I had taken a few days off work over the long holiday weekend and also took off from blogging as well - it turned out to be beneficial for both! I got a lot of knitting and sewing done, which I think this time I am going to just show (a day at a time) instead of blathering on about it in bullet points. No one wants to read that. Let's get to the pictures, shall we?
I finished two sweaters this weekend, and I'm going to show the first one today.
Rose Gable - this is the Green Gable pattern from Zephyr Style, modified to have just-slightly-longer-than-elbow length sleeves. I made the XS (32) but picked up a few extra stitches under each arm to give myself more room. I love Cascade Pima Tencel - it is great for summery tops. Today it's in the low/mid 60s, so it's perfect weather for this.
front
side (too lazy to crop out the white space - if I get too perfectionistic about the pictures they never get posted)
close-up of the front (with the top of my head cut off - again, I had five minutes to take and upload these pics before leaving for work)
I'm happy with it!! Coming up...Lion Neck Cardigan!
You did a beautiful job on the Green Gable. I like what you did with the sleeves. Not only can you wear it now, but it will also transition well into the fall. By the way, I nominated you for the blogger buddy award.
Posted by: Andrea | May 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Looks great!!!!
Posted by: adrienne | May 26, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Great colour on you!
Posted by: Roslyn Hazen | May 26, 2009 at 11:30 AM
So cute!! Definitely on my list of things to cast on in the next few weeks. So pretty and summery!
Posted by: Shelby | May 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I love the neckline! That color looks good on you.
Posted by: Arizona | May 26, 2009 at 12:10 PM
I love this version you made of the "Rose" Gable! The color is sparkling.
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | May 26, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Love it! Esp. the color. :-)
I'm glad your unplugged weekend was great!
Posted by: Amanda | May 26, 2009 at 12:34 PM
That is such a great color on you!
Posted by: Kerry | May 26, 2009 at 12:50 PM
That really is a great color for you! I love it; especially those sleeves! Nice touch.
Posted by: Jenny | May 26, 2009 at 01:11 PM
The sleeves make your sweater so much more versatile, and the color looks fabulous!
Glad you were able to enjoy an unplugged weekend and feel refreshed.
Posted by: Debby | May 26, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Very nice! I knit this a year ago or so, and it's too big in the neck. I may just knit another :-)
Posted by: Patty | May 26, 2009 at 03:33 PM
That is beautiful--and it is a wonderful color.
Posted by: marjorie | May 26, 2009 at 04:03 PM
It looks fantastic, and the colour is gorgeous.
Posted by: meg | May 26, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Love it! That color is good on you!
Posted by: Zonda | May 26, 2009 at 09:44 PM
It looks great! That color is so pretty on you!
Posted by: tiennie | May 26, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Beautiful! I love your mods too. This one has been in my queue for a long time (it may have been the first pattern I ever purchased!) and seeing yours makes me want to move it up :) BTW: I noticed you queued the Vixen Camisole - I just bought yarn for that a few days ago! Can't wait to see what you use.
Glad you had a good electronics-free break. Those are always nice!
Posted by: knittymuggins | May 27, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Very Nice, love that color on you!!!
Posted by: Michelle | May 27, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Beautiful! I love your version/color. Okay, so this is the 2nd time I've seen this top from the blogs I read. I'll have to add this to my list. :)
Posted by: 2BKnitting | May 28, 2009 at 04:26 AM
Rose gable is lovely. And the colour matches the name. That amuses me.
Posted by: Carol | May 29, 2009 at 04:03 PM
I love this! It reminds me of the tight-fitting 1950's sweaters. It really shows off a great bustline and nice figure well. You're rockin' it, girl :) !
Posted by: Kat | May 30, 2009 at 07:11 AM