Twist is done! Finished! And I couldn't be happier. I really dragged out the last 10% of this sweater. I suppose it's because if I took my time and only worked on it here and there, I wouldnt rush the finishing. I am usually so desperate to complete a project and start the next that I don't take my time with the final details. And really, if I've put two months into a project, why not put as much care and attention into the last few days as I did at the start. The other reason I took so long may have been anticipation of a mourning period of not having it to work on anymore. At any rate, it's complete, it's comfy, super warm and I think the fit is great for what I'd imagined.
Pattern: Twist by Bonne Marie Burns of Chic Knits
Yarn: 6.25 skeins of Cascade 220 in colour 9458. Two of the plys are brown, two are black. Hands down my favourite colour combo in the world. Most of my wardrobe fits into the brown or black category and now I can wear this sweater with all of it.
Needles: Size 7 US (5.0mm) Bamboo
Started: November 8th, 2007
Finished: December 26th, 2007
Modifications: I knit the body about an inch longer than the pattern and the arms about 3 inches longer. Changing the number of stitches to pick up on the button band to account for extra length was giving me fits, so I picked up three and skipped one. It took all the math out and didn't make my head hurt. Buttonhole placement was worked according to the formula in the back of Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques
Final Verdict: I'd like for it to be about an inch longer, but I can block it out next time it has a bath. It's warm though and so far I love it. Bring on the cold weather.
A wonderful version of that sweater! I love your color, too. You know you just contributed to my growing Ravelry queue, because I had to add it to mine.
Posted by: Dianna | December 29, 2007 at 14:33
It turned out perfectly!
Posted by: meg | December 29, 2007 at 14:47
Gorgeous! It really suits you!
Posted by: Crystal | December 29, 2007 at 14:54
I love it! That turned out great!!!
Posted by: Jenni | December 29, 2007 at 14:56
Awesome. Adding that to my Ravelry queue too. Nice job.
Posted by: Lisa | December 29, 2007 at 14:58
I LOVE IT! It looks great on you!
Posted by: Stef | December 29, 2007 at 15:25
Congratulations on finishing it! It's beautiful. Love the long sleeves. :)
Posted by: Francesca | December 29, 2007 at 15:43
Wow, that is pretty. My Twist is different-no cables on sleeves or back.
Posted by: paula | December 29, 2007 at 16:01
It looks awesome on you! The cables are great and the colour is perfect on you. Excellent yarn choice!
BTW, nice haul from Webs.
Posted by: Dotty | December 29, 2007 at 16:09
How terrific is that? Your sweater looks great - congratulations!
Posted by: Donna | December 29, 2007 at 16:34
your cardigan is beautiful!
Posted by: Stephanie | December 29, 2007 at 16:34
Caro, it looks fantastic! I saw the photos in your Flickr and had to pop on over to see all the details.
Posted by: Danielle | December 29, 2007 at 16:37
It's wonderful!! and it fits great! You'd think I'd get a move on and finish CPH. I know. But something keeps getting in the way of getting a zipper and I'd like to have it handy because once I finish the sleeve I want to just put the zipper again. I'm crazy, don't mind me. :))
Posted by: LaBean | December 29, 2007 at 16:40
Wow! Looks great -- one of those super versatile, wear-it-every-day kind of pieces.
Posted by: Nadia Lewis | December 29, 2007 at 16:49
Great sweater!! Looks fabulous on you.
Posted by: Lee Cockrum | December 29, 2007 at 17:52
That is such a gorgeous sweater! I think the collar is my favorite touch - finished, but not overwhelming, and those little cables in there are eye-catching! Looks wonderful on you, I hope you get to wear it lots this winter :)
Posted by: grumperina | December 29, 2007 at 17:56
Great job! It's gorgeous. Now I want to knit one.
Posted by: Allison | December 29, 2007 at 17:59
It looks so fabulous on you!! All the usuals: great fit, great color, etc. :) I particularly like the yarn - like you said, it can match everything with those two colors plied together. I need to remember this colorway number!
Enjoy your lovely new knit!
Posted by: Lolly | December 29, 2007 at 18:02
Lovely! I love the way the ribbing melts into the cable twists. That is definitely the perfect color for a favorite cardigan.
Posted by: Karma | December 29, 2007 at 18:07
This sweater is fantastic! I love it. The color, the fit, everything is amazing. Well done.
Posted by: Wanett | December 29, 2007 at 18:16
Caro, that's really beautiful and inspiring. I hope that you are doing wonderfully, and I'm jealous that you got to go to WEBS!! :)
Posted by: Steph | December 29, 2007 at 19:08
Beautiful combination of yarn and pattern. I love this colorway. Thank you for mentioning the color number and that is has two plies of brown and black. I'm quite sure I will be buying some of this soon. A most successful knit!
Posted by: Wanda | December 29, 2007 at 19:56
Beautifully done - it looks fabulous and fits you perfectly!
Posted by: Ruth | December 29, 2007 at 20:20
Beautiful sweater - the color and the fit are great. It looks wonderful on you!
Posted by: Kate | December 29, 2007 at 20:41
Love love love it.
Posted by: jodi | December 29, 2007 at 22:32