My first NaKniSweMoDo Sweater took me two months instead of one. Hopefully, I can make up some ground with tanks/vests in the summer months. Anyway, since Carolyn insists, here's the recap (day by day recap on ravelry)!
Basically, I LOVE this sweater! I just steam blocked it, and I definitely did a better job of pressing the left cuff (right to you) then the right cuff, so the right cuff drove me a little crazy all day.
The only major modification I made was in the sleeves. Instead of knitting them and then attaching them as called for in the pattern, I picked up stitches to add them because I was concerned about making sure they were the correct length. The two things I usually miss on fit wise are sleeve length and body length. I extended the body length slightly on this one, too, using a favorite t-shirt as my guide.
Overall, I love this sweater! The fit is great and I really like the yarn, Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed . I'm usually pretty sensitive to the itch factor in wool, but I wore this sweater all day with just a short-sleeved t-shirt under it and I wasn't bothered by it at all. I think this is definitely the most wearable sweater I have made to date.
And, for your amusement, I share with you what happens when you take self-timer pics in the presence of a toddler.
The sweater is really nice but I absolutely *love* the picture with your little boy. That's one worth framing :-)
Posted by: Rebecca | May 24, 2009 at 08:39 PM
it's gorgeous and the fit is perfect! awesome job!
Posted by: gleek | March 19, 2009 at 09:21 PM
I think the picture with your little boy is fabulous! Its well lit with the sunshine and looks like a great candid shot. He's very cute and your sweater is pretty nice too. Thanks for sharing this pic with us.
Posted by: Sandra | March 16, 2009 at 11:25 AM
It really looks so awesome, Sarah. and I lovelovelove Cam's expression in that last pic! I also love the shot of you against the brick wall.
Posted by: Carrie | March 14, 2009 at 11:21 AM
You did a wonderful job on this sweater - it looks great!
Posted by: Nanc | March 13, 2009 at 05:47 PM
sweater looks great and the toddler is looking at that camera with a serious amount of suspicion.
Posted by: carolyn | March 11, 2009 at 06:41 AM
That looks great! It really suits you.
Posted by: Emilee | March 10, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Your sweater looks great and it's one less thing you have to shop for. Cam is just too cute not to jump in pictures!!
Posted by: Chavaun | March 10, 2009 at 11:07 PM