Well here it is, my new warm and woolly sweater. Just in time for spring. I've always suffered from impeccable timing. But regardless of the beautiful weather out my window, I'm pretty excited about my new knit.Here are those all-important stats...
Pattern: OwlsSource: Kate Davis
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Bulky
Made for: Moi
Needle Size: US 10 and 10 1/2
Date Started: February 7, 2009
Date Completed: March 22, 2009
Mods: Due to my gauge, I ended up knitting the largest size in order to fit a 38" bust. Oh, and I added quite of bit of length to the torso and the arms.
This is the best kind of pattern. Easy to knit and darling to boot. It goes to show you, a cute sweater doesn't need a lot of bells and whistles, just lots and lots of buttons. And after visiting two separate JoAnn's, I was able to get those pesky buttons. Who knew finding 42 matching was such a herculean task?
But in the end, all that effort was worth it. Don't you think so?
There's just one thing. I worry that with this sweater, people will keep saying to me, "Nice hooters." (Sorry, Mom and Dad, I couldn't help myself.)
36 comments:
OMG, that's hilarious! I didn't even think of that expression, but you're right.
The sweater looks beautiful on you.
Hoot hoot! You look so cute cute!! (sorry, I couldn't resist) :)
The sweater is almost as darling as you are! Nice job and perfect buttons.
Your sweater is darling and you totally cracked me up at the end! What a hoot!! I'm impressed with the tremendous effort of sewing all of those buttons.
It is a hoot and cute, too. Good fit, very charming, with a great sense of humor, what more could you want in a sweater!?
i'm v. v. impressed, kara-lara. it's just beautiful!
Love this sweater. It's adorable!
So so cute!! I love it.
So perfect! I think my Owls is one of my most favorite sweaters ever. Only, people mostly don't notice that they're owls because mine's so dark. That's ok, though. It's like a little secret just for me.
I love it!! the waist shaping is spectacular, too.
- Julie
MAJOR hoot hoot.
it looks great & so do you!!
Sooo adorable!!
You are so super cute in that last picture - LOVE IT.
And those owls - adorable! Good thing it snowed tonight - now you can wear it tomorrow :)
Congratulations! No doubt this sweater is your masterpiece! Nice job! I love it!!!!!!!
What a Hoot! It is truly adorable Kara--well done!
Darling Sweater! It looks perfect on you and what a fun knit. Great work.
Cute, and a great fit!
Must be your fault it's snowing ;-)
Oh I LOVE the owls! So cute on you--you look FAB too.
So darn cute! I love working the little owl cable patterns -- it seems like magic. Let us know how the Swish bulky holds up!
adorable! I really like how the buttons accentuate the shaping of the yoke.
Nice Hooters!
That is the cutest thing I have ever seen!!! Seriously. It fits you so perfectly. May just be my favorite thing you ever knitted. And yes, you are definitely going to get some hooty comments. : )
Love it! It's so cute. And those are great hooters. ;)
Huzzah for the owls! And you can still wear it this week!
nice hooters, indeed!
you are a ROCK STAR!
You're a Hoot! What a darling sweater. I love all your cute poser pictures too.
I'm sad to hear your grandfather past away. I'm sure this is a hard time for you and your family. I'm glad you'll be able to be there with them.
so freaking cute!! That is the most adorable sweater ever. I'm absolutely green with envy!
I LOVE your sweater! The owls are so great. Good job with the buttons and all. You look fabulous as always. So sorry to hear about your grandfather passing away. I hope you enjoy the time with your family even if it is under sad circumstances.
That is so cute! It came out really nice!
You look darling. It fits you perfectly. I can't imagine having the patience to sew on all those tiny buttons.
i love it! you look totally cute! and if spring really is in your neck of the woods, at least you can fold it up and smile come fall when you wear it! love the sewing machine too! :) stimulating the economy is so much fun, isn't it?
I LOVE this sweater. LOVE it Kara!-Marly
This is SO cute! And you look so cute in it! Love.
completely impressed! wish I could see your Dad's face when he reads this blog however!? hee! hee! hee!
hoot hoot! Its very cute. *L* has anyone said that too you yet?
PS I wasn't sure about the shaping on the back, I was thinking about moving it over to the sides when I knit this. But after seeing yours I think its ok right where it is. Looks great!
Uh, oh... now you've done it... I can't get it out of my head...
Nice hooters ;)
(Very cute! - and it fits you beautifully)
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