First, the contest -- the winner is June! Something fibery will be winging its way west shortly!
It took a while to finish, but it's done and I love it!
Central Park Hoodie, size 5 and 7, Patons Classic Merino in Olive, size 40. It's the first sweater that I've knit for myself in about 20 years and I'm really happy with it. The only downside -- it's pilling like crazy. Oh well -- it's cozy and great weekend sweater. The only mod that I did was to knit a slightly wider button band and do four buttons (the top one is buttoned).
It looks like a sweater you'll wear and wear. Nice work!
Posted by: margene | November 03, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Hey, great sweater!
Posted by: Lynn | November 03, 2008 at 06:23 PM
It is terrific! Too bad about the Patons. I does do that.
I'm thinking of doing a wider button band on the Rhinebeck. Yours really looks great.
Posted by: Judy | November 03, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Love the sweater, and I think the wider band was a great choice. As for the pilling, and lot of my sweaters are doing that and one of these http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8052 is great for that! :)
Posted by: Heather | November 03, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Yay! Don't wait another 20 years, please!
Posted by: Teresa C | November 03, 2008 at 09:03 PM
I LOVE this sweater! I was so blown away that you knit this....it came out great!
Happy blogging...grin :)
Posted by: Kim | November 03, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Are you sure that isn't store bought?
Posted by: Carole | November 03, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I love it! It turned out well mods and all. Now to see it person ;-)
Posted by: Manise | November 03, 2008 at 11:10 PM
It looks amazing! Congratulations!
Posted by: sprite | November 04, 2008 at 12:23 AM
It came out fabulous! Keep that sweater shaver handy and enjoy it!
Posted by: Karen | November 04, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Beautiful fit, and yes, sweater shavers save the day.
Posted by: Laurie | November 04, 2008 at 08:04 AM
lovely!
Posted by: vanessa | November 04, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Beautiful! You did a great job. That sweater is on my to do list.
Posted by: Lisa | November 04, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Beautiful, Kathy!
Posted by: Jean | November 04, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Excellent craftmanship! It looks so good on you!
Posted by: Cheryl | November 04, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Really cute! I've definitely considered this one for myself.
Posted by: Danielle | November 04, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Congratulations on your CPH! You're on fire. Good luck with the daily blogging, too. I could never do it, but some people are really good.
Posted by: jessie | November 04, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Your sweater looks great! The color's perfect on you!
Posted by: Diane | November 04, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Fantastic job! I love the color!
Posted by: tiennie | November 05, 2008 at 11:04 PM
It's beautiful - and you look beautiful wearing it! :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | November 08, 2008 at 11:09 AM