Friday, February 22, 2008

It was Aran Pullover for me

I saw Katrin's crossed front pullover last year. I love the color, the design, and the whole thing. I had to knit one myself. She kindly purchased a copy of the magazine for me. With Babel Fish as my guide, I tackled this German pattern. As I was not sure if I can wear a green funky top, I started knitting one in my usual color. Things were going rather well for a while and I finished it as well.



This short aran pullover with crossed front bands was knitted with Knit Picks' Andean Silk, and it was meant for me. However, it became quite obvious it was going to be too small for me. I could have ripped the whole thing and re-knit it for a larger size, but I opted to finish as was. I have two DDs and figured one of them can wear it now or later. So, here it is on my DD1. She looks pretty good in it.




I really liked knitting with Andean Silk. It is not rough against the skin and DDs agreed that they have no trouble wearing on their bare skin. Something I need to remember for future projects.

Now that I know how bands and the side panels fit, I began knitting for mine. I ordered a heavier yarn. This time, I am using WEBS’ Sugarloaf. I love this yarn! Springy and spongy texture and feel very soft. Another yarns kids would not mind. Being the second version, I did change the pattern here and there. Instead of casting off reverse stockinet stitches along the back neckline, I added 1 by 1 ribbing before casting off.



Two more sleeves to go!

7 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:25 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! As is the DD. I can't wait to see yours. :-)

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  2. May! it's beautiful and glorious, and you DD looks *great* in it. I also love the color, it suits her wery well!
    The new yarn seems to be a bit darker, but the color looks great and I can imagine that you will look dashing in it.
    You did an adorable job with this!

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  3. Beautiful wrap sweater. Your daughter looks gorgeous!

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  4. I remember Katrin's fabulous masterpiece! Yours is equally stunning!

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  5. Beautiful, beautiful. And your daughter is a beauty too.

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  6. Anonymous2:31 PM

    May, enhorabuena por tu trabajo. Bea esta preciosa con ese pullover. Se ha convertido en toda una adolescente. Muchos besos. Tia Ana

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  7. Anonymous9:43 PM

    Muy bien dicho Tia Ana, tienes mucha razon. A que estan todas muy hermosas?

    And, DW, well done!

    Miguel de Victoria

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