the blue blog archives: where are they now: jess

Remember ol' jess, which I knit for my mother but she didn't end up liking the fit of? At the beginning of my pregnancy, I was looking forward to wearing it as a maternity sweater and now it's just perfect!

I wear it all the time. I have a couple of other sweaters that are still big enough for me to fit into (all store-bought sweaters from the big sweater era of the 90's!) but this is the only sweater that doesn't make me feel all bulky and big and blechy. The shape is more like a shawl than a some tent-like sweater and the cotton angora is light but still cozy warm.

posted by alison at 9:23 am | in baby news , jesses , where are they now?

Comments

I'm so happy to see Jess come out of the closet! I've always admired this sweater in your archive ;)

Posted by: Carla at February 8, 2007 9:28 AM

It looks so cozy and comfy! And it's very flattering. I love how your belly pokes out! (How often does one get to say THAT in a positive way?!)

Posted by: Marlena at February 8, 2007 9:44 AM

The sweater looks great on you. I love that pattern but was put off about the yarn based on bad reviews that I saw online. Did you enjoy working with it?

Posted by: Jocelyn at February 8, 2007 9:45 AM

I do like the yarn Jocelyn, but I can see why some people don't. There was a lot of fluff up the nose while I was knitting with it and it sheds quite a bit while wearing. So it's not ideal, but I don't mind it. If I were to make the sweater again though, I'd probably pick something more standard like Cashmerino Aran or something like that.

Posted by: alison at February 8, 2007 9:52 AM

You do NOT look all big and blechy--regardless of how you feel. You look awesome and stylish!

Posted by: Monica at February 8, 2007 10:02 AM

It really looks comfy. btw, you really don't look all bulky and big and blechy...considering you are like week 36 already or so.

Posted by: Orli at February 8, 2007 10:14 AM

What a great sweater for the baby to stay warm in! (and you too!)

Posted by: Jennifer at February 8, 2007 10:55 AM

Looks amazing!! It fits you so perfectly now and you are right, its hard to find something when you are pregnant that doesn't look tent-ish. Nice.

Posted by: Trish at February 8, 2007 11:42 AM

I have had Jess in the back of my mind/back of my stash for some time now. It does look lovely!

Posted by: Sonya at February 8, 2007 11:45 AM

Oh, that is so cute!!

Posted by: earthchick at February 8, 2007 11:52 AM

What a flattering sweater! ;)

Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch at February 8, 2007 11:56 AM

What a cozy-looking sweater, and it looks great on you!

Posted by: C at February 8, 2007 12:13 PM

Hey - I love a gift that gives back. It looks wonderful and very comfortable. It should be comforting to wear, as well.

Posted by: Jennifer at February 8, 2007 12:24 PM

You might feel big and blechy but you sure don't look it! You look adorable, cutely preg, and not even that big! But yes... WeeOne is looking quite low. Thanks for the sidebar update about S'pooza. I'm sure it'll be a big'n! Take care and gets lots of rest. :)

Posted by: Laura at February 8, 2007 12:38 PM

oh wow! it's been sooo long since I checked out your blog and look at you!! wow hun - last time I looked, you had a tiny little bump - giggle - and now!! your just georgous baby - being so pregnant my my ...... and the sweater is beautiful too - looks very cosy and snuggly ...

Posted by: Josie at February 8, 2007 1:09 PM

Jess is lovely, and you look fantastic. No blechyness going on here!

Posted by: Katherine at February 8, 2007 3:08 PM

That's great! You look great! Congrats on the book too! Can't wait to get it!

Posted by: Ms. Knotty at February 8, 2007 5:15 PM

Yay!!!

You look great!

Posted by: Suzanne at February 8, 2007 5:36 PM

That looks awesome on you!

Posted by: Michelle at February 8, 2007 7:03 PM

That looks awesome on you!

Posted by: Michelle at February 8, 2007 7:04 PM

oh my! you look absolutely darling!!!! wow - i can't believe you're so far along already! where does the time go... have i really been away from my computer that long!?!

Posted by: rebecca at February 8, 2007 7:34 PM

Wow, that is perfect. You look great! :)

Posted by: Samantha at February 8, 2007 7:39 PM

You look lovely in the sweater. The sweater drapes beautifully.

Posted by: silverarrowknits at February 8, 2007 10:41 PM

Sweater looks great on you! Hey, is that a Storypeople print on the wall behind you??

Posted by: Julie at February 9, 2007 9:37 AM

Congratulations on the book. I just pre-ordered mine. Wow!!!!!!

Posted by: Donna at February 9, 2007 10:38 AM

Wow, what a beautiful sweater! I wish I had one just like it right now- it looks very comforting and flattering.

Posted by: Allison at February 9, 2007 12:01 PM

It looks great! So do you - congrats Mommy to be.

Posted by: Miss Scarlett at February 10, 2007 1:47 AM