the blue blog archives: shapely

Oooh, I love all the shaping in this t-shirt sweater pattern! Clearly, this is the front of the sweater. The pattern has you knit the front first. No idea why - there's nothing in the construction of the back that refers you to the already-knit front. Whatever, it's gorgeous!

I did fiddle around with the neckline a bit to make it a nice smooth scoop neck. As Monica pointed out, you can't see the neckline at all in the pictures in the book. I thought it already had a rounded neckline, but the decreases called for actually make a straight diagonal line on either side of the center bound off stitches. Blech.

Not blech-y of course is this synchronicity yarn. I am flying through this pattern, loving every second knitting with this yarn. I'm almost tempted to slow down so I can enjoy the yarn more, but I really can't wait to be wearing this sweater. With all that shaping, I think it's going to look awesome!

posted by alison at 8:12 am | in synchronicity

Comments

It looks wonderful Alison! That is such a beautiful color =)

Posted by: amanda at March 27, 2006 8:26 AM

It is so beautiful, Alison. The color is just gorgeous and I love the shaping, too. I'll bet you are done with the back really fast.

Posted by: Heather at March 27, 2006 9:18 AM

can't wait to see it finished :)

Posted by: pixie at March 27, 2006 9:36 AM

the sweater is going to be so gorgeous! I just love the color, it's so pretty and springy!

Posted by: Jess at March 27, 2006 9:41 AM

It IS a gorgeous color . . . uh-oh, I'm heading off to check out the yarn . . . you always get me into trouble this way!

Posted by: --Deb at March 27, 2006 10:31 AM

That looks wonderful, and one of my favorite colors. And you do knit fast, don't you? That's good though, it keeps us all motivated.

Posted by: Leah at March 27, 2006 10:38 AM

Hi Alison. I agree, the photo shows a nice scooped neck. I don't see how that neckline could be shaped with two diagonals. But that's not why I'm writing. I just want to thank you for posting so early . I'm on the West Coast (which gives you a head start on me, I know), and the first thing I do in the morning is boot up and read your blog. And you're always here! You don't know me from anything, but I really like hearing your friendly one-way chat before I get down to business in the morning. PS, I've learned a lot from you too. PPS, you're waaay cuter than that photo of you in the Weasley.

Pen

Posted by: Penny at March 27, 2006 11:53 AM

Beautiful yarn and pattern.

Posted by: Norah at March 27, 2006 1:03 PM

Love the color - can't wait to see the finished sweater!

Posted by: Heather at March 27, 2006 1:47 PM

Looks great! And I like the curved collar line better, too.

Posted by: Monica at March 27, 2006 1:48 PM

It looks loverly! I think you'd look great in this t-shirty sweater too (no affiliation with the designer or site, just think it would pretty on someone shaped like you):

http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item.cfm/2367447/2628822

Posted by: Shelagh at March 27, 2006 2:04 PM

Thanks, Monica, I really appreciate your saying that, since I know how long you worked on getting yours just right. I love how yours came out! If anyone hasn't seen Monica's finished version, check it out here!

Shelagh, that is a neat pattern. I like all the shaping and the little open section on the top is very pretty. You've got me thinking about it! Hmmmmmm, my LYS has cotton fleece......

Posted by: alison at March 27, 2006 2:13 PM

that is going to be something to wear everyday - what a great pattern!

Posted by: jennifer at March 27, 2006 3:35 PM

Oh, that's purty yarn. :)

Posted by: Chris at March 27, 2006 4:04 PM

Flying is right! Nice job! And it's going to look great on you. Can't wait to see the finished object.

Posted by: Mary at March 27, 2006 4:04 PM

The color is great! What is the yarn?

Posted by: Kris at March 27, 2006 9:34 PM

Ha, ha, Kris! :D (Just in case you were serious, re-read the post, there's a link to the yarn. The color name is "Rich Berry".)

Posted by: alison at March 27, 2006 9:48 PM

What a delicious color -I love it! I haven't tried any of the Alchemy yarns yet, but I just might have to. Their colors are just too yummy!

Posted by: Lotta at March 27, 2006 10:12 PM

Beautiful color! nice top too!

Posted by: Michelle at March 27, 2006 11:11 PM

oooh, that is gorgeous colour yarn. I love it.

Posted by: kerrie at March 28, 2006 7:46 AM