April 11, 2008
It's a finished Juliet!
Project Details:
Pattern: Juliet from the brilliant girls over at Zephyrstyle
Yarn: Noro Iro in color #57. I used 6 skeins, plus a tiny bit of a 7th. If you cut the length down, you'd only need 6.
Needles: Addi US size 10.5
Modifications: The only thing that I changed was that I made my arms a little bit bigger. I did this by doing a few more increase rounds and only increasing on the arm sections. I think I just made maybe 2 or 4 more increases. I can't remember exactly, but I'm happy with the way that it turned out.
I just finished this sweater up this morning...I even wove all the ends in. I haven't figured out what kind of buttons I want to use for this yet, or if I want to do a few small hook and eye closures. Do any of you have an opinion on the matter? Also, did I take the time to block it before wearing it? NOPE! I'll do that later. Have a great weekend everyone!
Just in case any of you are inspired...this yarn is on sale all month long at Colorful Yarns...for 16 bucks a skein instead of the usual $20. Just sharing the love! :)
Posted by Stacey at April 11, 2008 02:58 PMThis looks great on you and I love the colorway!
Posted by: Connie at April 11, 2008 05:34 PMLooks fantastic! Love the colour :)
Posted by: Kylie at April 11, 2008 06:53 PMLOVE the color you picked. It looks great even pre-block... wonder how long it will be after you block it? (psst. where ARE you? not in your neighborhood? is it sis' new hood or mom and dad's?)
Posted by: cyn at April 11, 2008 07:05 PMI was wearing my Juliet today and wondering how you were doing on yours. I love it. It looks really nice on you.
How about a pin instead of buttons?
Posted by: chrispy at April 11, 2008 07:09 PMYeah!!! It looks really great. The yarn is beautiful. That is a perfect sweater for this time of year in CO!
Posted by: Jeanie at April 11, 2008 07:49 PMNice! Looks great on you and I love that colorway!
Posted by: rohanknitter at April 11, 2008 08:11 PMYour Juliet looks amazing. I can picture it with some organic wooden or shell buttons. Great yarn!
Posted by: Amy at April 11, 2008 08:28 PMThank you for sharing! I am still on the garter section but this inspires me to finish mine. Oh, good idea about increasing just on the arm section, I thought about that- it looks nice!
Posted by: Monica at April 11, 2008 09:06 PMI just love Juliet, but I am NOT making anything new until I finish what I have on the needles now. Someone please hold me to this!!!!
Posted by: julie at April 12, 2008 01:07 AMStacy, what a masterpiece. I love your yarn choice. Reall a cuteie pattern. I love the little cappy sleeves. Another great knit from sheep in the city. I m getting to expect this incredible level from you. You inspire me
Posted by: kathy b at April 12, 2008 07:46 AMCute, Cute, Cute!
Posted by: Marisol at April 12, 2008 07:49 AMLove it Love it Love it! Great colors! Let's button shop together shall we?
Posted by: Kelly at April 12, 2008 08:57 AMcute cute cute! i love the striping!
Posted by: shannon in oregon at April 12, 2008 09:40 AMIt's lovely! I've been looking forward to seeing it finished ever since you posted progress photos a while back. It looks really nice on you.
I'd use a nice button, but it's probably a very personal choice!
It's really cute! I think frog closures, 2 or three, in a smaller size.
Posted by: Wanda at April 12, 2008 10:58 AMI agree with Wanda and I don't even know her!
Posted by: julie at April 12, 2008 10:58 PMLove it! Went to Colorful today and now I have a new Lexi Barnes bag!!! I'm trying to catch up to you.....
Posted by: Betsy Kleger at April 13, 2008 07:49 PMYay! I love the colors and it looks great on you :D
Posted by: Terrie at April 14, 2008 10:23 AMVery lovely. I am so happy to see it finished. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: PICAdrienne at April 14, 2008 01:44 PMOH My! That is fabulous! Great job.
Posted by: Milly at April 14, 2008 05:12 PMooh pretty!!
Posted by: ann at April 14, 2008 06:53 PMAw! It's so pretty on you! ^_^
Posted by: Jolynn at April 15, 2008 08:11 PM