That sounds a bit kinky, doesn’t it?
I’m almost finished with Vivian, the sweater I am knitting for my daughter for Christmas. She’s home for Thanksgiving, and I’m a little nervous about the fit because I’ve made changes to the pattern and I am not using the called for yarn. A fitting would make me feel better, but I don’t want her to see the sweater. That’s where the blindfold comes in.
Here are some really poor photos of Vivian in progress. I took these yesterday without looking at them, and they’re just not great photos. Lucy, my model, has no arms and therefore the sleeves (which are narrow) look odd. I’ve slipped the sweater on and it looks much better on a real live body. (Hey — maybe I can take some pictures while my daughter is blindfolded! Hee.) Also, the hood doesn’t look like a hood yet. Instead, it looks like a collar on steroids. I’d retake the pictures, but because my daughter is home I don’t want to risk her walking in on me.
So here are some not great photos of a sweater that really is pretty in person.
Looks gorgeous to me. You’re daughter is very lucky to have a Mom who knits such wonderful things for her.
Comment by Evie — November 23, 2009 @ 10:48 am
Thank you for showing the shoulder detail — it is a beautiful, shapely sweater. Enjoy having your daughter home!
Comment by Pam — November 23, 2009 @ 10:57 am
I can’t imagine the spam this post would attract to the site. Yay for spam filters!
And it is looking fabulous. I will cross my fingers for fit!
Comment by twinsetellen — November 23, 2009 @ 11:13 am
That is a beautiful sweater. I think it looks to be my size if it doesn’t fit your daughter. 🙂
Comment by Brenda — November 23, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
Beautiful! That cable shaping is unbelievable. Absolutely lovely construction. I hope it fits, too!
Comment by Allyson — November 23, 2009 @ 12:09 pm
From Susan — It is looking great! Give Nora a big hug from Auntie Soup!!
Comment by lv2knit — November 23, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
What a gorgeous sweater! Daughter is lucky in her choice of mother 🙂
Comment by kmkat — November 23, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
you daughter does not read your blog? really?
Comment by dana — November 23, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
I’m going to have to hope MY daughter doesn’t read your blog. . . ;^)
Comment by Kym — November 23, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
Wow! It’s beautiful and so figure flattering. I bet she’ll look stunning in this sweater.
Comment by rudee — November 23, 2009 @ 2:01 pm
That is gorgeous!
Comment by Lisa R — November 23, 2009 @ 4:04 pm
I thought the hood was a collar until I read the post – very nice!!
Comment by Carrie K — November 23, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
Tre bela.
Comment by Trikada — November 24, 2009 @ 3:05 am
That is a beautiful sweater! If your daughter doesn’t love it, you can send it to me. I would wear it all the time! Gorgeous!
Comment by Sarah — November 24, 2009 @ 10:00 am
Incredible. I wish I had a mom that would knit me sweaters.
Comment by 2muchfun — November 24, 2009 @ 10:41 am
What a gorgeous sweater. I’m sure your beautiful daughter will love it. What a nice mom.
Comment by Astrid — November 24, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
Lovely! And do snap a couple of photos while she’s blindfolded–then we can see that sweater in its full glory. What a great job!
Comment by Lisle — November 24, 2009 @ 3:18 pm