September 7, 2005
Minisweater, all set for fall
The minisweater is done! I took so long to knit this, it might as well have been a full sweater :-)
The Specs:
Yarn: Harrisville Highland in Cocoa (2 skeins) held together with 2 strands of Habu Textiles laceweight silk (1 skein)
Pattern: Minisweater by Glampyre
Gauge: about 18sts/4" on size 7 Addi Turbos. This gauge was on the tight side. If I did it again, I'd move up to size 8 or 9 needles.
Opted for a button closure.. one button on the outside and one on the inside.
Lately I am totally about finishing things. and I am not jumping into starting new things. Then I realized why: the next 4-6 weeks are serious marathon training weeks. This is when the milage gets serious, with an 18-20 miler every other weekend. Its not that I won't have *time* to knit, but its the additional mindweight of an unfinished project. I need to be able to concentrate on training fully, and not feel pulled away.
So, I am a one-project-at-a-time girl until mid-October! Those projects that are halfway done right now, namely Raspy...ummm, lets pretend like they don't really exist.
Updated to add:
Here's a photo of the two yarns together. I like the combination in the finished knit fabric.. the silk *does* make it softer. While knitting though, I wouldn't say that the silk enhanced the knitting experience... it doesn't have as much stretch as the wool. If you decide to try a wool+silk combo, I suggest going up a needle size.
The lighter, shiny bits are the silk.
Comments (42)
Very cute knit, and it looks great on you! Congrats!
Posted by grumperina | September 7, 2005 10:12 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:12
absolutely gorgeous!! just in time for the fall weather!
Posted by blossom | September 7, 2005 10:22 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:22
so flattering, and i love the layers you've paired it up with. nice job!
Posted by li | September 7, 2005 10:33 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:33
The mini-sweater looks really good! It is super cute. Good luck with the marathon training...it sounds tough!
Posted by caitlyn | September 7, 2005 10:34 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:34
I love the color you picked and the layering.
Posted by Liz | September 7, 2005 10:38 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:38
For the longest time I didn't like this pattern, but each time I see one completed, I like it more. Yours is the one that did it though, now I have to make one!
Did you modify the pattern any?
Posted by Liz | September 7, 2005 10:40 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:40
I love the way it looks on you, nice and fitted. I ended up doing the two button thing as well.
whatever did happen with the raspy gauge swatches?
good luck with the running!
Posted by yahaira | September 7, 2005 10:45 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:45
Looks cute!
Posted by Jenn | September 7, 2005 10:47 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:47
It looks fantastic on you, Diana! I love love love chocolate brown. And, I totally hear you on pretending "those other" projects don't exist!
Posted by Felicia from sweetgeorgia | September 7, 2005 10:59 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 10:59
Love it! It's because of the picture you posted last week that I started my own minisweater. Only mine is really a maxisweater. I'll post pictures soon.
Posted by sharlyn | September 7, 2005 11:27 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 11:27
Lovely lovely ... I like the rich chocolate colour!
Good luck with the marathon training ... and the marathon.
Posted by Agnes | September 7, 2005 11:46 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 11:46
Your minisweater looks great! I love how you turned it into a "wrap" with the hidden button on the inside. One project at a time.. I'm definitely going to be in that mode soon too. Our races will be here sooner than we know it!
Posted by Angela | September 7, 2005 12:24 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 12:24
I really like your mini sweater. When I first saw the pattern I wasn't sure about it, but yours is a winner. The chocolate is fabulous and it fits really well. And I really like the button closure. Other projects? What other projects?
Posted by Stephanie | September 7, 2005 12:32 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 12:32
Love the minisweater! Good luck with the marathon trainning!
Posted by Joelene | September 7, 2005 12:41 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 12:41
Great minisweater and great outfit! Your photos always look so stylish. You have me wanting to knit something in brown - yummy...
Posted by marichan | September 7, 2005 12:42 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 12:42
Totally cute on you. The addition of the two strands of silk really perks the sweater up. Did it make it softer?
Posted by Purly Whites | September 7, 2005 12:52 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 12:52
That little sweater looks fantastic! And while I'm in no marathon mode, I can understand your drive to focus and finish things. It so liberating :-)
Posted by Steph | September 7, 2005 1:08 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 13:08
I love EVERYTHING you knit, Diana. This is no exception. Love that brown.
Posted by Lolly | September 7, 2005 1:09 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 13:09
Very nice!!! Love it! I am with Lolly.
Posted by beth | September 7, 2005 1:11 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 13:11
Looks really great! I like how you did it without the poofy sleeves. Makes it chic and urban :) Plus your skinny runner arms look awesome.
Posted by Sarah | September 7, 2005 1:31 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 13:31
Love the minisweater!
You're version is making me print the pattern after how many times seeing it all over the interweb. Love your mods.
Posted by patricia | September 7, 2005 1:56 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 13:56
Aw, that's awfully sweet. I love the yarns you chose to put together and I wish I could touch the fabric through the monitor. :)
Posted by Karma | September 7, 2005 2:05 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 14:05
Looking good! The button placement is such a great idea! It holds the sweater in all the right places.
Good luck with your marathon training.
Posted by Lisa | September 7, 2005 2:20 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 14:20
That is really the cutest thing ever! And the color is fab. I've been back and forth about the idea of a mini sweater, but you've inspired me! Might have to copy!
Posted by Christie | September 7, 2005 2:27 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 14:27
Very cute. Could we get a closeup of those yarns? The combination sounds intriguing.
Posted by Colleen | September 7, 2005 2:33 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 14:33
Oooh, so pretty. Did the carry-along Habu change the gauge much?
Posted by Colleen | September 7, 2005 2:59 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 14:59
I have to add that I can't believe I made a typo in my above comment, and that I just read all your archives and I think this is my new favorite knitting blog.
Posted by patricia | September 7, 2005 3:14 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 15:14
cute cute cute. the brown looks delish.
Posted by winnie | September 7, 2005 3:41 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 15:41
will you go away! the mini shrug was not even remotely on my to do list until i saw yours! it is the best version i have seen to date!
Posted by jacqueline | September 7, 2005 4:43 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 16:43
Oh I love it! What beautiful shades of brown :)
Posted by Dani | September 7, 2005 7:25 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 19:25
Super cute! I've been meaning to try one of those out, but never got around to. Oh well, you've inspired me, so maybe there is hope!
Posted by Alexa | September 7, 2005 8:24 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 20:24
love the mini sweater! i've been wanting to do this one for awhile now, but we'll, just too much on my plate right now!
we miss ya in lic!
Posted by melissa | September 7, 2005 9:06 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 21:06
It looks great on you!
Posted by Siow Chin | September 7, 2005 10:22 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 22:22
It looks great - I am already planning my next version... definately looks better with the straight sleeves :D
Posted by dee | September 8, 2005 4:42 AM
Posted on September 8, 2005 04:42
It's adorable! And yes I understand your being focused for the marathon. I am starting my training program for a half marathon next March...
Posted by Pantera | September 8, 2005 7:26 AM
Posted on September 8, 2005 07:26
It's looovely! Beautiful photos too. :-)
Posted by terhi | September 8, 2005 8:14 AM
Posted on September 8, 2005 08:14
Love it! How can you go wrong with brown. Doesn't get much better. Beautiful job as always!
Posted by adele | September 8, 2005 9:38 AM
Posted on September 8, 2005 09:38
Cute!! I really like the cross-over button closure action. Very nice!
Posted by Vicki | September 8, 2005 10:30 AM
Posted on September 8, 2005 10:30
LOVE IT!! Great variation on the original pattern. It's looks great on you! Good luck with your training.
Posted by SAHM | September 8, 2005 2:43 PM
Posted on September 8, 2005 14:43
Gorgeous!!!
Posted by angela | September 8, 2005 5:42 PM
Posted on September 8, 2005 17:42
Gorgeous! It looks v. fabulous on you!
Posted by diana | September 8, 2005 6:39 PM
Posted on September 8, 2005 18:39
Gorgeous! Love your brown minisweater and thanks for the great idea. I'm definitely going to make another one soon.
Posted by Vanessa | September 12, 2005 7:29 AM
Posted on September 12, 2005 07:29