I finished Sylvar yesterday - this is one of my favorite knits in a while!
Here's all the details -
Pattern: Sylvar by Jordana Paige
Size: XS (32)
Yarn: Miss Babs Yowza! superwash worsted in Roasted Pumpkin (only used about 1 and 1/3 skeins - each is 500 yards)
Mods: I made the XS for the body but I continued the increases just on the sleeves to make them = to the S measurement after seeing that the XS sleeves were only 9.5" on the schematic. In these pictures, I have washed/blocked the body but not the sleeves, so they will grow a bit in length and width after washing the whole project. I also bound off the bottom garter stitch with needles 2 sizes up to make sure it wouldn't bind on the hips, as there are no hip increases in the pattern - you do waist decreases and then go into the garter stitch band, which I knew would be stretchy (!!) but wanted to make sure it was stretchy enough.
Verdict? I love it! I also really enjoyed the process side of knitting this pattern and was amazed that only one other person (Sylphette, one of my Sexy Knitters Club compadres whose finished project list looks a lot like my queue) had knit it! It's top-down, worsted weight and also pretty easy to knit! I love Jordana Paige's patterns - they work well for me and I plan to make MORE!
Yay! You look totally smokin' -- and that color is sooo good for you. The length is just perfect, too.
Posted by: sylphette | November 01, 2009 at 02:30 PM
This really suits you - the color and style look great on you!
Posted by: Vickie | November 01, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Great job, love the color and design! Job well done!
Posted by: Kristine | November 01, 2009 at 03:35 PM
That color rocks with your hair! Love love love it! I'm sure this pattern will get a lot more play now that everyone sees how awesome it looks on you!
Posted by: Jenny | November 01, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Oh that is beautiful Robin! Great color choice too!
Posted by: Robyn | November 01, 2009 at 05:42 PM
This is gorgeous! It looks amazing on you and I love the color. Perfect for fall!
Posted by: Rachel | November 01, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Fits you so well!! Beautiful!
Posted by: Zonda | November 01, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Fabulous sweater and love the color.
Posted by: sheila | November 01, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Totally gorgeous! I love the color. I went to the Miss Babs site and her picture of the Roasted Pumpkin colorway looks way different than yours! Were you surprised by the color? It's really nice!
Posted by: Shannon | November 01, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Another AMAZING knit!!!
Posted by: Kerry | November 01, 2009 at 09:51 PM
Wow, it is beautiful on you, very flattering. It is a great pattern too!
Posted by: Kristen | November 01, 2009 at 10:57 PM
That looks fabulous on you -- woohoo!
Posted by: Katinka | November 02, 2009 at 07:47 AM
The fit came out fabulous! Really nice fall color also.
Posted by: bettyc | November 02, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Very nice job and it fits you very well!
Posted by: Monique | November 02, 2009 at 10:08 AM
It looks fantastic!! That is such a "fall" color and looks great on you.
Posted by: Amanda | November 02, 2009 at 10:51 AM
This should be a favorite. You are smokin' in this one. Great job on the pattern and color choice. I'm sure after seeing your FO on Ravelry - this will get put on top of a few queues.
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | November 02, 2009 at 02:31 PM
What a pretty sweater! It fits you perfectly, and the colors are lovely on you.
Posted by: Leah | November 02, 2009 at 07:10 PM
BEAUTIFUL ROBIN!
Posted by: adrienne | November 02, 2009 at 08:49 PM
What a great fit! I'm so happy for you that this project turned out so well -- you were due after the last few frustrating projects. It looks fabulous on you.
Posted by: Debby | November 02, 2009 at 09:23 PM
That looks like a fabulous pattern! I like yours better than the model!
Posted by: Annie | November 02, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Wow! That looks fantastic on you! I love the color too. So pretty!
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | November 02, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Love it! The color is great too. I need to get some Miss Babs. I felt up her stuff at the yarn festival in Crystal Lake a few years ago and thought it was pretty and soft. I'm kicking myself now that I didn't buy it then...thank goodness it's available online!
Posted by: Sarah | November 03, 2009 at 11:11 AM
That top is so hot, you know you look sexy cool in it. I love the color. Fabulous job as always.
Posted by: Andrea | November 03, 2009 at 03:37 PM
That came out really great! I got some of the Yowza for another project but now I'm contemplating this top!!
Posted by: Michelle | November 03, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Hey Robin,
Very NICE - I like it! On another craft issue. Have you ever heard of the YuDu printer? I am thinking of buying one but want to get all the info I can first. Do you know anything about it from trying it?
Hope you are doing good.
Hugs, Helena
Posted by: Helena | November 03, 2009 at 11:26 PM
I love love LOVE that colour! And when I saw it was Jordana Paige, t hat explained why I loved the pattern too.... That looks really good on you.
Posted by: Carol | November 04, 2009 at 08:46 AM
That looks terrific. Nice pattern and fabulous color.
Posted by: marjorie | November 04, 2009 at 03:35 PM
That looks GREAT on you!!!
Posted by: Sourire11 | November 05, 2009 at 08:03 AM
Sylvar looks fantastic! I love it - great color too.
Posted by: Lara | November 09, 2009 at 10:44 AM
This is beautiful! Love the color and the whole outfit!
Posted by: tiennie | November 10, 2009 at 12:52 AM
That is a lovely sweater and you're lookin' mighty fine in it woman!
Posted by: Kat | December 04, 2009 at 10:12 PM