Now that the shortening days have turned the apples red and felled a few of the late summer crops in my garden, isn't it time for a light spring sweater? I have finally finished seaming Jaipur from Rowan # 33 that was my project for Alison's Linen Drape-along. I do love the sweater, but this was one of those projects that started off in a flush of enthusiasm only to become a dirge with endless stockinette and finishing seam stitches that were on the scale of petit point. I really admire the linen fabric, which Emma says will only improve with washing. This will go for a therapeutic soaking this afternoon, but I couldn't wait another day for it to dry before I took a picture--not that I like having my picture taken. But it's finally done, and now I can do the finished object dance, wherein I shimmy empty needles into their cases, swing left-over yarn into the stash, shake out the knitting bag, and dip into the pile of projects-in-progress to meet my next partner. I guess the glee of being free from this particular size 3 needle project has me a little giddy. *twirl*
It looks great. I love the color and the detail work. Very beautiful!
Posted by: Annie | September 27, 2004 at 11:58 AM
NICE - the pattern around the top of the sleeves is really neat (hadn't noticed that before!)...YAY FO!
Posted by: Eklectika | September 27, 2004 at 01:23 PM
It looks great and very comfy. If you wear a t-neck underneath you'll be able to wear it this winter, eh? Time to start the beautious bag!!
Posted by: margene | September 27, 2004 at 01:41 PM
Fantastic ! Well done on seeing it through to the end.It really does look lovely on you.I like the fit,and the colour suits you so well.I'm sure you'll really enjoy wearing it. :0)
It takes forever to dry,by the way !
Posted by: Emma | September 27, 2004 at 05:04 PM
Very pretty, I like the lace details. Great colour.
Posted by: Paula | September 27, 2004 at 06:04 PM
Wow Julia, that neckline is just beautiful! Congrats that it's done. And hey, you live in New England, there may be some 75 degree days in January, between the blistering cold, that you can wear it. One never knows. Is that what they mean by New England's quaint charm?
Posted by: Johanna | September 27, 2004 at 10:36 PM
Just lovely Julia...well done!!
Posted by: Debi | September 28, 2004 at 12:42 AM
Woohoo, I love it! That neckline is so beautiful. And it looks so comfy. I'm still waiting for the linen fabric on mine to "improve with washing", but I trust Emma. I hope you enjoy yours and end up thinking it was all worth it!
Posted by: alison | September 28, 2004 at 11:10 AM
It sounds like a headache to knit that stuff, but it's so worth it -- at least from MY end! I just love the details, and the fit and drape look like pure comfort.
Posted by: Norma | September 28, 2004 at 08:44 PM
Swing your partner, doe-see-doe . . . I had some experience with square dancing in my youth. You know, dancing with squares? ;) Yes! You scored with this one. The neckline is very pretty and you wear that color well.
Posted by: Kerstin | September 29, 2004 at 06:45 PM