The "new" project: Autumn Rose*
*Now, almost one month after cast on it doesn't feel like a new project anymore ;-)
Hello! No, I haven't dropped off the planet, I have just had my hands filled with a lot of other things. There has, as usual, been knitting going on, but my time by the computer has been used solely for none knitting purposes. This is the way the spring will continue, so I'll stop apologizing for not having time. I'll blog, but it won't be on a regular basis.
Back in February, after finishing the friendship shawl, I started knitting on the Autumn Rose pullover by Eunny Jang. The pullover is knitted in Shetland wool, Shetland Spindrift by Jamieson's. The pattern is to be found in their book Simply Shetland 4: At Tomales Bay. I use needles in size 3 mm, and I'm knitting the smallest size. The pattern is much easier than Venezia, since it's more regular, and there for is this a very fast knit. I think I knitted the body in less than two weeks, and the first sleeve in about a week. And I haven't had that much knitting time, perhaps a little more than one hour every evening. I'll start the neck opening a bit higher than in the pattern, as those familiar with the pattern already can see from my picture. I have also decided to knit the sleeves longer than the pattern, a fact you can't see from the picture, since the sleeve there is the length the pattern states. I'll knit a new cuff and both pattern parts once more, take off the old cuff and graft the new beginning to the knitted sleeve. I'll have much more use for the pullover in my climate with long sleeves, and I do already have Venezia with 3/4 sleeves. The second sleeve will of course be knitted as a long one from the beginning.
And here, a close up of the pattern. I love the colour combinations, this is simply beautiful pullover!
P.S. Chuck's cabled socks are finished, and have been waiting for a modeled socks picture session, but the weather has been grey and terrible, and I haven't got anything done. But there will be pictures!
Comments
Oih! Syysruusu on kyllä kaunokainen. Olen vähän harkinnut sitä kesän valoisien iltojen projektiksi, mutta värit pitää ehkä itseäni varten miettiä uusiksi.
Millainen on muuten puseron vartalo-osan pituus? Eunnyn Tangled yoke on minusta vähän lyhyt...
Posted by: Kamicha | March 13, 2008 04:02 PM
Oh wow Autumn Rose working up wonderfully!!! And you are right not to apologize for the absence. Besides absence makes the heart grow fonder :O)
Posted by: Peacock Chic | March 13, 2008 04:23 PM
That is gorgeous! Take care x
Posted by: Lin | March 13, 2008 05:33 PM
That really is beautiful!
Posted by: tiennie | March 13, 2008 06:50 PM
That really is beautiful!
Posted by: tiennie | March 13, 2008 06:51 PM
You make some of the most gorgeous things!
Posted by: KERaven | March 13, 2008 06:56 PM
Ooh, that looks beautiful! Neat colors!
Posted by: Priscilla | March 13, 2008 07:22 PM
That sweater is beautiful! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by: Lisa | March 13, 2008 07:57 PM
Wow, look at you! You've made a lot of progress on Autumn Rose. :)
Posted by: Francesca | March 13, 2008 08:33 PM
Hi! This time I just have to write and say that I think you make such wonderful things. I often stop by when I´m out there in the cyberspace... I work as a nurse i Sweden and have knitting as one of my big hobbies.It brings the balance in life don´t you think.
Ylva :-)
Posted by: ylva | March 13, 2008 09:38 PM
Valtavan kaunis!
Posted by: kaisakaisa | March 14, 2008 12:09 AM
Gosh Maud, that sweater is going to be beautiful. You're using the same colorway as specified in the pattern, right?
Posted by: RuthieJ | March 14, 2008 04:26 AM
Wow, it looks so elegant already. Looking forward to seeing the finished product, and the cabled socks, too!
Posted by: Steffi | March 14, 2008 09:11 AM
outstanding. outstanding. outstanding.
Posted by: gail | March 15, 2008 07:27 AM
Wow! Nice!!!
Posted by: Emma | March 15, 2008 11:07 PM
I agree Maud, the color combination is perfect, so attractive. I'm so impressed that you accomplished so much on this in such a short span of time. Looking so forward to seeing it, and your finished chuck's!! Hurray!!
Posted by: mel | March 16, 2008 01:38 AM
What a stunning sweater the colors are perfect for springs' cool weather. I will be looking to seeing the finished sweater.
It is snowing here in Minnesota today and it is good for making snow men.
Give Ludde some pets from me.
Nature Knitter's Mom [Betty K]
Posted by: Nature Knitter's Mom [Betty K] | March 17, 2008 07:29 PM
What a stunning sweater the colors are perfect for springs' cool weather. I will be looking to seeing the finished sweater.
It is snowing here in Minnesota today and it is good for making snow men.
Give Ludde some pets from me.
Nature Knitter's Mom [Betty K]
Posted by: Nature Knitter's Mom [Betty K] | March 17, 2008 07:29 PM
Oh my - the sweater is so beautiful.
Posted by: lisa | March 17, 2008 09:22 PM
That is going to look amazing on you!
Posted by: Romi | March 18, 2008 09:04 AM
This is absolutely beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished sweater.
Posted by: Sophy | March 18, 2008 07:48 PM
I love the color scheme. This is going to be a beautiful sweater
Posted by: kim•ber•ly | March 19, 2008 05:54 AM