Yesterday was much like the Sunday two weeks ago. Only considerably colder. Also windy. Did I mention there were fewer people, too? None of which dampened my spirits excessively, because thanks to the Comfortable Stool of Magnificence, I was able to knit for much of the day. Round about noon I cast off and wove in the last end, and spent the afternoon toasty warm and also slightly smug for having made my own outerwear on the spot. (I may possibly have flaunted this fact to neighbouring vendors.)
The Cobblestone Pullover:
Pattern: Jared Flood's Cobblestone Pullover from the Fall 2007 Interweave Knits.
Yarn: Briggs & Little Regal
Needles: KP Options 4.0 mm
Modifications: I tapered the body from hips to armscye in a gentle A line to accomodate my hips while reducing bulk and boxiness around the bust. Since I chose a finer yarn at a very tight gauge, I did the appropriate conversion calculations; otherwise, I followed the pattern to the letter.
Comments: I love the end result. My goal was to have a sturdy outerwear pullover with slight shaping, roomy enough for layering, and just enough detail for understated class - and that is exactly what I got. This will definitely supplant my fleecy this fall. The pattern is brilliant, and the details are very Zimmerman-esque, from the short rows tilting the yoke into a perfect neckline, to the garter stitch side panels which not only provide visual interest but also duplicate the anti-sagging function of side seams due to the contractile properties of the stitch.
I loved this as a guy sweater, and now I completely want one for me too! Great job, it's perfect!!
Posted by: mel | 17/09/2007 at 03:10 PM
That turned out mahvellous! It's not surprising that there are a few "Zimmermann"-type details- Jared is a big fan. One of my first outside-type sweaters was in Briggs and Little. It is great to work with, and 15 years later, still shows stitch definition beautifully. Of course, the model in your pictures steals the show, but the sweater is still pretty nice.
Posted by: Judy G. | 17/09/2007 at 03:14 PM
woo! it looks great! did you work your shaping decreases within the garter side panels or outside? I've seen both -- can't tell in your pictures. :)
Coincidentally I just finished this same sweater in almost exactly the same color for my husband yesterday. :)
Posted by: jess | 17/09/2007 at 03:20 PM
It is beautiful and beautiful on you! Fantastic job!
Posted by: tiennie | 17/09/2007 at 03:23 PM
Great job! I think I've found my first sweater pattern.
Posted by: hopalong682003 | 17/09/2007 at 03:26 PM
Love it! I've got to make one asap!
Posted by: Cyndi in BC | 17/09/2007 at 03:27 PM
It looks so comfortable!
Posted by: Kristy | 17/09/2007 at 03:37 PM
How do you spell success? Y-O-U-R C-O-B-B-L-E-S-T-O-N-E! How did you do the tapering? Very impressive -- and inspiring.
Posted by: Luise | 17/09/2007 at 03:57 PM
Oh, I absolutely adore it! It looks perfect...almost perfect for study knitting. Besides the bulk, which would be difficult to shove in a book bag. Perhaps study at home knitting, socks on the road?
I would never have even thought about it without your beautiful example.
Posted by: Amy | 17/09/2007 at 03:59 PM
Oh my. I have the yarn to make this for my hubby, and was wondering how this style would look on a female. Voila! Ravelry had the answer. Perfect knit, perfect color, great job!
Posted by: Lorette | 17/09/2007 at 04:37 PM
Beautiful sweater, and you look great in it -- I think garter stitch is so knitterly!
Posted by: Pam | 17/09/2007 at 05:35 PM
It's lovely!
Posted by: Emilee | 17/09/2007 at 06:20 PM
You look as warm and stylish as a grey pussy cat, and about as smug too! And no wonder, that is such a great sweater. Kudos.
Posted by: LaurieM | 17/09/2007 at 06:37 PM
wowee wow wow... it's perfect! it's functional, practical, well-fitting and feminine - i didn't know that cobblestone could be all those things.. i guess i couldn't see past the photos of it on a man. great job!!
Posted by: rockbridge | 17/09/2007 at 07:26 PM
Gorgeous sweater. Totally worthy of the bragging to the other vendors. And don't you look all gorgeous and super-model-esque! That is definitely one to consider for both hubby and me. Not that I'll ever look super-model-esque but comfort is its own reward.
Posted by: Ronni | 17/09/2007 at 08:27 PM
Oooooooo...don't you look all model-ish in these pics! Have you been practicing!!?? And apparently hubby has been learning some photography from you...very nice photos! Love the sweater...it looks very cozy, warm and practical. Just in time for the crispness of autumn in the mountains. :)
Posted by: Kerri | 17/09/2007 at 09:32 PM
That cinches it: I have to knit this sweater! It is so nice and gartery. The perfect winter sweater.
Posted by: ruth | 18/09/2007 at 05:29 AM
It looks so comfortable! Great job!
Posted by: Erin | 18/09/2007 at 08:47 AM
That looks SMASHING! I love it as a woman's sweater!
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | 18/09/2007 at 08:55 AM
"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." - Hans Hofmann
Simplicity of form becomes art. Lovely work, m'dear...
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | 18/09/2007 at 09:19 AM
What a lovely sweater and you look lovely in it!
Posted by: Nanette | 18/09/2007 at 11:40 AM
It's wonderful! I might have to make one for myself after seeing yours.
Posted by: monica | 18/09/2007 at 12:05 PM
I love that sweater! Lovely yarn, and it looks great on you.
Posted by: Sarah | 18/09/2007 at 12:44 PM
Wow, that sweater looks great on you! You did such a nice job with the modifications. Congratulations.
Posted by: Jen | 18/09/2007 at 07:26 PM
Beautiful Sweater, made even more outstanding by the beautiful lady modeling it. You have an incredible ability to not only pick or create patterns but adjust them to fit perfectly. Are you going to knit DH one also? That would be a double attraction at the market table.
Posted by: Anna Lee | 18/09/2007 at 07:29 PM