I really wasn't sure how I'd feel about a pullover sweater when I began knitting Wicked. I'm such a dedicated cardigan girl, that I had concerns I'd feel trapped. It's not so much a claustrophobic thing (because obviously I can wear t-shirts aplenty) as not being able to cool down whenever I want. The biggest selling feature of a cardi is that someone who is always too hot can just unzip or unbutton a bit to regulate her temperature.
As it turns out, Wicked works nicely for me. I wore it all yesterday afternoon post-photo shoot and didn't feel trapped once. The silk in the Brooks Farm Fourplay gives it a lighter, drapier feeling than straight up wool would and the short sleeves and wide neckline don't make me overheat.
In the end I went pocketless and I'm ok with that. The last thing I want is to add some poochiness where I don't need it. Overall, I think Wicked v.2 is a winner. Just remember, if you knit it, heed my warnings and knit it with plenty of negative ease. I knit this one two sizes below my measurements.
Beautiful, beautiful!! Looks great on you and the color is to die for!!
Posted by: rockbridge | March 26, 2008 at 14:57
It's really lovely!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | March 26, 2008 at 16:04
oooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo - that is a really cute sweater. And with the long sleevy underneath? Genius. Who knows, Finny may Knit again...
Posted by: finnyknits | March 26, 2008 at 20:22
Another beautiful knit! You are having a great knitting year. It looks great!
Posted by: Karen | March 27, 2008 at 19:10
I love it! And you got a great fit. Thanks for the tip on the negative ease, I have one in the queue and that's just how I want mine to fit. Not all baggy and saggy.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 28, 2008 at 17:12
Me encanta este jersey, te queda fenomenal.
Posted by: Rosa | April 01, 2008 at 15:02
A definite winner; I love that color.
When I made mine I wasn't sure how much I would wear it...with the neckline and shorter sleeves, but I have ended up wearing it to work all the time over a long sleeve tee.
Posted by: Christy / Not Hip | April 02, 2008 at 22:30
Dude, You gotta knit me one of those for after I squeeze this kid out. Looks like I could whip out a boob for feeding too. I'm a size 10, love that colour.
See you soon, Tara
Posted by: tara | July 21, 2008 at 19:26