 2005 3:56 PM

Wow, that is very lovely! The colour, the style, everything. I love it very much.

Posted by: Karlie at February 27, 2005 4:55 PM

Congrats on a great project! It looks wonderful on you.

Posted by: monica at February 27, 2005 6:40 PM

January looks wonderful! I'm glad your February Fix-it ended on such a happy note. :)

Posted by: Cathy at February 27, 2005 6:43 PM

Wow, your sweater looks fabulous! I'm knitting a sweater from that same Phildar right now, and it was a decision between the one you made, and the one I chose. I love that pattern! Great job!

Posted by: Carrie at February 27, 2005 6:48 PM

Looks great! I love the neckline.

Posted by: Colleen at February 28, 2005 7:32 AM

Alison - it's fantastic! Really, really flattering, both in shape and in color. The neckline looks good ... you've satisfied my own minor misgivings about (im)modesty. Which size did you make?

Posted by: Ann at February 28, 2005 8:10 AM

Just saw the new magknits! WOOOW!!! Were you ever a professional model?? Great that the pattern comes in so many sizes and with so many possabilities. Congratulations!!

Posted by: Helene at February 28, 2005 8:25 AM

Ooh la la! Beautiful, particularly the top of the collar: it lies perfectly around your neckline. And someday soon it'll be warm enough to try a tank. :)

Posted by: Daphne at February 28, 2005 12:41 PM

It looks amazing on you. Great color, love the neckline. You're right, it's definitely a winner :)

Posted by: Vicki at March 1, 2005 12:09 AM

GREAT sweater. The color is gorgeous, and it really suits you. Great end to the froggin' month.

Posted by: Jenny at March 1, 2005 12:13 AM

It looks lovely - very elegant! Congratulations on Magknits as well!

Posted by: Mary at March 1, 2005 5:05 AM

Just lovely. Where do you find our Phidar patterns? Do you buy them in French or can you get them in English? I love the stuff I've seen from them but can't ever seem to find the pattern books.

Posted by: Michelle at March 1, 2005 12:24 PM

Thanks everyone! Despite my initial frustration getting this sweater started, it really did turn out great. The pattern was excellent and no, Anne-Caroline, I haven't had any problems with the open neckline flopping around. :)

Posted by: alison at March 2, 2005 9:11 AM