Wednesday, March 11, 2009

February In March

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It's finished! Yoo hoo!! Actally, I finished in Saturday night, but I had to make the buttons. Tuesday was the first day it was all done and ready to wear. Excuse the dreary March lighting. I was hoping for just one sunny day to venture outside for some pictures, but alas, it is really really rainy and no sun is expected for a few days, at least.

When I showed this last week (or was it the week before) I thought I was weeks away from finishing it. But I am quite proud to say, my knitting has really improved. I am a little speed demon. The rows that were taking me 30-40mins back in July, only took me 15-20mins now. I wouldn't have let this snooze so long had I known I had so little left to do on it.

For those that like to knit... on Ravelry, this pattern has been made 4600+ times!! It is a FREE pattern and it is called "February Lady Sweater". I used a cotton called Four Seasons from a local yarn store. And had I it to do over, I would have waited to order yarn online. I was impatient and wanted to start right-that-minute, so I had to go with what was in the store that had enough yardage. I really really really wish I had waited and ordered yarn in another color. Not that I don't love red, it's just... I don't think it is the best for my skin tone. I wish I had done it in gray.

Check out the button bling it is sporting!!


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It took a few tried to get the button color right. Which means, I have a spare set of buttons that will be headed to the Bead Box soon. I am also working on beads in an absolutely lovely color combo. More on that coming soon!!

6 comments:

LLYYNN - Lynn Davis said...

Beautiful, love that pattern, I'll have to check it out. I love to knit, it's great to take on long road trips, portable and handy. Airports, car rides, those are my knitting places - thanks for showing the finished sweater.

And the buttons just MAKE it! Lovely.

Holly said...

I am jealous of both your awesome buttons and your speed. I am still the slowest knitter alive. You are seriously making me want a February Lady.

Betsy said...

those buttons are fabulous!!! love.them! does february lady fit like juliet?

Yee said...

It's lovely! I knit..but only in straight rows :D I can't even imagine making something to wear!! I'd love to give it try when I have more time though. You totally inspire me!!

-Yee

SueBeads said...

I think it looks great! The red is so pretty! I wish I had the patience to knit - just can't do it!

Eileen said...

omg...i love it kerry...you did a great job on the sweater and the buttons to match...totally handmade...
i actually have the pattern in my favs...one day i'll have the courage to make one...