Seems an appropriate way to celebrate 5 years of blogging; the Studio Raglan is finished. Finally!
The basic pattern for this started with Barbara Walker's Classic Raglan Pullover from Knitting from the Top
I'm fairly happy with how it came out, even if it's just a touch too big in the arms and the chest. When I knit the next version, I'll give myself less ease in the upper back and I'll increase even more at the hipline. I keep saying that the chest and hip measurements don't need to be equal in a sweater, but I shy away from really just going for it. Next time I'll just do it.
I was somewhat at a loss for how to finish the neckline in a way that would complement the pink edging on the hems so I flipped through Nancy Wiseman's The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques
And 5 years of blogging! I'm kind of shocked really. Thank you all for reading! I wouldn't still be doing this if it weren't for all the comments and notes and feedback. (Actually, I would probably still be doing it, it just wouldn't be as fun.) As is the custom, please leave a comment and next week I'll randomly pick a winner who will receive a splityarn boxbag as a prize. Hurray for 5 years!
Congrats on 5 years of blogging! The sweater looks great too!
Posted by: Amy | April 25, 2009 at 01:02
Gorgeous sweater - love the contrast trim. Thanks for blogging all this time!!
Posted by: Kellie | April 25, 2009 at 01:20
Congratulations! I love your bags, wouldn`t mind having one myself. And the sweater is lovely!
Posted by: Siena | April 25, 2009 at 01:57
I have an unloved nearly FO which would benefit from an applied I cord edge at the neck, thanks for the tip. Love the jumper.
Posted by: Nina | April 25, 2009 at 03:59
Felicidades por tu 5 aniversario. El jersey es realmente precioso. Me encanta. Saludos Rosa Caro.
Posted by: Rosa | April 25, 2009 at 05:20
I really love the way this sweater looks on you. Wonderful job!
Congratulations on 5 years.
Posted by: Carole | April 25, 2009 at 07:10
Congrats on 5 years! Here's to another 5 more years plus!
Posted by: Robyn | April 25, 2009 at 07:22
Congrats! Love the blog!
Posted by: allison | April 25, 2009 at 09:11
Whoa! 5 years! That's truly impressive.
Love the sweater and your darling cherry necklace!
Posted by: Orinda5 | April 25, 2009 at 09:17
Nice sweater! Happy 5!!
Posted by: Vicki | April 25, 2009 at 09:39
I love the raglan! The edging looks great!
Congrats on five years!
Posted by: beckie | April 25, 2009 at 10:53
Congrats on 5 YEARS!!!! That sweater is just amazing. I really love the contrasting yarn :)
Posted by: Sarah | April 25, 2009 at 11:00
Sweet! Here's to running out of yarn -- the contrasting edge looks fantastic.
Posted by: sequinK | April 25, 2009 at 11:49
I lovelovelovelovelovelovelovelove that sweater! Congrats on 5 years of blogging. :D I don't comment often, but yours is definitely one of my favorites.
Posted by: Manda | April 25, 2009 at 12:36
That sweater is great and looks so comfy! The pink edging really was a great choice! Congrats on blogging 5 years! I only found your blog within the past few months and enjoy your creativity and skill immensely--I just wonder how I missed finding you for so long! Here's hoping for many more happy blogging years!
Posted by: Rachel | April 25, 2009 at 12:57
Congratulations on five years of blogging! And I really think the pink edges add so much to the sweater -- the "problem" became an "accent"!
Posted by: janna | April 25, 2009 at 13:50
Yay! 5 years worth of blogging AND a finished sweater is no mean accomplishment on any spring day. Love the pink edging!
Posted by: Mirjam | April 25, 2009 at 14:08
Congrats! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and your stuff is amazing!!
Posted by: Momo | April 25, 2009 at 15:06
Happy blogiversary! Love the sweater...
Posted by: Janet | April 25, 2009 at 17:09
I admit I haven't been following you for the entire 5 yrs...only the last 2-3! However, I love your blog and your boxes and zippered bags. If only I find a job so I could buy more of them!!
Posted by: Amy | April 25, 2009 at 18:24
beautiful sweater and HAPPY 5 Years!! Wow.
Posted by: sunflowerfairy | April 25, 2009 at 21:45
Five years...woohoo! Way to go! Keep it up--I enjoy reading. :)
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter | April 25, 2009 at 22:07
congratulations on 5 years!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | April 26, 2009 at 01:53
Congrats on 5 years! Necklines can be tricky, you did a great job :)
Posted by: diane | April 26, 2009 at 09:31
I think that sweater is stupendous and I love the little red applied i-cord finishing - great touch!
Happy 5 years and may you have many more happy ones!
Posted by: Leslie | April 26, 2009 at 10:58