As promised, I’m sharing a new FO: Sprig, designed by Alana Dakos. This was my first use of a Plucky Knitter yarn. I used Bello Worsted, which is 55% merino and 45% cashmere and is just as luscious as it sounds. My color is called Skies of November — very appropriate for this time of year.
This is a fast and easy knit, and I loved all of the little details, especially the buttons at the elbow. (I added a few beads for extra pop.) The sleeves hit just below the elbow, which I find a very flattering length.
My only modification was to do a rolled stockinette hem instead of the garter stitch hem called for in the pattern.
Addendum from Susan — Sally and I just got back from Rhinebeck. We spent money like drunken knitters (even though we were sober!!). At least sober while we shopped! It was fun and interesting and we will share more in the days to come. Sally’s Sprig is darling and fits like a glove!
Ok, here’s a sweater that I would never pick out to knit, but yet, seeing your FO makes me want to cast on immediately. It looks so knitable and so wearable. Lovely. I’m off to Ravelry to add it to my queue (of 100’s.)
Comment by Elle — October 22, 2014 @ 12:57 pm
It’s beautiful! The only thing I ever make that fits like a glove is a glove. I have that mastered. My sweaters all seem to be for some other me.
Comment by Joanna — October 22, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
I spent money at Rhinebeck like a drunken knitter as well. My downfall was the sale at Just Our Yarn, known as JOY!!!
Comment by Kelli Page — October 22, 2014 @ 7:54 pm
The leaf detail at the neckline is lovely!
Comment by Lee Cockrum — October 25, 2014 @ 6:46 pm
Thanks for this post about Sprig! I’ve got this pattern and my yarn and it’s great to hear that it’s not a difficult project. Appreciated the info about your mods. Be well, Diana
Comment by diana — October 26, 2014 @ 12:17 am
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog and to thank you for the time and effort. I always find inspiration here, and skill and knowledge. It makes me ambitious to learn and do more. The balance of image and text is perfect for a blog, and unlike a lot of other blogs, I find myself reading every word! as well as coming back to the images again and again. I’ve been silently appreciating for some time and so just wanted to say all that!
Comment by Laura — October 30, 2014 @ 5:20 am
The beads on the button are a detail I don’t recall seeing before. Thanks for introducing me to the idea. You executed it very well here.
Comment by Susan — November 8, 2014 @ 4:05 pm