That’s right – it’s DONE! I finished the knitting yesterday morning, wove in the last of the ends last night, and it’s soaking now. I’m hoping it dries quickly so that I can get some good modeled shots of it tomorrow. In the meantime:
And now, I think I’m crazy enough that I’m going to attempt a second sweater. I picked up Malabrigo Book One at Stitches, and the pattern on the cover (Carmelo) is positively gorgeous. I’m going to use the Malabrigo Worsted in “Tortuga” that I originally planned for Kris to make Carmelo for me. As much as I’d love to use it for Kris, there’s just not enough there to get a sweater for him out of it. And since he won’t wear a vest, well, no Malabrigo for him right now. Maybe if enough of the stash gets used and or destashed, I’ll let him pick out a color for himself. Plus, I found that fantastic shawl pin at Stitches, and it’s just BEGGING to be used for this. The color is perfect for the Tortuga Malabrigo.
Congrats on finishing the sweater! It looks great 🙂 I’m sure it’ll look even better when modeled
Oooh, I love that Carmelo. Go! You can do it!
Awesome!! Can’t wait to see the modeled shots! All…those..ends..hugs for you! I’d have been drinking some of that wine behind the pile of ends LOL!
Looks great!
Just amazing. What a perfect fall sweater.
w00t! And yeah, Carmelo is an excellent choice.
Dang! Veeeery impressive. He’s a lucky man.
The sweater looks fabulous (of course) and that Carmelo will look great on you. As always, I bow before your knitting prowess. 🙂
Congrats! I knew you’d do it! Very impressive. (seriously, all those ends? I’ll admit, they worried me. 😉
Schweet!
Can’t wait to see Mr. Man modeling it for his adoring fans 😀
Yup, I remember the ‘carry up’ method you used. I guess you’d have to see it from my POV, more than two ends to weave in and a sweater of mine will linger on as a UFO indefinitely.
yay! great work!
Woah with nearly 2 weeks left in November–impressive!!
I think you could get Carmelo done. Since it’s kinda shruggy/sweatery it shouldn’t take too long right?
First of all, that finished sweater is really awesome. I keep saying I’m going to knit something with Blue Sky, but I haven’t yet. Secondly, I think Tortuga is my very favorite Malabrigo colorway. I”m looking forward to seeing what you make with it! 🙂
Congrats on finishing the sweater already. I’m very impressed and can’t wait for the modeled photos.
Great job on finishing the sweater!! That was quick! Can’t wait to see the modeled photos!