So I finished another Carbeth pullover sweater. This one went lickety-split because I was using bulky yarn and I didn't have to weave in nearly as many ends! (Apologies for the not-very-detailed photos. We were taking them quick-a-minute this morning on a museum outing with my parents, and the girls were restless).
I made my usual modifications: size 2, but with a waist taper of 20 stitches from the cast on at the bottom. I'm considering making one of these as written, but I think the taper is more flattering so, I probably won't. I think I'm done with Carbeths for this season anyway. I keep thinking it would be interesting to try deeper ribbing on the body of the sweater, but I always forget. I also would like to try sizing down another needle on the ribbing. My gauge has been 10.5 for all my Carbeths, and I size down to a 10 for the ribbing, but I'm curious to know how it would look with doing the ribbing on a 9.
I also made the turtleneck a bit longer than called for because I wanted it to flop slightly. I considered making it a cowl neckline, but I was playing yarn chicken slightly and wasn't sure I had enough (I probably did, but it is fine as is).
No other things to note! I used Wool of the Andes bulky yarn. The colorway is a deep teal green (I know it looks more blue in these photos, but it has a definite spruce-green cast to it. It is a lovely shade that is difficult to photograph accurately). I also made the body slightly more cropped than my previous iterations--I think this one is 9" from the bottom to the underarm and it is just about perfect.
I'm actually wearing this over a dress, which is great, as this dress isn't very warm on its own, but I don't like how it looks with a cardigan. (I'm just not into cardigans this year, for whatever reason). This sweater is just the thing (I've worn my other Carbeth pullover with this dress too, which gave me the idea!). I think this color would also look good with my orange Everyday Skirt as well.
I immediately cast on a wrap/shawl/cowl thing, and have plans for a Pabaigh this spring too. This is a knitting season for me, I guess!



OK, so you look GORGEOUS. That sweater with dress combo + your hair ETC is just perfect. well done with the sweater, I love the look and colour of it!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, my friend!
DeleteI love your sweater - it looks nice and cosy. I didn't realise you had a dress underneath - but it looks great.
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