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June 04, 2007
Lend Me Your Wheat-Ear
Design: Wheat Ear Cable Yoke by Pam Allen
Yarn: Pear Tree 8 Ply Merino in Robbin's Egg
Needles: US 4s, 5s, & 6s (bamboo circulars) - had to go way down from the suggested needles to get gauge with this yarn...but I think I would have needed to with the suggested yarn as well
Begun: beginning of May, 2007
Finished: end of May, 2007
A sweater in under a month! Wow. And one that I love!
It fits really well. I made the smallest size, which ended up pretty good. If that had been one size larger, that would have been perfect, but with the cabling and such I can understand how the sizing issues are tricky. I also figured that it would have been a little longer than it ended up, but I think the model is a little less busty than yours truly. So really the only thing I would have changed if I made it again would be to add several inches in length to the hem.
The sleeves are the perfect length and the perfect size. One of my pet peeves is baggy sleeves and ill-fitting armholes.
The construction was great and made the process go a lot faster. You work the front, back, and sleeves flat up to about the center of the bust, then start working in the round up to the collar. This can made blocking really tricky though. I just steam blocked it, pressing lightly through a plain cotton towel. I figured if that didn't work then I could wet-block, but with the weather being as humid as it has been it would have taken ages to dry. But this worked like a charm! The Pear Tree is the most lucious yarn. It blocks up fantastically, smoothing out the wonky stitches as they bloom up nice and fluffy. I also really love the unspun bits to the yarn and the dark flecks throughout. I didn't notice the white-ish band right at the waist on the front when I was working it. I think it kind of ads to the charm of the sweater though.
I was also really pleased that the collar wasn't so off the shoulder. The bra straps stay put underneath! Yay!
So, overall, it's a big winner!
More photos here.
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Comments
It looks great on you! I can't believe you got it done so quick. The artsy-fartsy Photobooth shot is supercool, too!
Posted by: Zarah | June 04, 2007
sooo cute!! I definitely like yours better than the original. and you're too funny with all those pics.
so weird about the white band, in the older pics it didn't show up.
Posted by: yahaira | June 04, 2007
It looks fabulous on you, Sarah! Love those pics.
Posted by: caitlyn | June 04, 2007
That sepia-toned one in the middle of this post is AWESOME. So sassy!
That sweater is totally on my to-knit list. I love the cables, and am glad to hear that it knits up easily. And it looks so amazing on you!
Posted by: Ann | June 04, 2007
What a flattering color and neckline! Well done, you!
Posted by: Karen B. | June 04, 2007
your sweater looks great! and you were so fast.
and i am with you on the sleeves issue, i hate baggy sleeves and sloppy armholes.
Posted by: Michele | June 04, 2007
Wow, that looks great! I like yours better than the magazine. That color suits the pattern well. Hooray!
Posted by: Annie | June 04, 2007
LOVE it. I MUST make one for myself!! great color on you too!
Posted by: Lisa | June 04, 2007
You are so cute! Someone is having fun with Photobooth...
I love the sweater! It really is a flattering fit. Especially the yoke--it is absolutely gorgeous. Yay for a quick fab sweater!
Posted by: Kara | June 04, 2007
Beautiful! I was just thinking about knitting this, but was worried about the open-ness of the neck, but yours looks perfect!
Posted by: Lesley | June 04, 2007
your sweater turned out great! it's a very versatile design. and i have been curious about the pear tree merino...thanks for the review.
Posted by: Dana | June 05, 2007
I think the collar is perfect and I love the color you chose.
Posted by: Macoco | June 06, 2007
Love the sweater and it looks really good on you! That last picture is cool!
Posted by: Zonda | June 06, 2007
Wow, the sweater turned out so well! Thank goodness you were able to avoid the Flashdance effect. Probably because you chose a fitted size. Yay for perfectly fitting sleeves, too! I love the color you chose. I've never heard of Pear Tree yarn; I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Love your photo effects, v. fun.
Posted by: Karma | June 07, 2007
Wow, it's so flattering! It looks way better on you than on the model! I love it!
Posted by: Cheryl | June 07, 2007
Wow! It's just beautiful & it must be heaven to wear in that pear tree!! YUM!
Posted by: Leah | June 07, 2007
Its fabulous! SUch a beautiful sweater and fit! Congratulations.
Posted by: Lynne | June 08, 2007
wow it looks great! I wasnt drawn to it when i got the mag, but seeing your version makes me want to knit it now!
Posted by: erika | June 08, 2007
It looks great. Yay for winner sweaters. It fits you like a glove!
Posted by: isel | June 08, 2007
It is beautiful!!! SUCH a great fit and I love the color. Ill fitting sleeves and baggy armholes are my pet peeve too! Really, a great sweater knit!
Posted by: Erin | June 10, 2007
It looks gorgeous- the fit and the color!
Posted by: Cathi | June 14, 2007