In June of 2008, Pamela Wynne decided to make an adult-size version of the February Baby Sweater, a fairly popular Elizabeth Zimmerman pattern. As internet fads tend to do, this spread like wildfire, propelled by knitting networking sites, such as www.ravelry.com. I spent several months looking for the perfect yarn. It had to be a jewel tone, I had to get enough of the yarn for under $20, gauge had to be perfect, and I kinda wanted a tweed.
Eventually I found a lovely tweedy yarn on sale, purchased slightly more than enough for the sweater, and knitted feverishly at my current WIP, trying to get it done before the yarn arrived.
I cast on December 12, 2008. I hated the tweedy bits of the yarn, so I spent forever picking them out (probably close to 20 hours total). I went down a needle size after 16 repeats on the sleeves (4 mm) knit 9 more repeats, and went down another needle size for the garter edging (3.75 mm)
Also used the 4 mm needle for the garter edging on the bottom of the body.
Buttons are vintage, from my grandma’s button bin, but were originally from a coat my grandpa’s mother used to wear, probably 50’s or 60’s. I should try and get a closeup of them at some point.
I love this sweater, it manages to be warm while still being stylish. I'm glad there's an approaching cold snap this week, it will give me another chance to wear it.
Ha! You have been discovered. You thought you could hide, but I could tell which Spilly Jane comment was yours, and not just because your name was spelled the way you spell it. No, it was because I know the way you THINK. *Evil Laughter*
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