December 27, 2006
Central Park Hoodie
Off the needles just in time to make it...
My Last Sweater for 2006
KnitScene Fall 2006
Central Park Hoodie
Yarn:Tahki Donegal Tweed
Back View...
I devoted myself to carefully pinning and seaming this weekend..
.I'm not much of a finisher I'd dare say...
I generally detest seaming, but armed with my Big Book of Knitting (K.Buss)
I managed to do just fine.
Usually, I have no Zen with the finishing...
This time I felt pretty *damned* peaceful and after it was done...
I kept exclaiming..."look at that seam...what a seam..."
See?
Not too Shabby.
It took me about an eon to work my way through...
On the journey I've learned a few things...I'd like to share.
*Takhi Donegal Tweed blurs together when you've knitted on it for 13 hours in a row
*It's about the most durable yarn I've ever worked with.
*Except in the spots where it's not plied and then it's like knitting with a cloud.
*Spit Splicing is handy...and this sweater is held together with some of that too.
*It softened up (a bit) after blocking.
*Don't have more than one or two glasses of wine when you are working cables or increases
*Smaller Buttonholes are better than bigger buttonholes.
*People in the buffet line don't care if you are wearing your handknitted sweater.
*They are secretly hoping the crazy lady in the green sweater will move away from the soft serve.
*Little girls won't snuggle you when you are wearing a "scratchy" sweater.
*Green is my favorite color, apparently as I have knitted 3 sweaters in green yarns.
*Knitalongs aren't a great motivator for me - I procrastinate more
*I'm an indecisive Button Selector - I'm still not sure about these.
*I love this sweater
So I'd say I'm pretty happy how 2006 ended.
My knitters resolution for 2007?
Easy.
Knit more.
Happy New Year!
Nicely done!! It looks perfect!
I'm also in a green phase right now.
Aren't you glad you splurged a little? Now you have a fantastic sweater to wear, even if the little one won't hug you. :D
Happy 2007!
Posted by: isel at January 2, 2007 10:44 AMThe hoodie is amazing!!! Woo hoo!! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Erin at January 2, 2007 10:44 AMgreat sweater! I love the color. :) I also like the buttons!
Posted by: jess at January 2, 2007 10:57 AMH, you should be SO proud. That is an amazing sweater, and I know how much you put into it. You worked so hard on the knitting (and the reknitting), took the time to block it and seam it perfectly. The results are fantastic. It looks wonderful on you! I expect to see it very soon, missy ;) Love it - and your little lessons definitely gave me a smirk!
xo,
L
As always, a superb display of craftswomanship....love the color. It suits you well, vibrant and fun. I am always impressed with your dedication as I have no patience in even buying a sweater, let alone knitting one! Love to Jenna, Charles and you. Happy 2007!!!!
Posted by: Cathee at January 2, 2007 11:01 AMCPH looks so freaking fantastic. Wow. Awesome colour and fit....
Happy New Year!
Posted by: lisa at January 2, 2007 11:07 AMOoooo I luuuuuurve that green!! That's really a great job done - it's beautiful!! And you in it, too!! :-)
Posted by: karen at January 2, 2007 11:15 AMlove it! I totally covet. (I'm having my own hoodie issues right now, so I'm even more jealous at your seaming prowess).
Happy new year! When do we get disney pics?? :)
Posted by: Ann at January 2, 2007 11:21 AMI looooved it when it was just a skein of yarn and now I think I am head over heels in love! It looks fantastic on you, I can't wait to finished my cardi and get started on this one. Love love love it!
Awww pixie's hamster looks sooo cute in there! hehe
love the central park hoodie! it looks comfy and warm and you did a great job with the seaming!
Posted by: gleek at January 2, 2007 11:36 AMWow, that is a perfect union of a beautiful yarn, a great sweater pattern, and a pretty dark-haired lady! You should be very proud of all your work, it really looks so professional. Too bad it's a pixie deterrent.
That hamster picture could go on cute overload.
Posted by: Jenna at January 2, 2007 11:47 AMIt's perfect!
Posted by: Mintyfresh at January 2, 2007 11:57 AMOhhh wow!!! It's gorgeous! I love the colour and it looks fabulous on you!! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Claudia at January 2, 2007 12:03 PMYour CPH looks so great on you! And the buttons look perfect! I've been working on my hoodie for ages now and your pics are motivation for me to get my blue version done.
Posted by: ms.dok at January 2, 2007 12:27 PMLove how the hoodie turned out. Seaming and finishing are on my list of things to master this year so I can totally relate. And Pumpkin is picture postcard perfect! What a cutie :) Happy new year, dearest H!
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya at January 2, 2007 12:38 PMIt looks great! I am just finishing up the back of the CPH in olive green. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Kathy at January 2, 2007 12:51 PMHappy new year, H! I LOVE that sweater! and I LOVE the yarn, too! I like the colorful flecks. what a nice job!
Posted by: Moni at January 2, 2007 01:16 PMThe CPH looks great. You never take a bad picture. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Posted by: Vickie at January 2, 2007 01:43 PMLurker coming out to say that sweater looks lovely on you! Great finishing job. (love the hamster in the stocking too). Happy New Year!
Posted by: Gaile at January 2, 2007 02:04 PMWow!! That color looks amazing on you, and the sweater looks perfect. Those are fabulous seams! You are too cute in that picture!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Carrie at January 2, 2007 02:07 PMLOVE IT! I can't wait to be done with mine. I hope I look half as good as you do in yours.
Posted by: Kate at January 2, 2007 02:35 PMFantastic Sweater, Skis! It looks great, and it's okay that green is your favorite color; it looks good on you! (The pigtails are cute too!)
Hugs!
I LOVE IT! It looks so great with the Tweed! I hope mine turns out as great!!
Posted by: Amanda at January 2, 2007 06:39 PMThat is a FABULOUS hoodie! I laughed out loud and your knitalong observation. I thought I was the only one who did that.
Awwwwww love the little friend in the pink stocking.
Happy New Year and many more fabulous knits!
Posted by: Janet at January 2, 2007 10:04 PMHow was Disney???? You look amazing in that sweater! And that last photo is precious! Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: sUsAn at January 2, 2007 10:16 PMAw! That is a beuatiful sweater. Job well done. The color is awesome on you!. I love love love the pink stocking pic. Soooo cute! Precious!
I like the pig tails,too!
I love it so bad. You did a great job on the finishing. Now I really really want to make one, too. :)
Posted by: Karma at January 3, 2007 01:08 AMCentral Park hoody looks New York hip! The color is perfect, the fit looks perfect, and the workmanship is perfect. I guess that adds up the a "10" sweater--top of the list. Way to go out of 2006.
Posted by: Brenda at January 3, 2007 02:06 AMCutie Patootie Hamster! And Happy New Year to you and the lil Pixie!
Posted by: Rossana at January 3, 2007 07:35 AMThat looks fantastic!!!!! Love love love it.
Posted by: melanie at January 3, 2007 08:41 AMLove your sweater, it looks great!
Posted by: Katie at January 3, 2007 08:53 AMHappy new year in your fabby new sweater!
Posted by: Sarah at January 3, 2007 11:12 AMI'm a green lover, too. Many, many shades of green and many varieties of green yarn! Love how your CPH came out, congratulations to you!
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at January 3, 2007 04:59 PMFantastic sweater - and the hammy is adorable
Posted by: Nancy at January 3, 2007 07:00 PMLOVE IT!!
It looks wonderful on you!
Now I want one! And I don't think any sweater with the name "Central Park" in it would be truly complete without some spit. Beautifully done! And wow, what seams!!
Posted by: jenifleur at January 4, 2007 01:26 PManother gorgeous project doen!!! I have been waiting for you to post how your trip was??!!!
Posted by: sherry at January 5, 2007 06:32 AMBeautiful! I love it! It fits perfectly too, how awesome is that?
I almost bought the same lanterns floor lamp thinggie in the background! Then a few weeks back I also almost bought another similar one from ikea, but with one huge lantern and a longer droopier stem. Lookie here: http://tinyurl.com/yy6934
Wow ... I am more than impressed. YOU ARE GOOD!! It looks awesome!! What a happy moment for me tonight when it dawned on me that I hadn't checked your blog in a long time. I was so excited to see that you have new posts. They are always so interesting to read! I'd have to say that yours is THE most interesting one I read. Keep it up!!
Christine
Posted by: Christine at January 6, 2007 12:53 AMNice job on the hoodie! I'm really liking the green myself - maybe I'll got get some green yarn too! Oh, and 9000 yards??? You are my hero.
Posted by: Rhonda at January 6, 2007 07:53 AMI can only hope that my Central Park Hoodie (in Tahki Donegal Red) turns out as lovely as yours! Would you say the yarn is farely durable? I'm hoping mine will last for a while.
Great job!
Posted by: Kirby at January 8, 2007 03:22 PMYour CPH looks fantastic on you, and the green is just gorgeous. I think green must be a good color for you, and arent you so glad that you finished it. The length looks just right too, mine turned out a little on the short side, but then again if I lose some weight it will fit better. Cant wait to see what you make next.
Posted by: Sue at January 9, 2007 04:22 AM