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January 26, 2006

Demi, really and truly complete

I am pleasantly surprised at how nicely Demi cleans up with the addition of buttons along the left shoulder. Previously, it looked like the shoulder piece was too long and the neckline inexplicably funky. Add the buttons and it all comes together.

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Project Details:

Pattern: Demi from Rowan Vintage Style

Yarn: Peace Fleece Worsted in Ancient Fern, 5 and a half skeins for the XS size. The peace fleece is really soft and warm; I'd recommend it for this sweater.

Needles: Size 7 addi turbos; Size 6 for the ribbing. This was one size down from the recommended needle size, and resulted in a bit tighter fabric.

Modifications: knit the sleeves and body a bit longer, trickery to get the front diamond to line up with the collar

Demi_done_back.jpg

and, after deliberation, I kept the diamond pattern on the back. I thought that removing the diamonds with bobbles on the back of the sweater would further emphasize the front motif, and I'd rather have a sweater that is the same on all pieces. Its not uncomfortable or anything.

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The sides have this interesting cable action that converges at the seam. It might look even better if I had blocked the sweater. I didn't block it because it didn't look like it needed it. Maybe I'll steam the sides.

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The buttons are a relative of the aforementioned cow's hoof buttons. The cow's hoof ones are translucent and shiny like shells, with the same wavy texture as these. I had no idea that buttons were so important, but am glad I went back and got these ones, even though it was $20 for 5 of them.

Demi is easily the warmest sweater I own. I've been wearing it in the evenings for about a week now. I am happy with the final result. Its not a fast knit by far, and I might not be done if it wasn't for SQ's encouragement.

Demi knitters, keep on knitting! Its worth it!

Comments (81)

mari:

It looks GREAT! I think it's a sweater you'll love and own forever. All of your work definitely paid off.

Stunning - it looks fabulous on you, too! I particularly love the cable convergence under the arms.

wow, it looks just like the magazine. beautiful and timeless. you knit beautifully. buttons really make a sweater look even more special!

Its beautiful, you should be proud.

anna:

really gorgeous - one to cherish. congratulations on a great FO.

Hi, just wanted to say that wow, that looks awesome, I've been wanting to knit one too but just haven't gotten around to it, great job!

Congratulations on a gorgeous sweater, it reall is just beautiful!

Nancy:

It came out beautifully, D. Your perseverance paid off.

That is by far the most gorgeous sweater I have seen knit. Really. I love it to death...the buttons are fabulous and so worth it. What a gorgeous knit.

Bravo!
It looks warm and elegant.

jsc:

Truely beautiful, I am in awe.

Stephanie:

It looks fabulous. The fit, the color, the knitting, the buttons - wow. What a wonderful project. You should be very happy about such a lovely sweater.

Ohmygod. That is simply gorgeous. Amazing job - you've totally outdone yourself. It is so beautiful!

Beautiful, Diana!!! Your knitting is always gorgeous.

li:

ooo la very very nice!

Lori:

Absolutely lovely!

This is really really nice! And it looks very warm too!
What's your plan for next project? ;)

Ann:

Wowzers! It looks fantastic! and a great choice on the buttons. Brava!

Wow -- it looks great and seems to fit perfectly! Congrats. I've finally re-started my demi, and am hoping the post the first (very modest) progress shot later today.

what a great FO, so gorgeous

Absolutely beautiful. I know you're going to enjoy wearing it!

You did a great job. I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing it for years.

beautiful! i'm ordering the peace fleece sample card right now ;)

Absolutely beautiful! I'm glad you toook the time for the trickery of lining up the center diamond and the collar.

oh lordy, diana.. it is truly wonderful! such a great sweater.. can you elaborate on the lengthening of the body? if i knit this i need to do that too. love it!

demi looks so awesome! those buttons were a really nice choice. i really need to get that vintage rowan book.

Jade:

Absolutely gorgeous! I think this will be one of my Winter knits this year.

Well, that's one gorgeous sweater! Well done, Diana! Perfect choice for buttons, too. :-)

Anne:

Beautiful work - I love the buttons you went with! Demi is definitely making it onto my to-knit list (which is growing inexorably these days ...)

wow, that is just beautiful. i love the diamond motif in the center and on the back, and yes, the buttons really do make the difference! shiny!

I too just love how everything in this sweater same together, the color, the yarn, the pattern. All together with you great knitting job!

I truly love this!

nikki the blogless:

I really like it! So much in fact that I went out and bought Vintage Knits and 6sk of Beaverslide wool. Yum.

kris:

that is so beautiful i feel my eyes welling up! absolutely incredible.

Awesome! It looks great on you and the little details do make the difference. I'd totally spend $20 on buttons too. Great job, you should be proud!

Wow, that is one gorgeous sweater! So worth the perseverance. The buttons you picked are great, they are different but go so well with the yarn and the look.

Yes! thats a piece of art

It's absolutely stunning!

So fabulous! This sweater was clearly a lot of work and you did a phenomenal job on it. I hope you are spectacularly proud of yourself.

And I really like those buttons!

jess:

wowee! isn't she a beauty? a really complicated knit, but 100% wearable.

it is just beautiful diana! a true work of art. actually i would love to make that sweater myself...but it doen't really get that cold over here to warrant it.

Beeee-utiful, and it's a Rowan pattern. I bow down before you.

SQ:

i cant believe how much better your pattern shows up than mine! it looks super.

keep up the good work posting!

erin:

It is gorgeous! You used a beautiful yarn for it.

Demi is fabulous! Really lovely. She fits you like a glove. And of course you had to have those buttons, they were worth the splurge for how perfectly they suit the sweater.

oh my goodness...beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Maybe I'll have to try this one!

Oh, man. The color, the yarn, the pattern, the knitting, everything is there...I've never seen a knit that fit so well. Gorgeous.

Awesome! I love the cables and the color of the yarn. If it weren't for the fact that I knit left-handed and would have to reverse all the charts, I would SO make that.

What a gorgeous sweater. It looks great on you too. You're a wonderful knitter!

It's really and truly gorgeous. And I absolutely love the buttons. Perfect touch.

Dani:

Oh my gosh-- That looks absolutely incredible on you! I really can't believe it :) You did a wondeful job and are inspiring me to try something like this!

Gina:

That turned out so truly beautiful! You do such lovely work.

I've been wanting to pick up this book and I want it even more now. I just have so many books already--I may have to persuade someone to trade with me.

Demi turned out *beautifully*! Great job. I feel cosier just looking at these pictures.

Wow, the Demi looks amazing on you! Love the buttons.

I have all of the patience in the world for color work, but very little for cables. Your sweater is amazingly beautiful. Go shout from the rooftops that you made it!

LIKE, TOTALLY RAD! looks great.

Beautiful. You will wear the hell out of that thing.

wow. The demi looks looks really really great. it looks like a really useful jumper to have too.

good job.

That is so stunning, truly destined to become an heirloom. Fabulous work and fabulus buttons. Give yourself a pat on the diamond-motifed back for this one!

jody:

oh it's beautiful. i'm so impressed with how well the dark color shows off the texture. it's a masterpiece!

Elli:

Gorgeous! The buttons are perfect.

It came out really beautifully, nice fit, too!

really beautifull!

G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.!!!!!!!!!!

Inspiring!

Really, really nice!

It really turned out beautifully. Nice work.

At the risk of reapeating what all the others have said, that is one INCREDIBLE sweater!!! You have created a true work of art !
Congratulations - I too, am in awe.

Amy:

I am de-lurking to say WOW!!!!!!! That's beautiful, and inspiration even!

It's BEAUTIFUL! Great choice of buttons, as well. Congrats on a wonderful finished product :)

gorgeous! it looks totally professionally made.

wow your Demi looks just great. So smart on you and a great choice of colour.

Siri:

Ay ay ay! It's one of those sweaters that I, personally, wouldn't have hardly given a second glance to in the patternbook, that is until I see somebody who's made it. Yours turned out incredibly beautiful!

I've just been thinking over the last couple of weeks that I want to do Demi so I'm glad I saw your post tonight. I love it!!!

Cara:

BEAUTIFUL! The fit is stunning! Thank you for sharing it.

Wow! Fantastic work. Your sweater looks great on you. It is great to watch your progress and see excellent results.

Another gorgeous sweater. After seeing your version, I think I really want a Demi for myself too. Great job!

Your Demi is very nice and fits you so well!

How beautiful is that!!? It's amazing - I love the deatail of the side seam how the front and back come together! Your pictures give a even better impression of it than the pattern book. I have yarn for it and am going to knit it sometime sooner or later - I believe sooner now after seeing your pictures!!

This is a fabulous sweater! WOW!

That came out so Awesome! I have been eyeing that sweater for such a long time, I have to get the yarn to start it. as soon as I finish all the UFO'S first. hehehehe! great job.

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