And a matter of fact this is a knitting blog
Remember when I posted about the knitting machine? Didn't you expect to see something the very next day? I did. But there are ends to weave in, seams to sew and design flaws to remedy. I was attempting the austere, stick-to-rectangles path, but the sleeves looked a tad too severe (read ridiculous proportions), so there was sacrificial ripping in favor of the pleasing trapezoidal sleeves. So without further delay, here is the Delia Sweater, mostly made up of the wonderful Cascade Pima Tencel.
Knit on the trusty Studio knitting machine. Hand finished with a picot neck and a keyhole back as an accommodation for those big baby heads.
Comments (15)
This is so pretty! I love the colors you used, and that picture makes me smile. I once owned a "vintage" sweater machine that was so busted up, it took twice as long as knitting by hand. I'm glad to see yours turned out so well.
Posted by Faith | May 15, 2007 5:59 AM
Posted on May 15, 2007 05:59
Wow, that turned out completely lovely! As great as hand knitting is, it must be really satisfying to be able to turn out something so quickly on a machine!
Posted by Bertha | May 15, 2007 6:21 AM
Posted on May 15, 2007 06:21
I love that! The colors are gorgeous.
Posted by sneaky sock pal | May 15, 2007 7:49 AM
Posted on May 15, 2007 07:49
that is stupendous!! wonderful!! I want one. Please tell me you're joking and you didn't do that in one day or two days even... please tell me you've been working on it at least a week?
Otherwise I cry.
Any trick to speed up my knitting?
Posted by monica | May 15, 2007 8:07 AM
Posted on May 15, 2007 08:07
like candy! (did you use that same knitting machine?! rad!)
Posted by xtina | May 15, 2007 9:19 AM
Posted on May 15, 2007 09:19
So cute! So how long did it take? Is it a pain to switch colors? Much rethreading involved?
Posted by Jen | May 15, 2007 9:33 AM
Posted on May 15, 2007 09:33
So they really do work! I could get on board with this approach to knitting. Awesome color combination. And you finished it beautifully - particularly with that great button.
Posted by sulu-design | May 15, 2007 6:52 PM
Posted on May 15, 2007 18:52
The sweater is adorable! Love the colors you chose.
Posted by Maritza | May 16, 2007 7:00 AM
Posted on May 16, 2007 07:00
Great colors and beautiful photo! The button really is a crowning touch.
Posted by Jennifer | May 16, 2007 2:23 PM
Posted on May 16, 2007 14:23
Ooh, lovely! And it goes so well with those beautiful flowers...always a good test of a sweater.
Posted by Lizbon | May 16, 2007 9:57 PM
Posted on May 16, 2007 21:57
big baby heads run in your family too? this sweater reminds me of one i wore for "picture day" when i was seven. the backdrop was grey and the instructions were to "wear something colorful" so i chose the most colorful piece of clothing i owned. well done.
Posted by kristin | May 16, 2007 11:28 PM
Posted on May 16, 2007 23:28
i am in love with this sweater! love!
Posted by erin | May 17, 2007 8:02 AM
Posted on May 17, 2007 08:02
Love the sweater such gorgeous colours and those foxgloves are pretty special to.
Posted by carolyn | May 19, 2007 2:41 AM
Posted on May 19, 2007 02:41
Great sweater!! Not just for baby's - I would love to wear this!!!
Posted by Dianne McGrath | May 20, 2007 5:11 PM
Posted on May 20, 2007 17:11
lovely sweater!!
Posted by faun | May 21, 2007 7:28 PM
Posted on May 21, 2007 19:28