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Sage Gables



Ta da. I love this sweater and wore it all day today and still love it. It's the green gables pattern (from Zephyrstyle) - it knitted up very quickly and it fits great! I am very happy with it.




The celebratory glass of vino- it's good to have an excuse once in a while : )


I don't know if the lace shows up, but you can see it in yesterday's post. I really enjoyed making this and I might make another one. This is before the blocking of the lace. It still rolls out a little bit at the top, but I don't care. One thing- I was wondering if I could feel the 20% wool content....I felt a bit itchy a couple of times today. Still not enough to make me stop loving it.

Specs:
Pattern: Green Gables
Needles: Size 6 (pretty old metal ones) and 4 circulars
Yarn: Brown Sheep cotton fleece, color dusty sage
Comments: quick knit from the top down- great fun.

I am currently obsessed about knitting a skirt, Indigo Ripple to be exact. I have to figure out a yarn as the one in the pattern is discontinued...I need skirts, but I don't know about the practicality aspect, but...who cares : )
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nanny said…
Very nice sweater and good color. I love it! You are really becoming exemplary at your craft. It fits! I think that is the criteria. Lovely, very nice, very nice (as Father Richard would say.)
2:42 PM
Unknown said…
You look so European in your sassy green gorgeous by the way! well done! sweater and your camo skirt and wine!! So glad y'all are living it up I-style! lookin fur flites now...uh, oh prices up!
10:41 PM
Bongo Bear said…
Even though I am not a knitter, your blog makes me want to try! I love seeing you model your creations. (great pics of you and the bambinos!) You are so talented!! Since you need skirts, I will make you one from a pillow case :-)
3:29 PM
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