More Grey Sweater
After all those bad choices I've made in the past, I've learned that choosing a pattern (for me atleast) is all about the style and versatility. Sometimes I'll go for patterns that require a bit more work but every so often I just want something simple and wearable. After all, knitting is all about fun and relaxation. Who would want to spend their entire day decipher a less than perfect pattern that only looks good on the model. With that said, I'm sure you know why I chose to make this. When I first saw the pattern from Vogue, I totally felt in love with its simplicity. (Well, and that stupid cabled collar of course!) I know it's going to be a great addition to my wardrobe. Something I can pair with dress pants for work or as leisure wear during the weekends. So it' s finally done and modelled. Am I happy and satisfied with how it turned out? I'm not so sure.
Pattern : Cabled Collar Sweater from VK Fall o6
Yarn : 11balls of Plymount Suri Merino in charcoal heather
Needle : 4mm & 3.75mm bamboo circular
Cost for this project: $65
Notes about this project...The fit is alright I guess. It would be a lot better if there's more definition at the waist section. The yarn turned out to be amazingly soft after a gentle bath and blocking. I've never make any sweater out of alpaca but this yarn really surpassed my expectation. It's quite comfy I must say. I can just throw it on with a light camisole underneath. Initially, I was going to go with bluesky alpaca. After comparing its price and yardage with suri merino I thought I would give this a try. I bought 14balls but only used up 11 for the entire sweater.
Modifications...Not a whole lot except the slevee's cap shaping. I had to frog and re-work the decreases twice in order to get it to fit. Another problem I encountered was the cabled collar. As the instruction indicated, you only need to work four rows of stockinette before the cable twist stitch. However, after my second attempt I still can't get it to look like the modelled shot in the magazine. I actually added two extra rows of plain stockinette but look how bulky mine turned out. May be I'm just being anal and picky. Needless to say, I seriously wouldn't want to overdo it. It's done! And once again, I've proved that pretty pictures can be deceiving. So, there are many more projects-in-progress waiting for me to tackle. What's next?
posted by Vanessa at 9:48 AM
52 Comments:
It's quite breathtaking, even if you don't totally love it. Maybe the style will grow on you... :)
Just beautiful! I love the drape and the collar is gorgeous.
LOVE it!!
I think it's a gorgeous sweater and it's been on my to knit list since that issue came out. the neckline may not "match" the one in the picture but I love it.
like grumperina said, maybe the style/fit will grow on you
What a fantastic sweater on you! Looks really lovely.
Stunning! It looks fabulous on you. I've had my eye on that sweater since the pattern came out, and your beautiful version only makes me want to knit it more.
It's really gorgeous! I loved that whole spread in VK, and have been tempted to try it out. I have been trying to find the proper yarn substitution, but may just go with Blue Sky's Alpaca since it's one of my favorites anyway. Maybe I'll just save up a bit for it? It is quite an investment.
Congrats-it looks wonderful on you!
How's your swing jacket coming along?
Vanessa, it's stunning!
The design is simple (even with the complex neck-line) and you couldn't have picked a colour more perfect.
What's next? The Phildar Swing Jkt perhaps...
it looks abosolutely gorgeous vanessa.
it is one of those perfect simple sweaters but with just a drop of pizzazz to make it interesting and show stopping.
When will we ever learn? I always fall for the one with gorgeous models ;)
I think it looks great on you, but then again you said pictures can be deceiving, lol.
I think it looks gorgeous, Vanessa! Simple and elegant.
I can't stop looking at the neckline. It's stunning! And it's perfect that the sweater is so simple. That way the body doesn't pull the attention away from the neck line. Nicely done!
It's gorgeous and elegant and hopefully the design will grow on you as you wear it. Also I think the colour you picked is perfect.
This was the one sweater in the issue that caught my eye. I think it looks beautiful! Congratulations on a knit well done - even if you don't love it. It looks fantastic!
Vanessa, it looks beautiful and fits great. You're so right about the classic clean lines - just like your new banner - love it!
Vanessa, I love it. You did a beautiful job and it looks wonderful on you!
just gorgeous! and it seems really wearable, too. perfect.
*So* gorgeous on you, Vanessa! Yay for another stunning sweater to add to your collection!
I think you did a great job!
It really does look lovely on you Vanessa... I think you did a great job.
I was very intrigued by this sweater when I saw it in Vogue. Yours looks even nicer, and you're right, it's very versatile. I like the fit, too.
I'm so glad to see this finished sweater! It caught my eye in VK, too, and I think it looks fabulous on you.
another beautiful sweater!!! looks so well crafte. i hope one day my FOs look that good.
That's really a pretty sweater!! Simple and yet looks good on you.
I love the sweater, I have to admit that I also was captured by the image but I was already tricked by VK decisive photos several times, so I know exactly what you mean. Just look at my skiing sweater, does it remotely look like the original?
But I do think that you made a great classic garment. And I still may knit it some day.
I love it, the fit looks very comfy and the collar is brilliant. Plus it looks like it feels incredible to wear!
I think it looks great on you. I know what you mean about not matching the photo, that's happened to me before too. I guess they're just taped and pinned to look perfect for a photo shoot which is a bit misleading.
The sweater is so lovely! Simple and elegant! I think it looks better than the pic in Vogue.
Gorgeous sweater! You did a fantastic job. Be proud!
I think it's beautiful! You did a great job on it. The collar in the magazine picture looks like it was ironed flat. I like yours better.
Your sweater looks fantastic. I've been thinking of making it as well so it was very helpful to read through your notes.
The sweater looks great Vanessa, you did a wonderful job knitting it, and it looks very nice on you!
wow, Van, it's stunning!
Really lovely! I think the neck looks amazing.
I don't have that VK issue, but that irritates me too, when you find out there were adjustments/posing to get just the right photos. You've got a beautiful comfy looking sweater though, enjoy it!
Well done! I jive with the simple-yet-sophisticated style of all your knits, and have been a fan of your blog for a little while now. I think I'm ready to tackle this sweater; thanks to your notes I think I have enough yarn in my stash. Thanks - and it looks great!
Gorgeous sweater! It's really lovely, I hope you grow to love it.
I looked at the Vogue Knitting picture and I swear it looks like they ironed the cable to get it that flat! Yours looks very nice on you.
Your sweater turned out lovely - I adore that cabled collar! The Suri Merino looks like some seriously delicious stuff.
you are far too hard on yourself -- it looks wonderful. all of your reworking was definitely worth it. (though i don't envy you reworking the sleeve caps and cabled neckline!) having said all of that, i know how it feels when something isn't quite as expected.
Looks fantastic! I stumbled on your blog while searching for a review of RYC Soft Tweed. Is it really as soft as it sounds? I've used other tweed yarns which knitted up really stiff and scratchy.
Just gorgeous! I loved that sweater when I saw it in the mag, but you look like it was designed just for you! It's really pretty, love the neckline, and you did a great knit job on it! I don't think it looks too bulky at all.
Beautiful! Looks great on you!
Great job, Van! I think it looks great.
Well, regardless of how you feel about it, it looks stunning on you. i have not heard great reviews about VK patterns, but the designs sure are tempting.
Wow. What a sweater. It really look fantastic on you!
It looks great! I love the collar.
The sweater is nice and the collar is very special. I agreed that yarn should match with pattern, and I always knit those wearable clothing. For I don't want to leave them in drawer for years and finally frog them and re-knit.
Beautiful! It's one of the many on my to-knit list.
I'm so glad to see this one knit up. I agree that the cable looks puffier, but it's still nice. I'm thinking maybe they took an iron to it?
The sweater looks great. I oogled over it in VK when it first came out. I'm glad to see it knit by a "real" knitter.
Wow!
I think adding more stockinette between cable crosses was absolutely the right thing to do--yours looks much more like the cable in the picture than mine does! Beautiful!
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