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.
Gorgeous!
Posted by: stacey | January 09, 2008 at 18:04
so flippin' gorgeous! i love everything about it: the yarn, the color, the perfect cables. amazing!! it looks fantastic on you.
Posted by: Melana | January 11, 2008 at 23:57
seriously, Caro: this is incredible!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | January 12, 2008 at 19:59
Had to say, YUMMY!!! that looks awesome! I think I will have to add it to my faves on Ravelry!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Silver Ilix | January 13, 2008 at 01:42
That's beautiful!
Posted by: Tina | February 02, 2008 at 00:10
SUCH a fab piece of knitting .. I love the colour (my favourites are earthy browns and greens) and I am a massive cable fan, so this just took my breath away!
you have inspired me to keep on with my own projects :-)
Posted by: Hedgewitch | February 19, 2008 at 09:53
Your blog inspired me to start a cabled project. I bought the Twist pattern for myself. I have a couple questions if you don't mind?
I bought Cascade 220, did you use single strand? I too went up a needle size, but still can't achieve gauge....so I am wondering if you held 2 strands together? Any tips would be most apprecitated! It is truly a beautiful piece!
Posted by: Tanya | February 29, 2008 at 04:34