Guess who finished something? Indeed it was me. I finished my version of Anhinga (rav link) from Berroco: Norah Gaughan Vol. 5. I subbed the yarn for some Malabrigo Worsted in a dark charcoal color. I didn't make any mods to the pattern or have to recalculate gauge. A very well behaved project.
The sweater has a unique construction technique whereby you pick up and knit the center draped panel, but the rest of the sweater is pretty much business as usual. The front seams are "wrong" side out which I think is kind of fun and makes the panel drape correctly. I love the Malabrigo mostly solid with this pattern, it super soft and the subtle variegation is an interesting effect. I think I'll get some real wear out of this particular sweater. Onece it gets cold that is.
Hope everyone's having a good Monday!
Love it!
You are so good, Sil.
Posted by: Cookie | August 24, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Loooooove it! I always want to copy every sweater you make, but this one more than ever, I think. It really looks fantastic on you.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 24, 2009 at 12:31 PM
The color looks great on you. I really like the different construction too.
Posted by: Melissa | August 24, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Yay You!
Posted by: sophanne | August 24, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Wonderful sweater! And I'm so happy to learn that the Malabrigo sub worked well. I may just have to buy some Malabrigo... :)
Posted by: Melanie | August 24, 2009 at 02:14 PM
Lovely!! It's gorgeous on you.
Posted by: Renee | August 24, 2009 at 02:23 PM
That's very nice. So beautifully knitted and finished.
The big pic also revealed what pretty eyes you have. :0)
lucky you're so nice ...
Posted by: Emma | August 24, 2009 at 03:08 PM
That is a gorgeous sweater on you - color, style, and yarn!
Posted by: Bets | August 24, 2009 at 03:40 PM
OH that came out sooo cute! I love it!! Fits you perfectly!
Posted by: Michelle | August 24, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Very cute - love that color on you!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | August 24, 2009 at 07:32 PM
OH! You look so pretty in it!!
Posted by: monica | August 24, 2009 at 08:05 PM
you look awesome in your new sweater, great style on you :)
Posted by: Amy | August 25, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Cute sweater and it looks like a fun knit.
Posted by: Julie | August 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Very nice work! I love the color and it looks like it is comfortable and fits great. Malabrigo is so soft.
Posted by: Knittripps | August 25, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Honestly when I saw the picture for it, it didn't move me at all. Seeing your finished photo makes me like it a lot more. The sweater looks great on you!
Posted by: Wanda | August 25, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Who is looking outstandingly cute in that sweater? Why, its YOU! Nice work finishing something so pretty.
Posted by: claudia | August 27, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Very cool!!!
Posted by: Romi | September 18, 2009 at 11:52 PM