Friday, February 11, 2011

FO Friday: Fairly Easy Fair Isle

Finishing to do list:
1.  Knit button bands.  Done!
2.  Buy buttons and sew them on.  Check!
3.  Sew sleeve seams.  Yes!
4.  Kitchener stitch underarm seams.  Finished!
5.  Weave in a multitude of yarn ends.  Completed!
6.  Wash and block cardigan. . . . . oh, what the hell, it's FO Friday.  I'll take a picture and post it anyways!


Pattern:  Fairly Easy Fair Isle by Kate Watson
Source:   Stitch 'N Bitch Nation by Debbie Stoller
Materials:  Less than 7 skeins of Malabrigo Chunky in "Pagoda", partial skeins of 3 contrasting colors, and US 10 1/2 needles.   (contrasting colors listed on Ravelry)
Modifications:  I added an inch to the body of the sweater, and kept the colorwork in stockinette stitch instead of knitting a purl ridge in the black stripe.

 This turned out just how I wanted it.  It's not perfect or anything, but it's cosy and comfortable.  One of the first scarves I ever knit for myself was in this shade of Malabrigo, and I think it's still one of my favorite colors.  I'm so happy with the results that I think I'm just going to wear it around for awhile before I wash it.   

For more thoughtful FO Friday posts, be sure to check out the list at Tami's Amis.
Happy weekend everyone!
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14 comments:

  1. ChrissyFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    It looks really great. I imagine this will get a lot of wear. You can't go wrong with Malabrigo and this colour is yummy.

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  2. Tami KlockauFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    That looks sooo good on you!!! I love the colors you picked.

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  3. AngieFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Gorgeous Shannon and it looks cozy! Just in time for another change in the weather. Love Pagoda!

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  4. KathleenFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I love it! The pattern on the yoke and cuffs is really sweet, and I like the buttons you picked, too. It must be amazing to wear a sweater you've made yourself. :)

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  5. Sarah {The Student Knitter}February 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    very nice! It DOES look comfy and cozy! The buttons are perfect, too!

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  6. autumngeishaFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Super cute sweater! The colors work so well together. Looks great on you, too!

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  7. DinaFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Perfect! It is beautiful. . Gorgeous colors

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  8. PaulaFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    That looks fantastic! And, as everyone else has said: Awesome colors. Wear it proudly!

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  9. wrchiliFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    That turned out great! I gave up trying to knit sweaters for myself, because they take forever and never fit me right when I'm done.

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  10. Marushka C.February 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Nice work! I can see why you love the color -- it's lovely.

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  11. Countess AblazeFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful cardigan, it's turned out great!

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  12. Caffeine GirlFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Wow, I impressed. The color is lovely, and it looks perfect!

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  13. SillyLittleLadyFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Good job! the sweater looks great, and super cozy :)

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  14. Two Cables and a FrappFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Very nice and I love the yarn choice.

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